Getting Away with Murder: A Novel
The tenth thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
“Getting Away with Murder is a deviously delicious thriller that kept me turning pages from the intense opening to the shocking conclusion.” —Freida McFadden
“Shari Lapena is far and away one of the best psychological thriller writers in the world. . . She is intensely bingeable.” —Lisa Jewell
Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. They have carefully, expensively, made every inch of it their own. It reflects who they are, their status and tastes. With the grand mahogany staircase and state-of-the-art kitchen, it is the stuff of glossy magazines and real-estate dreams. It is their sanctuary.
So when Ted’s inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle?
The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted. The death of one wealthy family member—from whom they stand to inherit millions—could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder.
As long as they trust each other.
As long as neither makes a mistake.
As long as there are no surprises…
“Getting Away with Murder is a deviously delicious thriller that kept me turning pages from the intense opening to the shocking conclusion.” —Freida McFadden
“Shari Lapena is far and away one of the best psychological thriller writers in the world. . . She is intensely bingeable.” —Lisa Jewell
Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. They have carefully, expensively, made every inch of it their own. It reflects who they are, their status and tastes. With the grand mahogany staircase and state-of-the-art kitchen, it is the stuff of glossy magazines and real-estate dreams. It is their sanctuary.
So when Ted’s inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle?
The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted. The death of one wealthy family member—from whom they stand to inherit millions—could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder.
As long as they trust each other.
As long as neither makes a mistake.
As long as there are no surprises…
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“The trouble with money is that sometimes it seems like the more you have, the more you want. You never think you have enough. It’s like a sickness.”
“It helps to have money. People with money seem to be forgiven everything.”
“The rich and powerful behave despicably, more despicably all the time, but nothing sticks to them. It rolls off them like they’re made of teflon.”
Shari Lapena does it again! She brings her special formula - lots of panicky thoughts, doubt, suspicion, a host of suspicious characters, and repetitive inner dialogue to boost suspense.
This one was kinda different from her usual stories. This is mostly about the mental turmoil/aftermath of a murder. I couldn't help laughing at these characters as their guilt tore at them incessantly. The fear, realization and unrest driving them insane, no peace at all and...I couldn't help but hope this is the same insanity that Nolan Well's “alleged” murderers are dealing with right now. Every single day, waiting for the shoe to drop. They may get by, but they’ll never know a day’s worth of peace. I love that for them!!
The best part of the book was the narration. Only January LaVoy can give voice to 150 characters and make every one distinct. She is a one-woman show all on her own, and nobody does it better! 👏🏾
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