A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage

De: M. K. Oliver

Narrado por: Perdita Weeks

The witty and gripping new thriller introducing your new favourite murderous heroine: Lalla Rook.

'Lalla Rook is ruthless, unapologetic and shamelessly murderous, you're going to love her' Gillian McAllister

‘A wickedly dark and hilarious debut … witty, wise and wildly entertaining’ Alice Feeney

'The most wildly entertaining novel you'll read this year: suspenseful but funny, shocking yet stylish' A. J. Finn

‘Razor-sharp … Destined to be a hit’ Vaseem Khan

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There’s a dead body in my living room.

I’ve not called the police because it was I who stabbed him. Seven times in all. The truth is, it’s surprisingly difficult to dispatch someone with a vegetable knife.

In case you’re wondering, the dead man is not my husband. I do resent our pitiful sex life and his woeful lack of ambition, but I wouldn’t murder him for it. Not yet, anyway.

Right now, I have far more pressing concerns: scheming to get my daughter into the perfect school; buying my dream home in Hampstead; and disposing of a corpse.

A woman’s work is never done. I’ve created the perfect life – and I’ll kill to keep it.

READERS LOVE LALLA ROOK

‘This one is a wild ride, but in the best way possible … What a main character!!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Perfection to read … such a good ride’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An incredibly fun read! A one-of-a-kind main character … I honestly couldn’t get enough of her. Twisty, sharp, and wildly entertaining’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Witty and wild … an unforgettable female protagonist finding her own way through some very bad days’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Totally chaotic and that's why I adored it … chock full of twists and turns’⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Reseñas de la Crítica

'Lalla Rook is ruthless, unapologetic and shamelessly murderous, you're going to love her. This is a gripping and hilarious read, full of razor-sharp wit' Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of Famous Last Words

'The most wildly entertaining novel you'll read this year: suspenseful but funny, shocking yet stylish… and sophisticated, too – a story with cold blood in its veins and bright ideas in its head' A. J. Finn, #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

‘A wickedly dark and hilarious debut. The writing is witty, wise and wildly entertaining, with well-drawn characters you will love to hate. Motherland meets Killing Eve. An exciting new voice in the genre. Utterly brilliant’ Alice Feeney, author of Beautiful Ugly

'Deliciously dark and hilariously funny; this book is original, unpredictable, and highly entertaining' Jackie Kabler, author of The Revenge Plot

' What a debut! I devoured this razor-sharp, darkly funny thriller. Murder, ambition, and domestic perfection collide in a wickedly wonderful way. Look no further for your new favourite anti-hero' John Marrs, author of The Family Experiment

'Wickedly, wickedly funny. There's never been a school gates novel quite as twisted as this one. It's a pure delight to read' William Shaw, author of The Red Shaw

‘Lalla is a brilliant creation – like a modern day, female Tom Ripley … absolutely tons of fun’ R S Burnett, author of Whiteout

'This bold and provocative psychological thriller will appeal to readers who appreciate grim humor and unreliable narrators' Library Journal

'Amusing… a sly and satirical caper that will leave readers grinning' Publishers Weekly

'Sharp and funny, and the mystery that drives the story is pleasingly twisty … A terrific entertainment for readers who love an unlikable heroine.' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)