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Murder Most Actual by Alexis Hall is now live!

From the author of Boyfriend Material and Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake comes a cozy mystery that revisits the Golden Age of detective fiction, starring a heroine who's more podcaster than private eye and topped with a lethal dose of parody -- perfect for fans of Clue, Knives Out, and Only Murders in the Building! When up-and-coming true crime podcaster Liza and her corporate financier wife Hanna head to a luxurious hotel in the Scottish Highlands, they're hoping for a chance to rekindle their marriage - not to find themselves trapped in the middle of an Agatha Christie-esque murder mystery with no way home. But who better to take on the case than someone whose entire profession relies on an obsession with all things mysterious and macabre? Though some of her fellow guests may consider her an interfering new media hack, Liza knows a thing or two about crime and - despite Hanna's preference for waiting out the chaos behind a locked door - might be the only one capable of discovering the killer. As the bodies rack up and the stakes rise, can they save their marriage -- and their lives?

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MY THOUGHTS:

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Murder Most Actual is one of my favorite reads of 2021. As a fan of the movie Knives Out, I found Murder Most Actual to be highly entertaining! There is a beautiful highland hotel, picture perfect scenery, and a cast of quirky characters trying to solve the mysterious murders that occur over the Good Friday holiday weekend. Liza, the true-crime podcaster, and her on-the-rocks marriage to Hanna, are the anchor of the story. While this couple works to figure out if they can save their marriage, they also work to figure out which of the hotel guests is behind the murders that are occurring. Feeling more than a little afraid, Hanna eventually resolves to help her wife try to solve the crimes. What ensues is a mad-cap romp of a story. There is snarky humor, some pointed observations about classism, and a mystery that had me turning pages at warp speed. There is also a deep understanding and recognition between the couple of what it means to love someone, and how being with someone for a long time doesn't guarantee happiness. Relationships are work, and both Liza and Hanna come to acknowledge that neither of them has been doing that work. I loved how their story was told, and that they were able to sort things out despite everything that was going on around them. Growing up, I inhaled Nancy Drew, adored Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote, and loved playing Clue. This story brought all of those wonderful feelings back! I literally shouted A-ha when the villain was exposed and found myself nodding in agreement as Liza did her best to recount the events of the weekend to the detective. Alexis Hall wrote a story that took me out of my own head for an entire day-I hadn't realized how much I needed a fun mystery like this one-and now I want to read every other book in AH's backlist. I'm thrilled to have discovered that I love this particular style of storytelling and am looking forward to reading more along these lines.

MEET ALEXIS HALL:

Alexis Hall is an English author of urban fantasy, science fiction, and m/m romance. His novels include Murder Most Actual, Boyfriend Material, Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake, For Real, Glitterland, Iron & Velvet, Looking for Group, and Pansies. His work has been nominated for to the 26th Lambda Literary Awards, 28th Lambda Literary Awards, and 29th Lambda Literary Awards in the category of Gay Romance. Some Upcoming titles: - Something Fabulous - Husband Material - Viola & Gracewood - Winner Bakes All Series Book #2

Connect with Alexis

Website: https://quicunquevult.com/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/alexishall

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