Actually, I'M A Murderer (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Hardcover - dust jacket
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
In the dark and wickedly comic world of Actually, I'm a Murderer, Terry Deary — best known for the beloved Horrible Histories series — turns his sharp wit toward adult crime fiction, crafting a tale where confession is not merely cathartic but downright dangerous. The novel draws readers into a tangled web of guilt, deception, and darkly comic misadventure, as a protagonist whose admission of murder sets off a chain of consequences that spiral far beyond anyone's control. Deary's signature irreverence and punchline-sharp prose transform what could be a grim premise into a propulsive, sardonic thriller that refuses to take itself too seriously. Beneath the gallows humour lies a keen examination of truth, culpability, and the absurdity of human self-deception — themes Deary has long wielded with surgical precision. His writing strikes that rare balance between playful and unsettling, ensuring that just when the reader thinks they have the measure of the story, the rug is swiftly pulled from beneath them. For fans of dark comedy and crime fiction who relish an author willing to blur moral lines with a grin, this is a title that lingers long after the final page.
Author: Terry Deary
Format: Hardback
Published: 2025, Constable
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Hardcover - dust jacket
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
In the dark and wickedly comic world of Actually, I'm a Murderer, Terry Deary — best known for the beloved Horrible Histories series — turns his sharp wit toward adult crime fiction, crafting a tale where confession is not merely cathartic but downright dangerous. The novel draws readers into a tangled web of guilt, deception, and darkly comic misadventure, as a protagonist whose admission of murder sets off a chain of consequences that spiral far beyond anyone's control. Deary's signature irreverence and punchline-sharp prose transform what could be a grim premise into a propulsive, sardonic thriller that refuses to take itself too seriously. Beneath the gallows humour lies a keen examination of truth, culpability, and the absurdity of human self-deception — themes Deary has long wielded with surgical precision. His writing strikes that rare balance between playful and unsettling, ensuring that just when the reader thinks they have the measure of the story, the rug is swiftly pulled from beneath them. For fans of dark comedy and crime fiction who relish an author willing to blur moral lines with a grin, this is a title that lingers long after the final page.