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One wealth-obsessed man – who is also dead.
One status-obsessed woman – who is the perfect accessory.
Their four inheritance-obsessed children – each with a killer instinct.
And a murder-obsessed outsider looking to expose them all…
Ever since reading How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie a couple of years ago, I’ve been keeping my eyes out for another book by her. So, I was really excited to give her latest release a read. What a Way to Go is a thrilling novel about money, family and unfortunate demises. It is packed full of dark comedy and witty writing. Bella Mackie’s latest novel is certainly not one to miss.
Anthony Wistern is wealthy beyond imagination. He has a large family, a French chateau, a manor, lots of mistresses and so much more. Unfortunately for him, he is also dead. Suddenly poised to inherit his fortune, each member of the family falls under suspicion. But, that is when the lying starts.
This story is told from 3 perspectives. The first is Anthony who is stuck in limbo as he find out the truth about his death and his family. Then, we have Olivia. She is the grieving widow with a troubled relationship with her children. Finally, the Sleuth. A young woman who is fixated on true crime, happens to know the Western family and is determined to uncover the truth behind Anthony’s death.
Each of the perspectives brings something different to the book and keeps you hooked. Anthony is a very flawed character who you instantly despise but can’t help but want to know the truth about his death. The sleuth is such an excellent embodiment of a lot of true crime fanatics who can’t help but get involved in a mystery. Olivia was my favourite of the three main characters. She is vile but you can’t help but be on her side throughout this book. I enjoyed her a lot.
I loved the unique take on a who dunnit story. The mystery of who murdered Anthony hooks you from start to finish. It takes the reader on a thrilling journey full of twists and turns. I was looking for a mystery to get lost in when I started this book and I certainly found it!
Bella Mackie has an easily digestible writing style. Her writing is full of dark comedy and she has an excellent way of bringing characters to life that you can’t help but love to hate. If you were a fan of her first novel, I’m sure you will love this one. I’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for another novel by her in the future.
Overall, What a Way to Go is a darkly humorous mystery novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. If you like family drama, mysteries and characters you love to hate, then this book is for you. I would highly recommend giving it a read!
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