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A Murder in Paris

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What to expect

You think you know what happened that night

But the truth is far more dangerous …

'Exquisitely told by the author of last year’s bestselling debut Anna O … just as unforgettable’ Daily Mail

From the No.1 international bestselling author comes a story of secret pasts and buried memories. A MURDER IN PARIS is a thriller you’ll never forget.

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WHAT IF A MEMORY COULD GET YOU KILLED?

Imagine the past returning to you in fragments.

A hotel room, a pillow, a lifeless body.

Your ordinary, innocent life upended by one flash of memory.

You can’t remember what led to the crime.

All you know is that you must return to the scene, to the clues that lie waiting in Room 11.

But this is a mystery that goes far beyond that room, that night, that murder.

Are you ready to unlock the truth?

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Readers are hooked on A MURDER IN PARIS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book grips you from the very first page and doesn’t let go’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another edge-of-your-seat thriller which keeps you guessing’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic, fast-paced thriller full of unexpected twists

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A compelling and emotional read’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely riveting … I couldn’t put it down

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this from the start

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Gripping, twisty and addictive

Matthew Blake's book 'A Murder in Paris' was a Toronto Star bestseller w/e 2025-06-11.

Critics Review

PRAISE FOR MATTHEW BLAKE'S GRIPPING THRILLERS:

'Exquisitely told by the author of last year's bestselling debut Anna O ... just as unforgettable' DAILY MAIL

'Twisty and turny and altogether a great tale ... you'll be kept on your toes' BELFAST TELEGRAPH

'A propulsive and inventive read' GUARDIAN

'Superb ... an ingenious whodunnit' THE TIMES

'Certain to be one of the year's best thrillers' LEE CHILD

'Compelling and brilliantly crafted' SUN

'Utterly addictive, fiendishly clever' LUCY CLARKE

'Will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime' NITA PROSE

'The twist is one of the best I've read' DAVID BALDACCI

'A natural-born storyteller' JEFFERY DEAVER

'The premise is original, the writing stylish, and the payoff unforgettable' A J FINN

'Riveting ... a memorable protagonist, jaw-dropping twists, and provocative questions about the nature of memory ... nearly impossible to forget' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)

'Exquisitely told ... unforgettable' DAILY MAIL

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