Kristen Perrin

From the gritty streets of 1960s Soho to the lofty galleries of present-day West London, two interlocking mysteries decades apart unfold in this latest instalment in the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Castle Knoll Murder Mystery seriesSome secrets are deadlier than others1968: Frances Adams is loving her new London life, and shes stepped into a world of glamour thanks to her new friend, Vera Huntington--a magnetic socialite as mysterious as she is provocative. Vera dances around London like she owns it, taking Frances with her.Present day: When Annie Adams heads to London to visit her famous artist mother, Laura, the last thing she expects to find is a dead body. Least of all for it to be Lauras new protegee, left in an alley with her heart surgically removed from her chest.Annie is no stranger to murder--after all, shes solved a few already. And something about this case feels familiar. Shes read about one just like it in the journals of her late great aunt Frances, whose friend Vera was killed in the 1960s in the exact same way. As Annie investigates, threats pile up on Lauras doorstep, and it soon becomes clear that shes next. With her mothers life on the line, can Annie find the killer before its too late?

PRE-ORDER HOW TO CHEAT YOUR OWN DEATH, THE LATEST INSTALMENT IN THE CASTLE KNOLL FILES, NOW. OUT APRIL 2026. The much-anticipated sequel to How To Solve Your Own Murder What a great read!J. M. HallKept me guessing until the very endJoanna WallaceThrillingG. T. KarberOriginal, atmosphericIan MooreAnnie thought the murders were over. She was wrong.It is autumn in Castle Knoll and Annie Adams is busy settling into her new home. She doesnt find Gravesdown Hall particularly cosy, especially since she found two dead bodies there over the summer. Whats more, ever since she arrived in the village, Annie has had the creeping sense shes being watched.Lonely, and desperate for some company, Annie starts talking to a stranger she meets in the grounds of the estate. The striking old woman introduces herself as Peony Lane, the fortune-teller who predicted Great Aunt Frances murder all those years ago. And now she has a fortune to tell Annie. Desperate not to fall into the same trap as Frances, Annie flees Peony Lane, refusing to hear any of her grim predictions. But she cant outrun Peony for long, as hours later she finds her, dead on the floor of Gravesdown Hall, a ruby-hilted dagger plunged into her back.But who killed the mysterious fortune teller and why? And can Frances library of evidence help Annie solve the case?

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERA brilliant follow-up that proves Kristen Perrin is here to stay...A thrilling story that ends with a big reveal you wont see coming, even though the clues were in front of you the entire time!G.T. Karber, international bestselling author of MurdleNew York Times bestselling author Kristen Perrin is back and better than ever with her second Castle Knoll Murder Mystery.Welcome to Castle Knoll, the idyllic English village home to a surprising number of murderers.Present day: Annie Adams is just settling into life in Castle Knoll when local fortune teller Peony Lane shares a cryptic message only hours before being found dead inside the locked Gravesdown Estate. Annie has no choice but to delve into the dark secrets of her new countryside home in order to find out just what Peony Lane was trying to warn her about, before her brand new life comes crashing down around her.1967: Teenage Frances Adams, Annies great aunt, finds herself caught between two men. Ford Gravesdown is one of the only remaining members of a family known for its wealth and dubious uses of power. Archie Foyle is a local who cant hold down a job and lives above the village pub. But when Frances teams up with Archie to investigate the car crash that killed most of Fords family, it quickly becomes clear that this was no accidenthints of cover-ups, lies, and betrayals abound. The question is, just how far does the blackness creep through the heart of Castle Knoll? When Frances uncovers secrets kept by both Ford and Archie, she starts to wonder: What exactly has she gotten herself into?As Annie and Frances investigate two new mysteries spanning decades, theyll unlock the next level of secrets held in Castle Knolls dark heart.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Jimmy Fallons Book Club Finalist for 2024 | A Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist | A GMA Buzz Pick | A USA Today Bestseller One of Jimmy Fallons favorite books for Spring 2024, The Top LibraryReads pick for March 2024, A Publishers Marketplace 2024 BuzzBook, One of NPRs Books We LoveFrances Adams always said shed be murdered. She was right.In 1965, Frances Adams is at an English country fair where a fortune-teller makes a bone-chilling prediction: One day, Frances will be murdered. It is a prediction that sparks her lifes worktrying to solve a crime that hasnt happened yet.Nearly sixty years later, Annie Adams is summoned to a meeting at the sprawling country estate of her wealthy and reclusive great-aunt Frances. But by the time Annie arrives in the quaint English village of Castle Knoll, Frances is found murdered, just like she always said she would be. Annie is determined to catch the killer, but thanks to Francess lifelong habit of digging up secrets and lies, it seems every endearing and eccentric villager might just have a motive for her murder.Can Annie safely unravel the dark mystery at the heart of Castle Knoll, or will dredging up the past throw her into the path of a killer? As Annie gets closer to the truth, and closer to danger, she starts to fear she might inherit her aunts fate instead of her fortune.

Une enquête dont seule la victime détient la clé.Dans le petit village anglais de Castle Knoll, une voyante prédit à Frances, seize ans, quelle sera assassinée. Terrifiée par la prophétie, elle va pe

PRE-ORDER HOW TO CHEAT YOUR OWN DEATH, THE LATEST INSTALMENT IN THE CASTLE KNOLL FILES, NOW. OUT APRIL 2026.*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*VERY funnyJennie GodfreySmart, twisty, and originalHeatTerrific J. M. HallSuperbGlamourWildly original Elly GriffithsDelightfully refreshingDaily MailFRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHED BE MURDERED.SHE WAS RIGHT. In 1965, Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that one day shed be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously - until she was dead. For Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. Shed spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder. When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunts last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions.Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances, or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer? *******************************Readers are loving How to Solve Your Own Murder*FINALLY, the book Ive been searching for . . . Without a doubt the best murder mystery book Ive ever read A cracking dual timeline read . . . I was totally engrossed in trying to solve the crime! Loved it! This book is SO much more than just a clever hook. Its a fantastic combination of wonderfully crafted prose, vivid characters and a plot that made me gallop through An amazingly well written mystery with true Christie vibes . . . a rollercoaster I didnt want to get off Just brilliant . . . A proper who done it with a very modern twist *Praise for How to Solve Your Own Murder*A wonderful idea and, pun intended, brilliantly executed Ian MoorePlenty of twists and red herrings . . . entertainingGuardianAddictive . . . a devilishly clever plotSunday PostI so enjoyed this smart, original murder mysteryBeth O LearyA deliciously inventive new take on the classic murder mysteryBobby PalmerRidiculously fun . . . unputdownable . . . One to savour for fans of Only Murders in The BuildingMy WeeklySharply observed . . . vivid characterisation and theatrical plotting Sunday IndependentIntriguing . . . skilful storytelling . . . a compelling readDaily MirrorA New York Times bestseller April, 2025

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VERY funny Jennie Godfrey Smart twisty and original Heat Terrific J M Hall Superb Glamour Wildly original Elly Griffiths Delightfully refreshing Daily Mail FRANCES ALWAYS SAID SHE D BE MURDERED SHE WAS RIGHT In 1965 Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that one day she d be murdered Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise Of course no one took her seriously until she was dead For Frances being the village busybody was a form of insurance She d spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met just in case they might turn out to be her killer In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder When her great niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances worst fear has come true Annie is thrust into her great aunt s last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family Frances will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions Can Annie unravel the mystery and find justice for Frances or will digging up the past lead her into the path of the killer Readers a