Eight Perfect Murders Peter Swanson, 2008 HarperCollins 288 pp. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Large Print) : Swanson, Peter : "The story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction's most ingenious murders" -- Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "Eight Perfect Murders"--chosen from among the best of the best including Agatha Christie's A. Eight Perfect Murders. But no one is more surprised than Mal, now the owner of the Old Devils Bookstore in Boston, when an FBI agent comes knocking on his door one snowy day in February. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter, 1968- : "Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "Eight Perfect Murders"--chosen from among the best of the best including Agatha Christie's A. Summary: A chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction’s most ingenious murders. Pin. Eight Perfect Murders Peter Swanson. The Premise. Tweet. . B. C. Murders, Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train, Ira Levin's Death Trap, A. Eight Perfect Murders sends readers on a thrilling ride with plenty of well-timed reveals. . Having read Eight Perfect Murders, who would you recommend it to? Eight Perfect Murders (Large Print) : Swanson, Peter : Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "Eight Perfect Murders"--chosen from among the best of the best including Agatha Christie's A. Eight Perfect Murders is an enjoyable read about a series of murders and some dark, painful secrets, but what makes it special is the way in which Swanson made his book a celebration of all books. More By and About This Author. Summary: "Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "Eight Perfect Murders". Book review by Dinh. Mr. and Mrs. Smith; Rebecca; The Birds; The Farmer’s Wife; The Manxman; The Skin Game; The Thirty-Nine Steps; Young and Innocent; Poetry. Since the death of his wife, he leads a quiet life, mostly going from work to home, with the occasional social outing. --Lisa Gardner Fiendish good fun. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (eBook) : Swanson, Peter : A Kirkus Best Fiction Book of the year Swanson rips us from one startling plot twist to the next... A true tour de force. Peter Swanson did not disappoint with his latest thriller, Eight Perfect Murders, once again reminding me why he is one of my favorite authors. Summary Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "Eight Perfect Murders"--chosen from among the best of the best including Agatha Christie's A. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : From the author of 'Before She Knew Him' comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense about a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fictions most ingenious murders. 4 Shares. Summary : A bride’s dream honeymoon becomes a nightmare when a man with whom she’s had a regrettable one-night stand shows up in this electrifying psychological thriller from the acclaimed author of Eight Perfect Murders. Eight Perfect Murders (Book) : Swanson, Peter : From the author of 'Before She Knew Him' comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense about a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fictions most ingenious murders. Eight Perfect Murders; Before She Knew Him; All the Beautiful Lies; Her Every Fear; The Kind Worth Killing; The Girl with a Clock for a Heart; Other Writing. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack, which he titled Eight Perfect Murders. SUMMARY Malcolm runs Old Devils Bookstore, a well known Boston bookstore specializing in thrillers and mystery novels. B. C. Murders, Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train, Ira Levin's Death Trap, A. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : From the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction's most ingenious murders.-- Review: This is my first book by author Peter Swanson. The Hitchcock Sequence. He reveals not only the method of each "perfect murder" but the motivations and the identity of each murderer. There are so many reasons to pick up Swanson’s latest release, but here are five that stand out the most. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : "Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "Eight Perfect Murders"--chosen from among the best of the best including Agatha Christie's A. Eight Perfect Murders. March 2020 : Audio CD. Abigail Baskin never thought she’d fall in … The Old Devils Bookstore is reminiscent of indie bookstores across the country and some of the characters, which include the author who co-owns the store and a few readers who regularly buy … But no one is more surprised than Mal, now the owner of a bookshop in Boston, when an FBI agent comes knocking on his door. My problem with Eight Perfect Murders is that Peter Swanson blatantly disregards one of the tacit rules of paying homage to any work of fiction, but especially a mystery novel. I easily gave it 4 Stars. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : A Kirkus Best Fiction Book of the year Swanson rips us from one startling plot twist to the next... A true tour de force. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : From the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction's most ingenious murders.-- Title: Eight Perfect Murders: A Novel (Malcolm Kershaw) Author(s): Peter Swanson ISBN: 1-09-410554-6 / 978-1-09-410554-3 Publisher: HarperCollins B and Blackstone Publishing Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU . ISBN-13: 9780062838209 Summary A chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction’s most ingenious murders. A large part of what makes Swanson’s new novel so fascinating is its premise. OTHER BOOKS. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : From the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction's most ingenious murders.-- Share. Eight Perfect Murders (Book) : Swanson, Peter : From the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction's most ingenious murders.-- I love to discover new authors to love and having read Eight Perfect Murders I can honestly say I will be checking out more of Swanson’s work. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : "Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "Eight Perfect Murders"--chosen from among the best of the best including Agatha Christie's A. Swanson’s is known for The Kind Worth Killing and Her Every Fear so I will add those to my to read list! He ruins every one of the eight books by divulging in great detail the endings. “Eight Perfect Murders creates expectations it then subverts, presents suspects only to eliminate them, ... SUMMARY Malcolm runs Old Devils Bookstore, a well known Boston bookstore specializing in thrillers and mystery novels. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Large Print) : Swanson, Peter : "The story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction's most ingenious murders"-- Provided by publisher. B. C. Murders, Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train, Ira Levin's Death Trap, A. SUMMARY Malcolm runs Old Devils Bookstore, a well known Boston bookstore specializing in thrillers and mystery novels. Everything was explained thoroughly and I didn't have to read … Summary: Years ago, bookseller and mystery aficionado Malcolm Kershaw compiled a list of the genre's most unsolvable murders, those that are almost impossible to crack--which he titled "Eight Perfect Murders"--chosen from among the best of the best including Agatha Christie's A. Peter Swanson did not disappoint with his latest thriller, Eight Perfect Murders, once again reminding me why he is one of my favorite authors. Previous Post Eight Perfect Murders By … . Enhance Your Book Club: Bring your favorite crime fiction book and discuss why it should be included in the perfect murder list. Categories: Book Club Discussion Questions Author: Dinh Post navigation. Summary; Excerpt "Eight Perfect Murders" was the first piece I wrote for the Old Devils blog. I easily gave it 4 Stars. John Haley, my new boss, had asked me to write a list of my favorite mystery novels, but instead I pitched the idea of writing a list of perfect murders in crime fiction. Morrow, $26.99 (304p) ISBN 978-0-06-283820-9. Summary: A chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction’s most ingenious murders. Here's why I liked it: The "eight perfect murders" were weaved expertly through the story, and while they were the base of the entire plot, there wasn't too much taken from the other stories. --Lisa Gardner Fiendish good fun. Share 4. Eight Perfect Murders A Novel (Book) : Swanson, Peter : From the hugely talented author of Before She Knew Him comes a chilling tale of psychological suspense and an homage to the thriller genre tailor-made for fans: the story of a bookseller who finds himself at the center of an FBI investigation because a very clever killer has started using his list of fiction's most ingenious murders.-- I feel very late to the Peter Swanson fan party. Check out Eight Perfect Murders book review! Read synopsis.