My Murder by Katie Williams

My Murder

by Katie Williams

SOMETIMES THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN SOLVE YOUR MURDER IS YOU.

'Startling and original, My Murder is a gripping speculative twist on the crime novel.' - Paula Hawkins

'Completely absorbing. A smart, speculative twist on domestic suspense.' - Ashley Audrain


'One of the most original, smart, funny and thought-provoking books you'll read this year' - Daily Mail


Lou has been murdered.


She was the fifth victim of the serial killer Edward Early. A young wife and new mother, Lou's death outraged a public breathlessly following the story of the serial murders.

Lou has been cloned.

Along with Early's other four victims, Lou has been brought back to life by the government-funded replication commission. The women gather at a weekly support group, helping each other to navigate a society obsessed with their very existence.

Lou has been lied to.

But when Lou agrees to help fellow murder victim Fern secure a visit with Edward Early, a shocking revelation causes Lou to investigate the events around her death and question everything she thought she knew about her murder.

Can she finally uncover the truth?

Praise for Katie Williams:

"Like an extended episode of 'Black Mirror' ... Williams offers a master class in not losing sight of the human element... the kind of story that - in the subtlest of ways - can instruct us, and nourish us, and make us want to live and love a little better."-Matt Haig, New York Times Book Review

"[A] vivid, clever debut." -O, the Oprah Magazine

"Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite writer." -James Hannaham, award-winning author of DELICIOUS FOODS: A Novel

"Delightfully weird and humorous...a fascinating exploration of our increasing reliance on technology and our obsession with finding a quick fix for everything." -Shondaland

"A sharp and moving novel." -Publishers Weekly

"With its clever, compelling vision of the future, deeply human characters, and delightfully unpredictable story, this novel is itself a receipe for contentment." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"My prescription for happiness is: 'Sit still, read a book that can't be classified by genre, and tell everyone.' I'm telling you, Katie Williams delivers." -Helen Ellis, New York Times-bestselling author of AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

3 of 5 stars

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Book Summary:

Lou has been murdered. She was the last victim of a local serial killer. Thankfully, after her death, they were finally able to catch him. Since the series of murders caught so much attention, a government project decided to bring Lou and all the other victims back to life.

Well, sort of. It's a bit complicated, as one might imagine. Now Lou has to re-adapt to this life alongside the other four women. She should focus on living but can't let go of her death. She needs to know more. She needs to understand.

My Review:

I'll admit that I was fairly puzzled about how to rate/review My Murder. It is by far the most original thriller I've read, possibly ever. And that's an impressive feat. Unfortunately, while that twist was a surprise (and boy, was it), I don't think I loved it?

The mystery starts strong. The whole idea of trying to solve your murder is compelling, right? Only, it seems like there is no mystery to solve – the case was closed before the novel started. Obviously, we later learn this isn't the case, but we're at least halfway through the book before that revelation comes out.

Ultimately, I respect the creative idea that resulted in My Murder. I just don't think it landed as flawlessly as it could have. Still, it was worth the read! If you're looking for something unique, give it a shot.

Highlights:
Mystery/Thriller
Solving Crimes
Personal Connection to the Crime

Trigger Warnings:
Serial Killer

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