How to Commit the Perfect Murder in Ten Easy Steps
A funny, murderous and twisted psychological thriller
Ashleigh Carmichael has it all: money, fame, expensive cars, a multi-million-pound London house and the adoration of millions of social media followers.
Curtis Redding does not have it all: homeless, penniless, down on his luck and he doesn't even own a phone. Plus, he's wanted to kill Bryan Matthews since he was a child.
Ashleigh (through no fault of her own) winds up getting dragged into the power-play between Curtis and Bryan, who clearly have ongoing issues with each other. Bryan has inadvertently kidnapped her, and is holding her Fendi handbag for ransom. Therefore, where her bag goes ... she goes, so she joins him on a road trip around the country.
Curtis, meanwhile, is tracking them every step of the way.
Can she help the men overcome their differences? Or will she end up fighting for her life too?
Plus ... will she ever get her handbag back? (There's personal stuff in there!)
Perfect for those readers who enjoy their thrillers dark with a hint of humour. You'll love this dramatic yet hilarious novel about female determination, money, power, and the lengths one will go to seek revenge.
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Eva E.
How to Commit the Perfect Murder in Ten Easy Steps by Jessica Huntley was fun and wild but confusing with a great twist! For a while, I wondered where the story was going, I got confused about who was who and whose point of view was presented in what timeline but it was entertaining! Sarcastic and fun! Perfect calculations, perfect manipulations. Cute! And then - booom, the crazy ending! Delicious!
I picked this book mostly based on the title so didn't have expectations. But it was good!
Ashleigh Carmichael - rich, famous with all you could dream about. Car crash, memory loss, and crazy journey start! Curtis and Bryan are there all the way through but who to trust?
Carina P.
In How to Commit the Perfect Mùrdër in Ten Easy Steps, Jessica Huntley takes readers on a darkly funny and twisted journey. This book offers a step-by-step guide to the art of mǔrdêr, blending suspense with a hint of wit. Make sure to have a
pen and paper to take notes, kidding of course!
**Plot Summary**:
Ashleigh Carmichael seemingly has it all: wealth, fame, a Fendi bag and an army of social media followers. When Ashleigh unwittingly becomes entangled in the power struggle between two guys named Curtis Redding and Bryan Matthew’s, her life takes an unexpected turn.
**Why You'll Love It**:
- Darkly addictive: Huntley weaves a gripping tale that keeps readers turning pages.
- Unconventional humor: The blend of můrdęr and wit adds a unique twist to the thriller genre.
- Female determination: Ashleigh's resilience and resourcefulness make her a compelling character.
- Revenge and power dynamics: The lengths characters will go to seek vengeancë are explored in a captivating way.
As the story unfolds, Huntley masterfully alternates perspectives, and timelines keeping readers immersed in the unpredictable plot. I also enjoyed the journal entries, as part of the story. The ten easy steps to the perfect mũrděr add intrigue, and the characters' relatable flaws make this thriller both dramatic and at times funny.
Huntley's complex characters and darkly satisfying storyline will keep you turning the pages until the very end.
You’re in for a wild ride with this one! Make sure to grab a copy!
Brittany F.
I love Jessica Huntley and her style. This is a fantastic story and I absolutely recommend it.
Carly B.
Forget tipsheets. This is a thriller disguised as a how‑to guide. The plot is twisty, the tone is funny, and it keeps you guessing. Ashleigh is dragged into chaos and Curtis’s revenge plot reels you in. It’s dramatic and dark humor rolled into one wild ride. How to Commit the Perfect Murder in Ten Easy Steps is a thrilling dark comedy that takes you on a chaos‑filled ride you’ll never forget. Keep reading for the full review.
Synopsis:
Ashleigh Carmichael seems to have it all—wealth, fame, a flashy London life and a massive social media following. Curtis has none of that. He’s homeless and desperate and has wanted to kill Bryan Matthews since childhood. Ashleigh unwittingly gets pulled into the twisted power game between Curtis and Bryan after the latter essentially kidnaps her by holding her designer handbag for ransom. She ends up on a road trip with him while Curtis tracks their every move. Along the way she’s caught between danger, revenge and her handbag mission. The result is a darkly funny thriller about power, money, female grit and chaos.
Spillin’ the Book Tea:
This is not a how to book for the record. It’s funny. It’s twisty. It’s incredible. The author builds a story that had me laughing one moment and gasping the next. Ashleigh’s misadventures felt both absurd and oddly relatable, and Curtis’s obsession raises the stakes in unexpected ways. I raced through the pages because I had to know who would come out on top. Thank you to the author and Booksprout for a copy of this audiobook, and the opportunity to provide this candid review!
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