How to Cheat Your Own Death

A modern master of the genre, Kristen Perrin breathes new life into cozy crime. You will be hooked from page one of How to Cheat Your Own Death, which weaves the vibrant art world of present-day London with the glamour of 1960s Soho into an intricate and enchanting dual mystery. Each Castle Knoll book is a slice of pure murder mystery joy – Kelly Mullen, author of THIS IS NOT A GAMEAn elegant blend of history, family secrets, and suspense. Perrin masterfully weaves a dual-timeline mystery that’s both clever and emotionally resonant. The story is rich with atmosphere, layered red herrings, and a slow-burn romantic tension between Annie and investigator Rowan Crane that kept me turning the pages. With evocative writing and a twisty plot that ties past and present together in surprising ways, this novel is a captivating exploration of legacy, love and the lengths we go to uncover the truth. – R. L. Killmore, author of A CINNAMON FALLS MYSTERYHow to Cheat Your Own Death is gripping and beautifully written, a vivid descent into 1960s Soho and a present-day mystery with razor-sharp stakes. I was enthralled by the haunting secrets that echo across decades. A total pageturner! – Emily Freud, author of THE CLIFFHANGERSwinging London in the 1960s makes a stylish backdrop for this cleverly braided reunion of Frances and Annie, both solving crimes in the backstabbing world of art. Deft brushstrokes of romance, family drama and clashes with the old guard make this a perfect picture of modern murder – Christina Lynch, author of PONY CONFIDENTIALSlip into glittering London nights steeped in fame and fortune, art and artifice. Perrin threads two immersive timelines together with a ribbon of fate, creating one crackling mystery that ripples through generations. How To Cheat Your Own Death is the most riveting chapter yet of Annie and Frances’ story – Ande Pliego, USA Today bestselling author of YOU ARE FATALLY INVITEDWith dual timelines, clever twists and a delightful cast of characters to root for (and suspect), How to Cheat Your Own Death is pure cozy mystery fun! – Olivia Worley, author of SO HAPPY TOGETHERA delicious mystery with a clever plot and real emotional depth – Sarah Harman, author of ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS HATE MEPropulsive and hugely entertaining – Rebecca Bainbridge, author of THE POOL PARTYA smart, original and lively art world mystery with a brilliant cast of characters and a dash of humour to temper the menace. I loved it. – Gilly MacMillanA cracking read * Belfast Telegraph *Clever, witty and full of heart, How to Cheat Your Own Death is another winner from the brilliant Kristen Perrin. A cunningly-constructed case and a cast of characters to fall in love with - what more could you ask for? I loved this latest instalment in the Castle Knoll Files. – Alex Hay, author of THE HOUSEKEEPERSTwo timelines, one murder, lots of twists. You’ll cancel your plans just to finish it * Irish Sun *Kristen Perrin’s How to Cheat Your Own Death is a delightfully twisty ride through London’s art world, past and present, that bubbles with sparkling prose and sly humor. If this is your first Castle Knoll Murder Mystery, you’ll be racing to savor the others! – Rachel Ekstrom Courage, author of MURDER BY CHEESECAKE

Kristen Perrin is originally from Seattle, Washington, where she spent several years working as a bookseller before moving to the UK to do a master’s and a PhD. She lives with her family in Surrey, where she can be found poking around vintage bookstores, stomping in the mud with her two kids, and collecting too many plants. How To Solve Your Own Murder is her debut adult novel.

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