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What A Way To Go

A darkly humorous family mystery

Bella Mackie author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:24th Apr '25

£9.99

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A wealthy family's dark secrets unravel after the sudden death of their patriarch in What A Way To Go, blending humor with a gripping mystery.

In What A Way To Go, Bella Mackie weaves a darkly comedic tale centered around the wealthy Anthony Wistern, whose life of luxury is abruptly cut short by his untimely death. With a fragrant wife, a picturesque family, and a lifestyle filled with questionable morals, Anthony's demise sets off a chain reaction within his family. As they grapple with the unexpected inheritance, suspicion looms over each member, revealing the fractures and secrets that lie beneath their glamorous facade.

The narrative unfolds with a sharp wit and caustic humor, as Mackie introduces us to a cast of gloriously repugnant characters. Each family member, driven by greed and self-interest, becomes a suspect in Anthony's death, leading to a gripping exploration of their dysfunctional dynamics. The author’s ability to blend humor with a murder mystery creates a compelling read, perfect for fans of dark comedy and family sagas.

Mackie’s writing is celebrated for its elegance and sharp observations, making What A Way To Go a standout choice for those who enjoy biting satire. With comparisons to the hit series Succession, the book promises to entertain as it delves into the absurdities of wealth and familial bonds, all while keeping readers on their toes with unexpected twists and turns.

'Super-sharp, lethally witty' NIGELLA LAWSON

'Delicious' JOJO MOYES

'Very funny… I inhaled it' JOE LYCETT

‘Taut, pacy, seamless… a huge pleasure to read’ MARIAN KEYES

'A blend of Miss Marple-style whodunnit and social comedy — a gleeful satirising of the awfulness of the 1 per cent in TV shows such as The White Lotus and SuccessionSUNDAY TIMES, Book of the Year

‘Undeniably funny’ GUARDIAN

‘Mackie has assembled a gloriously repugnant cast… A dark, funny story of a very dysfunctional family’ OBSERVER

‘Ridiculous fun – with awful characters… a surefire bestseller’ iNews

‘A blend of Miss Marple-style whodunnit and social comedy — a gleeful satirising of the awfulness of the 1 per cent’ THE TIMES

'An English Succession on steroids. Terrible people doing terrible things – all conveyed with a heady sense of dark humour, mordant wit, and a few “did she *really* go there?” moments' SARAH VAUGHAN

'Still not over Succession? A dysfunctional family with four inheritance-obsessed children gives the Roy clan a run for its money, with a murderous twist'SUNDAY TIMES STYLE

‘Brilliant!’ SUN

‘Wonderfully wicked’ RED MAGAZINE

'A tart, engaging read' SUNDAY MAIL

‘Ferociously entertaining’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

‘Gripping, sharp and funny' WOMAN & HOME

Deliciously camp… will be enjoyed by fans of Saltburn and Knives OutNEW STATESMAN

'Thoroughly enjoyable, like Succession rewritten by Agatha Christie’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘A tense and twisted drama… a funny, dark, rugpull of a read that you won’t want to put down’ HEAT

'The right side of spiky and the right kind of fun, with huge personality' ADELE PARKS

‘Fabulous… I didn’t want it to end’ IRISH INDEPENDENT

‘A witty and entertaining mash-up of class, wealth and crime’ IRISH TIMES

‘Wickedly funny, and sometimes just plain wicked, this is a witty read on those wanting what they feel they're owed’ BELFAST TELEGRAPH

'Fast-paced, funny and will have you guessing until the end' S MAGAZINE

ISBN: 9780008365981

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 24mm

Weight: 270g

384 pages