Recommendations based on The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastleby Stuart Turton

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  1. The Death of Mrs. Westaway

    by Ruth Ware
    Harriet Westaway receives a letter informing her of a substantial inheritance, but she soon realizes it's a case of mistaken identity.

    A “perfectly executed suspense tale very much in the mode of Daphne du Maurier’s, Rebecca,” (, The Washington Post, ) from the #1, New, , York Times , bestselling author of, In a Dark, Dark Wood,, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Secret History

    by Donna Tartt
    A small group of misfit college students uncover a sinister secret and their lives become entangled with dangerous consequences.

    Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the ... (Goodreads)

  3. Neverwhere

    by Neil Gaiman
    A mysterious journey through a hidden realm of London, filled with danger and unexpected allies.

    Neverwhere is the story of Richard Mayhew and his trials and tribulations in London. At the start of the story, he is a young businessman, recently moved from Scotland and with a normal life ahead. ... (Wikipedia)

  4. The Dry

    by Jane Harper
    A small town in rural Australia is rocked by a murder, leading a local detective to uncover secrets and lies.

    A small town hides big secrets in this atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper. In the grip of the worst drought in a century, the farming community of Kiewarra is ... (Goodreads)

  5. Four: A Divergent Story Collection

    by Veronica Roth
    Four tales of the Divergent trilogy, exploring the brave and dangerous new world.

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of, Divergent, with a special edition of, Four, a collection in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Last Time I Lied

    by Riley Sager
    A young artist returns to the summer camp where her friends disappeared years ago, only to find herself caught in a web of lies and secrets.

    Fifteen years ago, summer camper Emma Davis watched sleepily as her three cabin mates snuck out of their cabin in the dead of night. The last she–and anyone--saw of them was Vivian closing the cabin ... (Goodreads)

  7. Turtles All the Way Down

    by John Green
    A teenage girl's battle with mental illness, as she navigates her relationships & struggles to find her place in the world.

    Aza Holmes is a 16-year-old high school student living in Indianapolis who struggles with OCD , which often manifests as a fear of the human microbiome . Constantly worried about infection, ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Still Life

    by Louise Penny
    A murder investigation leads to the discovery of secrets surrounding a small Canadian town.

    Winner of the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards., Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Peril at End House

    by Agatha Christie
    Detective Hercule Poirot solves a mystery at a seaside resort, with danger lurking around every corner.

    Poirot and Hastings are staying at a Cornish resort. Conversing with Magdala "Nick" Buckley, Poirot believes that someone is out to kill her, confirmed when he finds a bullet that Nick had thought to ... (Wikipedia)

  10. In the Woods

    by Tana French
    A murder investigation reveals an unsolved childhood mystery.

    Twenty-two years prior to the novel's events, twelve year-old Adam and his two best friends failed to come home after playing in the familiar woods bordering their Irish housing estate . The Gardaí ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Haunting of Hill House

    by Shirley Jackson
    A group of people investigating a mysterious and haunted house, uncovering its secrets.

    It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a "haunting"; Theodora, the lighthearted ... (Goodreads)

  12. Rogue Protocol

    by Martha Wells
    Murderbot investigates a corporation's illegal experiments on humans while protecting a group of scientists.

    SciFi’s favorite antisocial A.I. is again on a mission. The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris Corporation is floundering, and more importantly, authorities are beginning to ask more questions ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Trials of Morrigan Crow

    by Jessica Townsend
    A young girl's magical journey of courage, resilience, and friendship in an unforgiving world.

    Having been born on Eventide ten years ago, Morrigan Crow is considered "cursed" and is blamed for all the misfortune brought upon the people of Jackalfax, such a broken hip or a dead cat. In ... (Wikipedia)

  14. My Sister, the Serial Killer

    by Oyinkan Braithwaite
    A darkly comedic novel about a Nigerian woman who must cover up her sister's murders.

    NOMINATED FOR THE 2019 BOOKER PRIZE, WINNER OF THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR MYSTERY/THRILLER,FINALIST FOR THE 2019 WOMEN'S PRIZE, Korede’s sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Boy Meets Girl

    by Meg Cabot
    A romantic comedy about a girl who falls in love with her boss while working at a New York City newspaper.

    Meet Kate Mackenzie. She: - works for the T.O.D. (short for Tyrannical Office Despot, also known as Amy Jenkins, Director of the Human Resources Division at the New York Journal) - is sleeping on the ... (Goodreads)

  16. Howl’s Moving Castle

    by Diana Wynne Jones
    A young woman embarks on an adventure to break a curse and reclaim her identity in a magical world.

    18-year-old Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters living in Market Chipping, a town in the magical kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale tropes are accepted ways of life, including that the ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

    by Agatha Christie
    Amateur detective investigates the mysterious murder of a wealthy landowner.

    In King's Abbot, wealthy widow Mrs Ferrars unexpectedly commits suicide, which distresses her fiancé, widower Roger Ackroyd. At dinner that evening in Ackroyd's home of Fernly Park, his guests ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Only Child

    by Rhiannon Navin
    A young boy navigates the aftermath of a school shooting, grappling with grief, trauma, and family dynamics.

    “Perfect for fans of Room … a heartbreaking but important novel.” —Real Simple Readers of Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty will also like this tenderhearted debut about healing and family, narrated by ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Couple Next Door

    by Shari Lapena
    A suspenseful tale of a missing child, revealing the secrets and lies of the seemingly perfect neighbours.

    AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Shari Lapena’s new thriller,, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!,“,The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.,”, ,—,People,“,Provocative and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Milkman

    by Anna Burns
    A young woman navigates the dangerous political and social landscape of Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

    In this unnamed city, to be interesting is dangerous. Middle sister, our protagonist, is busy attempting to keep her mother from discovering her maybe-boyfriend and to keep everyone in the dark about ... (Goodreads)

  21. Curtain

    by Agatha Christie
    An amateur detective investigates a murder at a country estate, uncovering a mysterious plot.

    A specific person is unsuspected of involvement in five murders by both the police and family of the victims. In all cases, there was a clear suspect. Four of these suspects have since died (one of ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Exit Strategy

    by Martha Wells
    Murderbot is back, trying to protect its human friends while navigating dangerous situations and uncovering corporate conspiracies.

    Murderbot wasn’t programmed to care. So, its decision to help the only human who ever showed it respect must be a system glitch, right? Having traveled the width of the galaxy to unearth details of ... (Goodreads)

  23. Caraval

    by Stephanie Garber
    Sisters journey through a mysterious, magical world to save each other from an arranged marriage.

    The acclaimed, New York Times, bestseller! Welcome, welcome to, Caraval, — Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of the unbreakable bond between two sisters. It’s the closest you'll ever find to magic in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Snap

    by Belinda Bauer
    A mother's murder leaves three children alone and vulnerable. Jack, the eldest, takes matters into his own hands.

    On a stifling summer's day, eleven-year-old Jack and his two sisters sit in their broken-down car, waiting for their mother to come back and rescue them. Jack's in charge , she said. I won't be long. ... (Goodreads)

  25. I Shall Wear Midnight

    by Terry Pratchett
    A young witch must battle a malicious presence threatening her beloved land.

    Tiffany is working as the Chalk 's only witch in a climate of growing suspicion and prejudice. When the local Baron (for whom she had been caring) dies of poor health, she is accused of murder. ... (Wikipedia)

  26. La Belle Sauvage

    by Philip Pullman
    A daring adventure of a young girl and her allies, in a future world threatened by forces of oppression.

    Eleven-year-old Malcolm Polstead and his dæmon Asta live three miles from Oxford. Malcolm works alongside fifteen-year-old Alice in his parents' inn, The Trout, close to the Priory of St. Rosamund ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Wife Between Us

    by Greer Hendricks
    A psychological thriller about a woman's obsession with her ex-husband's new fiancée. But nothing is as it seems.

    When you read this book, you will make many assumptions. You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife. You will assume she is obsessed with her replacement – a beautiful, younger woman who ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Girl in the Tower

    by Katherine Arden
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery, braving the unknown to reclaim her destiny.

    The Bear and the Nightingale , Katherine Arden’s enchanting first novel, introduced readers to an irresistible heroine. Vasilisa has grown up at the edge of a Russian wilderness, where snowdrifts ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Likeness

    by Tana French
    A murder investigation reveals secrets of a young woman's past, threatening her present.

    The story follows the efforts of detective Cassie Maddox to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of Lexie Madison, a young woman who is her doppelgänger . , The dead woman not only ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Then She Was Gone

    by Lisa Jewell
    A mother's desperate search for her missing daughter reveals secrets of a dark family history.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Invisible Girl, and, The Truth About Melody Browne, comes a “riveting” (,PopSugar,) and “acutely observed family drama” ... (Barnes & Noble)