Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4.28.2026 - How to Cheat Your Own Death

 How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin

Many thanks to NetGalley and Dutton for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest book in the Castle Knoll Files series by Kristen Perrin.  All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!

In 1968, Frances Adams is loving her new London life, going to university, and stepping into a new world of glamour thanks to a new friend, Vera.  In present day, Annie Adams heads to London to visit her famous artist mother, Laura, only to find herself investigating the murder of Laura's new protégée.  Annie has read about a very similar murder in the journals of her late great aunt Frances.  

This series just keeps getting better!  Do yourself a big favor and start at the beginning, because there is no sign of this one slowing down.  This time, the majority of the action takes place in London, rather than Castle Knolls, but we still catch up with all the regulars, including getting the backstory of Sam, Annie's father whom Laura has always refused to discuss.  I love how the story plays out, with excerpts from Frances' diary telling the story of her life as it relates to what's going on in the present.  Plus, the connection between Annie and Detective Crane continues on, or does it?  Please don't make us wait too long for the next in this series!

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