Actually, I'm A Murderer

🔪 Actually, I’m a Murderer (The Actually Murders Book 1) by Terry Deary

Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Date of Release: 12 March 2026

Darkly funny, clever, and irresistibly twisty, Actually, I’m a Murderer is a brilliantly original crime novel from the bestselling creator of Horrible Histories. Perfect for fans of witty mysteries in the style of Anthony Horowitz, Richard Osman, and Janice Hallett.

It begins with a simple, unsettling confession: “Actually, I’m a murderer.” Four strangers sharing a train carriage in 1973 are drawn into a chilling encounter with an unassuming man whose words turn their lives upside down.

By the next day, everything has changed. One of them will be dead. Another will be blackmailed. A third will be forced into committing a crime. And all the while, a sharp-eyed local police officer, Aline, watches closely—harbouring motives of her own.

As events spiral and bodies begin to pile up, suspicion falls on everyone. Secrets unravel, alliances shift, and the line between truth and deception blurs. In a world where anyone could be guilty, the real question is: how many murderers are there… and who will strike next?

Packed with sharp humour, clever plotting, and unexpected twists, Actually, I’m a Murderer is a fresh, fast-paced mystery that will keep readers guessing—and grinning—until the final reveal.

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