Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter Book Review

If you’re looking for a thrilling murder mystery to add to your reading list, look no further. The book that we’re reviewing for today is none other than Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter. We all love a good mystery, and this one takes you on a roller-coaster ride of unexpected twists and turns. Get ready to go on a gripping journey and be prepared to decode the clues in this shocking case of unsolved murder.

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Synopsis

*THE FIRST EVER STAND-ALONE FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER*

IT WAS A CASE THAT GRIPPED THE NATION
LUKE RYDER’S MURDER HAS NEVER BEEN SOLVED

In December 2003, Luke Ryder was found dead in the garden of the family home in London, leaving behind a wealthy older widow and three stepchildren. Nobody saw anything.

Now, secrets will be revealed – live on camera.

Years later a group of experts re-examine the evidence on Infamous, a true-crime show – with shocking results. Does the team know more than they’ve been letting on?

Or does the truth lie closer to home?

Can you solve the case before they do?
The truth will blow your mind.

About The Author

Cara Hunter is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling crime novels Close to Home, In the Dark, No Way Out, All the Rage, The Whole Truth and Hope to Die, all featuring DI Adam Fawley and his Oxford-based police team. Close to Home was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick (as is her latest) and was shortlisted for Crime Book of the Year in the British Book Awards 2019. No Way Out was selected by the Sunday Times as one of the 100 best crime novels since 1945. Cara’s novels have sold over a million copies worldwide, and the TV rights to the series have been acquired by the Fremantle group. She lives in Oxford. Murder in the Family is her first stand-alone crime novel. The Fawley series will also continue.

My Review

The story opens with the gruesome discovery of Luke Ryder’s body in the garden of his family home in London. The book describes the aftermath of the murder, which leaves everyone, including the police, baffled. Cara Hunter brilliantly sets the scene, which makes it feel like you’re right there among the grieving family members. She has written this book in a way that gives you that feeling of suspense that we all crave in a murder mystery alongside some awesome twists and turns.

The characters are well thought out, and the writing makes it easier for the reader to get involved in the story. Hunter has done a great job with character development, particularly with the three stepchildren, who are left with an inheritance that makes them all prime suspects. The characters’ pasts are slowly revealed throughout the book, proving that each has a motive. Reading this book will keep you on edge the entire time, wondering, “Did they do it?”

In Murder in the Family, Hunter does an excellent job weaving in various points of view to provide a more comprehensive picture of the case. This is unusually written as a Netflix series in the making, complete with reviews and chat forum conversations after the episode has aired. This tactic keeps the reader second-guessing themselves until the climactic ending plays out.

Murder in the Family is not only a murder mystery but also a commentary on the effects of wealth and privilege. Hunter challenges us to consider the luxuries that come with money and the lengths to which some people will go to protect them. Through the characters’ actions in the novel, Hunter highlights how wealth often creates tensions and a burden of envy, ultimately leading to matters of life and death.

If you’re an avid reader who loves a good murder mystery, then Murder in the Family should be next on your reading list! Cara Hunter’s writing style and character development make for a truly captivating read. This book is gripping from start to finish and will make you sit on the edge of your seat until the very last page. If you’re up for a thrilling ride, pick up a copy today and see if you can solve the case before the experts do!

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