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Malcolm Kershaw

This series delves into psychological suspense, paying homage to the classic thriller genre. It follows a dedicated bookseller and mystery aficionado who becomes the target of an FBI investigation when a killer begins replicating fictional crimes. As the body count rises, he must unravel the connections between his curated list of perfect murders and the deadly reality unfolding around him. The narrative explores themes of obsession, hidden secrets, and the blurring lines between fiction and reality.

Rules for Perfect Murders

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  1. Rules for Perfect Murders

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    'Fiendish good fun' ANTHONY HOROWITZ If you want to get away with murder, play by the rules Years ago Malcolm Kershaw wrote a list of his 'Eight Favourite Murders' for his Old Devils mystery bookshop blog. Among others, it included those from Agatha Christie's The ABC Murders, Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train and Donna Tartt's The Secret History. Now, just before Christmas, Malcolm finds himself at the heart of an investigation - as an FBI agent believes someone may be re-enacting each of the murders on his list. Can the killer be stopped before they get away with eight perfect murders? 'An ingenious game of cat-and-mouse' The Times 'Never less than enthralling' Daily Mail 'Tremendously enjoyable' Sunday Mirror

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