Read time – 2 minutes
Book Blurb:
Agatha Christie meets Murder, She Wrote in this witty locked room mystery and literary satire by New York Times bestselling team of Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White.
Three beloved New York Times bestselling novelists, one marvelously entertaining locked-room whodunit! When a famous writer is found dead in the book-lined study of a remote Scottish castle, three very different American novelists become prime suspects! With that, secrets, rivalries, and unexpected friendships unfold in this witty, literary whodunit.
Let’s talk about the book:
I have to admit, this one took a bit to grow on me. The concept is really clever – three bestselling authors writing a story about three best selling authors writing a story together. Inception vibes, anyone?
But, honestly, the beginning was a tough sell. The three main characters spent a lot of time pretending to be best friends, then outright admitting they aren’t, just faking it for their book. The body drops almost as soon as the book starts, and the following couple of chapters are just insufferable with all the blame throwing and bickering. It felt like everyone is busy pointing fingers without much warmth, or dept at first.
That said, hang in there because the middle and second half really pick up the pace. The characters start to show more layers, and you get hints of real friendships developing beneath the surface drama. The mystery itself becomes more engaging as you piece together the clues, and the locked-room setting of the Scottish castle adds more eerie charm. The ending ties up the loose ends pretty well and even sneaks in some unexpected romance and humor. It’s definitely a slow burn, but it ends on a satisfying note.
Would I recommend it?
If you’re craving a cozy locked-room mystery with a playful twist on the author trope, give this one a shot. Once you get past the starting trouble, it turns into an entertaining game of literary Clue, with plenty of castle intrigue, sharp wit, and just enough meta fun to keep you guessing. If you like stories that poke fun at the world of writers, or enjoy a mix of friendship, satire, and quirky suspects, this is your kind of read.
What do you think?
Read it? Or planning to read it? Did the slow start trip you up, or did the twisty mystery win you over? Tell me below!
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