When a celebrity author is murdered at a crime writing festival, a Scandinavian writer of Nordic noir and an English 'crim-ance' novelist form an unlikely team to catch the killer of a man they both love to hate

When a celebrity author is murdered at a crime writing festival, a Scandinavian writer of Nordic noir and an English 'crim-ance' novelist form an unlikely team to catch the killer of a man they both love to hate. Perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Benjamin Stevenson

'Razor sharp, addictive, outrageously fun' CLARE LESLIE HALL

'Twists, turns and masterful wit' JACK JORDAN

Crime writer Aggie Catchlove can never forget how celebrity author Kit Stirling stole her famous 'twist'. At the Crème de la Crime festival, fellow novelist Jakob Hök learns that Kit's next book is a rip-off of his long-running Nordic Noir series. So Jakob and Aggie furiously plot the perfect murder of a man who is killing their careers. But when Kit Stirling is found dead for real, fingers point at Aggie and Jakob.

They decide the only way to clear their names is to investigate. As the police lock down the event, Aggie and Jakob split up to double their efforts, but paranoia is a third wheel that destabilises their alliance. Both writers want to tell the story, not be the story. And, when push comes to shove, they'll do anything to be the voice of the final chapter.

'Witty, smart and gripping' HEATHER CRITCHLOW

'A perfect locked room mystery' RACHEL WOLF

"Jo Furniss always delivers. Killer Twist holds up the mirror to the world of crime publishing with twists, turns, and masterful wit. A locked room mystery with a cast of unforgettable characters whose names will be on everybody's lips at all of the major crime writing festivals this summer." - Jack Jordan

"A piercingly funny and at times spookily accurate thriller set in the heady world of crime fiction festivals. Killer Twist boasts a quirky cast of literary characters, an impossible murder and a twisty plot. Witty, smart and gripping." - Heather Critchlow

"Laugh-out-loud funny, this tightly plotted, pacy crime novel is a perfect locked room mystery and also a thoroughly entertaining deep dive into the crime writing world. With two edgy protagonists leading the investigation, Killer Twist is packed with jealousy, simmering sexual tension, intrigue and humour. I loved it!" - Rachel Wolf

"A mystery thick with satisfying misdirection and bamboozlement, made all the thornier by its slippery characters and devilish humour. Consistently laugh-out-loud funny, it shrewdly and mercilessly skewers crime publishing, and will be the talk of group chats and Facebook clans as authors, editorial and publicity recognise themselves in the papercut sharp portraits. Prepare to be filleted." - Dominic Nolan

"Welcome to the Crème de la Crime writing festival where a celebrity author has been shockingly murdered! Bloggers, publicists, editors and authors are all suspected in this sharply observed, joyful romp through the world of publishing. Warm and witty, sometimes horribly recognisable, we're quickly swept up the contrasting worlds of 'crim-ance' author Aggie and Scandi Noir writer Jakob, as they use their powers of deduction to get to the truth. Brilliant fun" - Sam Holland

"Razor sharp, addictive, outrageously fun. Killer Twist is a pitch-perfect satire that grips to the very last page" - Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country

"This visceral and twist laden take on the secret lives of crime writers left me gasping, partly in recognition and partly at the bold and funny observations. A joy to read from start to finish" - Chris Bridges, author of Sick to Death

"Killer Twist will take some beating when it comes to being one of my favourite reads of the year. Packed full of perfectly timed punchlines, salacious secrets and dark deeds - absolutely loved it!" - Robert Rutherford, Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Days

"Truly remarkable. Killer Twist is a clever and frequently witty whodunnit where those with a motive massively dwarf those without. Expertly told and exquisitely plotted, Furniss takes you into the all too real world of book festivals immersing you in the familiar politics, deception and jealousies that provide the perfect backdrop for murder" - Graham Bartlett, author of Bad for Good

"Laugh out loud crime writing antics with an expertly plotted sting in the tail, Jo Furniss has publishing bang to rights in Killer Twist. Razor-sharp and on the money, every crime writer will wish they'd written this, and want a life-size cardboard cutout of themselves on the festival circuit this summer" - Emma Styles author of No Country for Girls

"Yellowface meets Magpie Murders in a big, bouncy blaze of twisty mystery and deadpan humour. I can't stop smiling when I think about this pacy, pizzazz-packed whodunnit" - Rachel Sargeant, author of The Perfect Neighbours and the Gloucestershire Crime Series