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The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

By Stuart Turton

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"Pop your favorite Agatha Christie whodunnit into a blender with a scoop of Downton Abbey, a dash of Quantum Leap, and a liberal sprinkling of Groundhog Day and you'll get this unique murder mystery." --Harper's Bazaar

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The 71/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is a breathlessly addictive mystery that follows one man's race to find a killer, with an astonishing time-turning twist that means nothing and no one are quite what they seem.

Aiden Bishop knows the rules. Evelyn Hardcastle will die every day until he can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different guest at Blackheath Manor. And some of his hosts are more helpful than others. With a locked-room mystery that Agatha Christie would envy, Stuart Turton unfurls a breakneck novel of intrigue and suspense.

International bestselling author Stuart Turton delivers inventive twists in a thriller of such unexpected creativity it will leave readers guessing until the very last page.

ALSO BY STUART TURTON:

The Devil and the Dark Water

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Published May 7, 2019

480 pages

Average rating: 6.73

1,415 RATINGS

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jenmay

May 22, 2025

8/10 stars

Another great book that led to a lot of book club conversation. It's a bit of a wild ride merging time and travel with an Agatha Christie style mystery. The characters keep you guessing!

b_marie

May 01, 2025

6/10 stars

In the beginning the book was a little slow and confusing and honestly if I didn't have a "do not dnf if at all possible" policy, I would have not finished it. But I am happy I continued because it got good. The characters are not to be trusted with the reader finding new information as each day goes on. I am new to the thriller/murder mystery genre, so I was stumped and did not guess at all who the killer was. I mean I audibly gasped at work when it was revealed. I think that if you can stick with it, it is a good story with an ending that I don't think most people will guess.

wardbunch

Mar 26, 2025

10/10 stars

Twists and turns. Lots of fun.

Quinzel1430

Feb 24, 2025

4/10 stars

It had so much potential. The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, while ambitious, can feel overly complicated and confusing. The constant body-switching and layered timelines make it hard to connect with the characters or fully grasp the plot. The pacing drags at times, bogged down by excessive details, which can make the mystery feel more frustrating than intriguing. Despite its unique concept, the story’s complexity may leave some readers feeling lost rather than captivated.

Colleen Haasmann

Feb 21, 2025

8/10 stars

4.5 Stars: really awesome, but it did drag in some places and the twist just wasnât extremely satisfying as I never got invested in Aidenâs background and motivations outside of Blackheath.