How to Cheat Your Own Death Hardcover – Book 3 of the Castle Knoll Murder Mystery Series

How to Cheat Your Own Death by New York Times bestselling author Kristen Perrin is the thrilling third installment in the beloved Castle Knoll Murder Mystery series. Filled with dual timelines, shocking twists, family secrets, and atmospheric British mystery, this captivating whodunit takes readers from the glamorous streets of 1960s London to the prestigious art world of present-day West London.

Some secrets refuse to stay buried.

In 1968, Frances Adams is embracing an exciting new chapter of life in London. Drawn into the glamorous orbit of Vera Huntington—a magnetic and enigmatic socialite—Frances finds herself swept into a world of wealth, intrigue, and hidden dangers. Beneath the glittering parties and fashionable circles, however, dark secrets are waiting to surface.

In the present day, Annie Adams travels to London to visit her famous artist mother, Laura. Instead of a peaceful reunion, she arrives to find a brutal murder. Laura's talented protégé has been discovered dead in a London alley under horrifying circumstances.

The crime immediately feels familiar.

While researching her great-aunt Frances's journals, Annie discovers that Vera Huntington was murdered decades earlier in the exact same chilling manner. As the similarities between the two crimes become impossible to ignore, Annie realizes someone may be recreating the past.

As threats begin appearing at Laura's doorstep and danger closes in, Annie must uncover the truth before history repeats itself. With her mother's life at risk, solving the mystery may be the only way to stop a killer determined to finish what was started decades ago.

Packed with suspense, unforgettable characters, and expertly crafted twists, How to Cheat Your Own Death delivers another irresistible mystery in the bestselling Castle Knoll series.

How to Cheat Your Own Death Hardcover – Castle Knoll Mystery Book 3

Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with darker twists, dual-timeline storytelling, amateur sleuths, British crime fiction, and family secrets, this gripping mystery expands the world of Castle Knoll while delivering a fresh and suspenseful standalone case.

Fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Christie, Anthony Horowitz, and Benjamin Stevenson will be captivated by Kristen Perrin's clever plotting and atmospheric storytelling.

Series Information

Series: Castle Knoll Murder Mystery

Book Number: Book 3

Reading Order:

📖 Book 1: How to Solve Your Own Murder

📖 Book 2: How to Seal Your Own Fate

📖 Book 3: How to Cheat Your Own Death

Note: While this mystery can be enjoyed on its own, readers will gain the most enjoyment by reading the Castle Knoll series in order.

Book Details

Title: How to Cheat Your Own Death

Author: Kristen Perrin

Format: Hardcover

Genre:
Cozy Mystery
British Mystery
Murder Mystery
Crime Fiction
Thriller

Features:
Book 3 in the Castle Knoll Murder Mystery series
Dual timeline storytelling
London mystery setting
Amateur sleuth investigation
Historical and contemporary storylines
New York Times bestselling series
Twist-filled mystery

Themes:
Family secrets
Murder and deception
Friendship and loyalty
The impact of the past
Justice and truth
Hidden identities

Page Count:
336 Pages

Dimensions:
6.47" W x 9.24" H x 1.16" D

Publication Date:
April 28, 2026

Author Bio

Kristen Perrin is the New York Times bestselling author of the Castle Knoll Murder Mystery series. Originally from Seattle, Washington, she worked as a bookseller before moving to the United Kingdom to pursue graduate studies. She now lives in Surrey, England, where she writes twist-filled mysteries featuring unforgettable characters, hidden secrets, and compelling investigations.