Book Review: ‘The Murder After The Night Before’ by Katy Brent

Book Title: The Murder After The Night Before
Author: Katy Brent
Publisher: HQ Digital
Number of Pages: 336
ISBN: 978-0008536718
Date Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Price: INR 324

Book Review

From the opening page of Katy Brent’s latest thriller, “The Murder After The Night Before,” readers are drawn into a tornado of mystery, dark comedy, and suspense. Molly, the protagonist, awakens with a severe hangover, a stranger in her bed, and, to her surprise, she discovers herself at the heart of a global controversy. As if that wasn’t enough, she soon discovers that her closest friend Posey has died under strange circumstances. Determined to discover the truth, Molly plunges deeply into a thrilling story of treachery, deceit, and surprising turns.

Brent’s storytelling draws the readers from the start. The story begins with Molly’s unsettling morning after, laying the groundwork for an unwavering search for answers. As Molly sets out to establish Posey’s murder, her world closes around her, rife with distrust and suspicion. The author expertly exploits Molly’s flawed memory to heighten the suspense, encouraging readers to join in her confusion and fear.

Brent’s book is a unique blend of black comedy and social criticism, exploring themes of misogyny, bereavement, and social media while focusing on a murder investigation. Molly, a rambunctious and irreverent heroine, arouses sympathy and admiration due to her sincere development and bravery. The novel features viral tweets and internet comments to give it a genuine feel. The supporting cast adds nuance and complexity to Molly’s world, making the story more rich overall.

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To summarize, “The Murder After the Night Before” is a must-read for aficionados of dark comedic thrillers. I got the opportunity to read author Katy Brent’s earlier work, “How to Kill Men and Get Away With It”. It is a dark thriller about Kitty Collins, an IT girl and secret avenger who must negotiate the complications of murder and retribution. In “The Murder After The Night Before,” Katy Brent provides a narrative that entertains and connects in equal measure, as she did in “How to Kill Men and Get Away With It.”. “The Murder After The Night Before” is a captivating thriller by Brent, combining comedy, suspense, and emotional depth. It features engaging characters and plots that leave readers wondering.

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