Getting Away With Murder, Shari Lapena

Getting Away With Murder opening lines: He said it would be the perfect day for it. The September weather has turned brisk, finally, after an almost unbearably hot, humid summer in New York City.

My blurb:

Ted has made some very good decisions in life. He married Jill, who is amazing. And they have this exquisite brownstone home. But, he has also made some really bad decisions. He has blown through his huge inheritance, and made one bad financial gamble after another. Now, he is set to lose his home, and his wife, unless he can come up with a plan. And the most reasonable one he can think of is to kill his brother. As the sole heir, this should solve all his problems. But, does it?

Getting Away With Murder

She loves her husband. But she might love their house more . . .
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 could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder.
As long as they trust each other.
And as long as there are no surprises . . .

My verdict:

This book is a clear blueprint on what not to do after you kill someone! And, also a good lesson in what to do if you are being blackmailed. A good story line making you realize you will never understand how the other half live!

About the Author:

Shari Lapena is the number one internationally bestselling author of ten stand-alone thrillers. Her debut thriller, The Couple Next Door, was a global phenomenon, selling over four million copies worldwide. It was named WHSmith’s Book of the Year in 2016 and became the UK’s No. 1 bestselling adult fiction title in 2017. Her recent novels include Everyone Here Is Lying and She Didn’t See It Coming. Shari’s thrillers have been Sunday Times and New York Times bestsellers, and four have been selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club. A former lawyer and English teacher, Shari now writes from a farm in Ontario. Her books are published in over forty territories, translated into dozens of languages, and optioned for film and television.

Publishing information:

Penguin Random House South Africa sent me this novel to review.

See the links below for blog posts I published on November 8:

• 2022: Poppy Seed Cake
• 2021: Tart Pastry
• 2020: Baby Touch
• 2019: Fig And Nut Biscotti
• 2017: Idiom Restaurant
• 2013: Tarragon
• 2102: Biryani Chicken
• 2011: Farfalle With Broccoli And Anchovies
• 2010: Cook With 7de Laan

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