Getting Away With Murder

Getting away with murder, indeed!

This was a wild ride with a cast of unlikeable but utterly compelling characters. The tension and pacing are kept high in this unputdownable read!

Jill and Ted try to plot the perfect murder and reap the rewards all the way to the bank. They are despicable, greedy and morally bereft and clearly not the best at committing the perfect murder. Soon after the deed is done, they receive an anonymous message saying someone knows what they did. This sends them on a paranoid spiral as they try to hang onto their newfound wealth and find the identity of the person who threatens their luxurious future.

This is a book where you can't trust anyone. The victim had many enemies and people who would benefit from his death and readers will enjoy figuring out who is out to get the murderous pair!

Get ready for a book with horrible humans and enjoy seeing them scramble when their 'perfectly' planned murder goes awry, making them do whatever it takes to protect the future they had planned. 

Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to Doubleday Canada for the digital advanced copy of this book which was gifted in exchange for my honest review.

My Rating: 4.5 stars

Author: Shari Lapena

Genre: Thriller, Canadian

Type and Source: ebook from publisher via NetGalley

Publisher: Doubleday Canada

First Published: July 28, 2026

Read: July 2-5, 2026

Book Description from GoodReads: 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—from whom they stand to inherit millions—could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder.

As long as they trust each other.
As long as neither makes a mistake.
As long as there are no surprises…