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Erscheint vorauss. 20. Mai 2025
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The Power meets Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone in this darkly funny debut, in which a woman suddenly develops the ability to see how long people have to live, and discovers she can also take years of life from one person and bestow them to another.

Produktbeschreibung
The Power meets Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone in this darkly funny debut, in which a woman suddenly develops the ability to see how long people have to live, and discovers she can also take years of life from one person and bestow them to another.
Autorenporträt
Jenny Morris lives in Crowborough, the home of Winnie-the-Pooh and an outrageous number of charity shops. She loves a moral dilemma and writes high-concept crime novels that explore deep philosophical questions like "How much would I have to pay you to eat a human toe?" She has a PhD in cognitive psychology and works as a behavioral scientist.
Rezensionen
'A wonderfully hooky premise with the emotional depth to back it up, An Ethical Guide to Murder is a stellar debut from Jenny Morris. The Trolley Problem for the Uber age' Callum McSorley, author of Squeaky Clean, winner of the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year 2024

'A darkly compelling and brilliantly original take on power, morality, and consequence. Thea's extraordinary gift is both a blessing and a curse, and watching her navigate the blurry line between justice and vengeance makes for an absolutely gripping read. With razor-sharp prose and wonderfully relatable characters, Morris asks the ultimate question: if you had the power of life and death, how far would you go? I couldn't put it down' Amanda Cassidy, Irish Times Bestselling author of The Perfect Place

'You do not want to miss this! A fresh, humorous yet thought-provoking tale of one ordinary, complex woman's quest to put her superpower to good use. Thea's dilemmas of who lives and who dies will keep you pounding through the pages with a smile on your face and an ache in your heart' Graham Bartlett, author of City on Fire

'A deliciously dark, entertainingly sincere Dexter meets Sophie's Choice. Loved it!' Claire Wilson, author of Five by Five

'An Ethical Guide to Murder is a thought-provoking whirlwind of a ride with unexpected twists, well-timed humor, and a propulsive plot. It kept me on my toes until the last page, and I'm still thinking about it!' Gloria Chao, author of The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club and Ex Marks the Spot…mehr