The Actually Murders Series 2 Books Collection Set by Terry Deary - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Actually, I'm a Murderer
Actually, I'm a Corpse

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Constable
Age Range: Adult (18+)

Overview
The Actually Murders series brings a new twist to crime fiction from Terry Deary, the bestselling author best known for the Horrible Histories franchise. This 2 books collection set includes Actually, I'm a Murderer and Actually, I'm a Corpse, following an unlikely trio as they stumble through a web of lies, blackmail, and bodies that keep piling up. Dark humor meets sharp plotting in a series praised for its wit and twists. A perfect pick for mystery lovers who enjoy their crime fiction served with a side of comedy.

About the Books
Terry Deary spent decades delighting young readers with the Horrible Histories series before turning his storytelling skills to adult crime fiction with The Actually Murders. The first book, Actually, I'm a Murderer, opens on a night train to Newcastle in 1973, where four strangers fall into idle conversation that takes a dark turn when one of them casually announces he's a murderer. What begins as an unsettling joke spirals into blackmail, deception, and a rising body count, all observed by a sharp-eyed local police officer determined to get her big break. The novel has been praised by reviewers and fellow crime writers alike for its clever plotting and blend of dark humor with genuine suspense. The second book in the set, Actually, I'm a Corpse, continues the story Deary began, picking up the twisted threads of the first installment and pulling readers deeper into the world of his unreliable narrators and small-town secrets. Together, these two books showcase Deary's gift for voice and pacing, honed over nearly 350 published titles and decades as one of the UK's most prolific authors. Fans of character-driven mysteries with a comic edge, in the vein of Richard Osman or Janice Hallett, will find plenty to enjoy in this collection. Whether read back to back or savored one at a time, The Actually Murders set offers a fresh, funny, and surprising take on the classic whodunit, from a writer who clearly relishes playing with the genre's conventions.

Key Benefits

• Complete 2-book set of Terry Deary's acclaimed adult crime series, The Actually Murders
• Brand new paperback copies, ready to read or gift
• Dark, witty mystery writing from a multimillion-copy bestselling author
• Great for fans of Richard Osman, Anthony Horowitz, and Janice Hallett
• Perfect gift for mystery and crime fiction lovers
• Compact paperback format, easy to pack for travel or vacation reading

Book-by-Book Guide
Actually, I'm a Murderer — Four strangers on a 1973 night train to Newcastle are thrown together after one casually confesses to murder, setting off a spiral of blackmail and death.
Actually, I'm a Corpse — The second book in the series continues the story begun in Actually, I'm a Murderer, following the same unpredictable cast into fresh danger and dark comedy.

About the Author
Terry Deary is a British author best known for the phenomenally popular Horrible Histories series, which has sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and been adapted for television. After nearly five decades as a published writer, Deary turned to adult crime fiction for the first time with Actually, I'm a Murderer, inspired by a real train journey he took in the 1970s. Known for his sharp wit and storytelling instincts, Deary brings the same irreverent humor that made his children's books so beloved to this new series for adult readers.

Why You'll Love This Set
A clever, laugh-out-loud mystery series from a beloved storyteller, this 2-book set is a fantastic gift for the crime fiction fan in your life. Ideal for birthdays, the holiday season, or a weekend of binge reading, these paperbacks deliver sharp twists, dark humor, and genuine heart in equal measure throughout.

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