Victoria Dowd's effortlessly entertaining, thoroughly thrilling and wickedly witty new murder mystery, A BOOK OF MURDER, is out now for the special launch price of just 99p | 99c.
The latest mystery from Dowd, winner of the 2021 People's Book Prize for The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder, is essential reading for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz, Faith Martin, or Agatha Christie, or anyone who loves a classic British murder mystery with a slice of humour.
Nineteen guests with secrets to hide.
One exclusive party on a private island.
An invitation to die for?
Trouble always seems to follow the Smart women . . .
Don't miss one of the most acclaimed new mysteries of 2022 . . .
“One of the greatest crime writers of her generation . . . unputdownable!” Bestselling author Awais Khan
“A razor-sharp mystery full of twists, turns and brilliantly cutting humour.” Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless
“So original that she deserves her own genre.” Tim Ewins, author of We Are Animals
OUT NOW
THE PEOPLE’S BOOK PRIZE WINNER VICTORIA DOWD’S LATEST MYSTERY!
If you love Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood, Agatha Christie, Anthony Horowitz, Faith Martin and Sophie Hannah, you’ll love this brilliant whodunnit.
Nineteen guests with secrets to hide.
One exclusive party on a private island.
An invitation to die for?
Ursula Smart and her mother, Pandora, wangle an invite to crime-fiction powerhouse Anthony Lovell’s latest book launch, a weekend-long bash at his private island home.
They’re ready for an evening of wining, dining and hobnobbing.
But trouble always seems to follow the Smart women.
Late that night, Ursula is woken up by blood-curdling screams.
Anthony is dead. Poisoned by the highlight of the evening feast, the fugu fillet. If prepared incorrectly, this rare Japanese delicacy is deadly.
Who killed him?
When the accused is put on trial, the Smart women are called as witnesses. But Ursula’s not convinced the police have the right person.
Is asking questions asking for trouble?
DISCOVER A BRILLIANTLY ENTERTAINING LOCKED-ROOM MURDER MYSTERY WITH A TOUCH OF DARK HUMOUR.
ABOUT VICTORIA DOWD
Victoria Dowd is a criminal barrister-turned-crime writer. She lives with her husband and two children, splitting her time between London and Devon, where she indulges her passion for all things Agatha Christie. Her first book won the People’s Book Prize 2021.
PRAISE FOR A BOOK OF MURDER:
“Dowd does it again with a razor-sharp mystery full of twists, turns and brilliantly cutting humour. If you like your mystery with a side of devilish fun, then this book is for you!” Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless
“Victoria Dowd offers a whodunnit so original that she deserves her own genre. A family drama within a gothic and outrageously funny mystery.” Tim Ewins, author of We Are Animals
“A cracking mystery, with dark humour, and surprising twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed every unexpected reveal and as I would expect from Victoria, an atmospheric backdrop combined with brilliantly drawn characters. I can absolutely see this being perfect Saturday night TV!” D. E. White, bestselling author of Glass Dolls
“Clever, witty and deliciously dark.” Nicola Gill, author of We Are Family
“Twisty and compelling with a touch of dark humour, this is a book everyone should be reading this year. With it, Dowd cements her status as one of the greatest crime writers of her generation. Unputdownable!” Bestselling author Awais Khan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Really recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading murder stories with humour thrown in. A great book in this series.” Vicky J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “More sharp and witty mayhem from the Smart ladies . . . there is never a dull moment with lots of twisty chapters and a funny whodunnit. Loved it!” Booklover Bev
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I seriously loved this so much. It really reminded me of an Agatha Christie book. A huge cast of characters? Check! A killer? Check. And I had so much fun.” Ava H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Smart women are back in this engaging, eccentric and entertaining whodunnit . . . Another unforgettable, often madcap, humorous case. A worthy addition to the series to date.” Ruth G.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely brilliant! Victoria Dowd has done it again, a compulsive and at times outrageous masterpiece which kept me guessing right to the end. I have never come across anything quite like this before . . . I didn't want it to end.” Carol S.
ALSO BY VICTORIA DOWD
SMART WOMAN'S MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE SMART WOMAN'S GUIDE TO MURDER
Book 2: BODY ON THE ISLAND
Book 3: THE SUPPER CLUB MURDERS
Book 4: A BOOK OF MURDER
If you love Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood, Agatha Christie, Anthony Horowitz, Faith Martin and Sophie Hannah, you’ll love this brilliant whodunnit.
Nineteen guests with secrets to hide.
One exclusive party on a private island.
An invitation to die for?
Ursula Smart and her mother, Pandora, wangle an invite to crime-fiction powerhouse Anthony Lovell’s latest book launch, a weekend-long bash at his private island home.
They’re ready for an evening of wining, dining and hobnobbing.
But trouble always seems to follow the Smart women.
Late that night, Ursula is woken up by blood-curdling screams.
Anthony is dead. Poisoned by the highlight of the evening feast, the fugu fillet. If prepared incorrectly, this rare Japanese delicacy is deadly.
Who killed him?
When the accused is put on trial, the Smart women are called as witnesses. But Ursula’s not convinced the police have the right person.
Is asking questions asking for trouble?
DISCOVER A BRILLIANTLY ENTERTAINING LOCKED-ROOM MURDER MYSTERY WITH A TOUCH OF DARK HUMOUR.
ABOUT VICTORIA DOWD
Victoria Dowd is a criminal barrister-turned-crime writer. She lives with her husband and two children, splitting her time between London and Devon, where she indulges her passion for all things Agatha Christie. Her first book won the People’s Book Prize 2021.
PRAISE FOR A BOOK OF MURDER:
“Dowd does it again with a razor-sharp mystery full of twists, turns and brilliantly cutting humour. If you like your mystery with a side of devilish fun, then this book is for you!” Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless
“Victoria Dowd offers a whodunnit so original that she deserves her own genre. A family drama within a gothic and outrageously funny mystery.” Tim Ewins, author of We Are Animals
“A cracking mystery, with dark humour, and surprising twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed every unexpected reveal and as I would expect from Victoria, an atmospheric backdrop combined with brilliantly drawn characters. I can absolutely see this being perfect Saturday night TV!” D. E. White, bestselling author of Glass Dolls
“Clever, witty and deliciously dark.” Nicola Gill, author of We Are Family
“Twisty and compelling with a touch of dark humour, this is a book everyone should be reading this year. With it, Dowd cements her status as one of the greatest crime writers of her generation. Unputdownable!” Bestselling author Awais Khan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Really recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading murder stories with humour thrown in. A great book in this series.” Vicky J.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “More sharp and witty mayhem from the Smart ladies . . . there is never a dull moment with lots of twisty chapters and a funny whodunnit. Loved it!” Booklover Bev
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I seriously loved this so much. It really reminded me of an Agatha Christie book. A huge cast of characters? Check! A killer? Check. And I had so much fun.” Ava H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Smart women are back in this engaging, eccentric and entertaining whodunnit . . . Another unforgettable, often madcap, humorous case. A worthy addition to the series to date.” Ruth G.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely brilliant! Victoria Dowd has done it again, a compulsive and at times outrageous masterpiece which kept me guessing right to the end. I have never come across anything quite like this before . . . I didn't want it to end.” Carol S.
ALSO BY VICTORIA DOWD
SMART WOMAN'S MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: THE SMART WOMAN'S GUIDE TO MURDER
Book 2: BODY ON THE ISLAND
Book 3: THE SUPPER CLUB MURDERS
Book 4: A BOOK OF MURDER
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