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Getting Away With Murder

by Shari Lapena

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Shari Lapena

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Getting Away With Murder

by Shari Lapena

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Getting Away with Murder is a psychological thriller that inverts the traditional mystery format by placing readers inside the minds of a couple planning a murder, rather than following investigators solving one. The narrative explores their motivations, moral compromises, and the escalating consequences of their decisions.

Getting Away with Murder is a psychological thriller by Shari Lapena, scheduled for publication in 2026. Rather than following investigators working to solve a crime, the novel centers on a couple who are planning what they intend to be the perfect murder. This structural choice inverts the traditional whodunit format, placing readers inside the perspective of those committing the act rather than those attempting to uncover it.

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Getting Away with Murder is a psychological thriller that inverts the traditional mystery format by placing readers inside the minds of a couple planning a murder, rather than following investigators solving one. The narrative explores their motivations, moral compromises, and the escalating consequences of their decisions.
Who is it for?
Adult readers interested in psychological thrillers, particularly those who enjoy narratives centered on suspense, moral ambiguity, dual protagonists, and plot reversals.
What are the main themes?
Premeditation and criminal intent, moral compromise, the psychology of rationalization, how individuals justify extreme actions, and the consequences that unfold from deliberate choices.
Who wrote it?
Shari Lapena, an established author of psychological thrillers known for twist-driven narratives.
What format or source is it?
A novel scheduled for publication in 2026; availability in specific formats has not been announced.
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What's this book about?

The novel follows a couple as they plan and execute what they intend to be the perfect murder. Rather than a conventional whodunit, it's structured as a 'whydunit' that examines the psychological and moral reasoning behind their criminal decision-making.

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