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Actually, I'm A Murderer

A gripping murder mystery from the multimillion-copy bestselling author

(Author) Terry Deary
Format: Hardcover
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Dark, witty . . .

had me racing for the end' JANICE HALLETT'Funny, and so very, very clever . . .

the most fun I've had reading a book in a long time ' M. W. CRAVEN 'Wonderful' IAN MOORE__A hilarious and whip-smart crime novel by the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories.

The perfect mystery for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Richard Osman and Janice Hallett. Four strangers on a train. An unlikely introduction:'Actually, I'm a murderer.' It is 1973 and the lives of four people are thrown into turmoil when sharing a carriage with an unremarkable little man with glasses, on the night train back to Newcastle.

By the end of the following day, one of them will be dead, one will turn blackmailer and another forced to commit a crime. And all of them will be under the astute observation of Aline, the local police officer with her own agenda to fulfil. When the body count begins to rise, the question is: just how many murderers are out there...

and who will be the next victim?__'A delightful joyride of a book' SIMON BRETT 'Gripping, original and hard to put down' KATE ELLIS'Highly original and deeply engaging' FRANCES BRODY

Information
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
352
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781408720103
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
June 12, 2025
Weight:
550 g

Terry Deary

Terry Deary is a British author best known for his popular children's book series "Horrible Histories". Deary has written over 200 books, with "Horrible Histories" being his most notable work. His unique approach to history, blending humor and facts, has made his books engaging and educational for young readers.

Deary's literary style is characterized by his witty and irreverent tone, which has earned him a large following among children and adults alike. His contributions to literature include bringing history to life in a fun and accessible way, sparking an interest in the past among a new generation of readers.

Overall, Terry Deary has had a significant impact on the children's literature genre with his entertaining and informative books. His work continues to be celebrated for its ability to make learning history enjoyable and engaging for readers of all ages.

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