Murder in the Family: A Novel

Murder in the Family is a mystery/thriller told through a screenplay format of Infamous, about director Guy Howard’s stepdad Luke Ryder’s murder 20 years ago. The show covered notorious and unsolved crimes and was “known for its in-depth analysis and exclusive access to those closest to the crime”. In the book, the current season covers the murder of Luke Ryder, which has been left unsolved for two decades, and the new season premiered on the 20th anniversary of the crime. The docuseries shows a group of experts, which includes detectives, retired investigators, a lawyer, and a psychologist (who were apparently invited to the show because they were somehow involved with the case as it turned out), unboxing what has already been investigated on in the past, and discovering there were still a lot of bases that weren’t covered.Each new piece of information they discovered led to a lot more possibilities of what really happened that night of the murder, and each new evidence made me think twice about who the killer really was. There were loads of information being exchanged by the experts which was quite overwhelming, but it made the story feel genuine, nonetheless.It was only at around 80% of the book that I had two suspects who I thought had a high probability of being the real murderer (out of the many people the experts have investigated, interviewed, and researched) – and I’m so proud to say that one of my hunches was right, and was very unexpected.I really enjoyed the book’s screenplay format, which also included some actual pieces the experts used for the investigation like newspaper clippings, maps, handwritten notes, etc. After each broadcast, there was also an online forum where viewers commented, reacted, and discussed what they had watched and voiced their suspicions. There were also some voicemail transcripts and emails shown, as well as Guy’s sister’s text messages to each other as the investigation unraveled. These pieces of media and the screenplay format had me a lot more engaged with the story and made me feel like I was really watching a docuseries.The story was overall fast-paced, compelling, and gripping. The format kept me engaged and thoroughly invested and the book itself was difficult to put down. Some of the characters the experts investigated surprised me with how sick and creepy they are, and yet some are really not who they seem they are.

This reminded me of Janice Hallett in the format. While Hallett favors an epistolary format, "The Murder in the Family" is formatted like a play/transcription of a true crime reality show. Hunter adds realism by including a TV reviewers weekly reaction article and screenshots of a forum discussing the Infamous series.This book is very compulsive. Once you get into the story and comfortable with who the six experts are -- I had to flip back to their descriptions several times in the e-book - the revelations and pacing just gets you going.I stayed up to read this book and was very lucky it was a long weekend, because I cannot recover from all-nighters that quickly anymore! There the expected "cliffhangers" and while I didn't get EVERYTHING correct in my deductions, I got some right.Some of the 6 experts become distinctive in their personalities though not really in HOW they speak, if that makes sense. There are obvious "alphas" who take charge/ fight over leading but everybody speaks the same way. Some experts fade a little in the background, but their personalities could be overwhelmed by the more domineering ones.There are some uncomfortable topics that come up and resolutions left unclear, which I suppose is a deliberate choice to reflect real life. Not everything is resolved to the happiness of audiences.The book touches briefly on the ethics of true crime shows and dredging up traumatic experiences for the sake of capitalism and entertainment. As well, what is really "real" in reality shows?I would definitely recommend this book to others who like thrillers, so long as they don't have negative connotations with reading plays from school!

While I did return the fist copy because it was a "NOT FOR SALE" copy, I did re buy it and received a regular copy of the book. However, my sister (it was a gift) has been highlighting all the misinformation (hopefully it won't hinder her from solving the crime) and grammatical errors. It may not bother you, but it definitely bothers her and would drive me crazy.

I found out about this book because I saw a video about it and bought a physical copy immediately since I was keen on the format. I was sent an uncorrected proof which is clearly marked on the cover saying not for sale. How disappointing! Do better! I kept it anyway. The book description says it's 480 pages and my copy is 462 pages. I sure would love to know what is in the missing pages. Another mystery!If you dislike reading plays, this book is not for you. The book is set up like a teleplay for a true crime documentary and includes character overviews as well as newspaper articles, online discussions, maps, portions of case files, and more. I felt as if I were watching a crime mini-series. It would have been a nice touch to see the family photos that are referenced in the narrative.I began reading it last night after work and finished it tonight. It was a quick and enjoyable read. I didn't guess who the killer was since I started suspecting everyone. I appreciate the way the story ends with the final article which leaves us with some questions yet doesn't feel dissatisfying.

I loved reading "Murder in the Family" by Cara Hunter for several reasons. One because it was a story laid out in a different format than what we, as readers, are used to normally. The plot unfolded in a series of filming episodes that Nick (the producer) who is one of the characters in the book, set up so as to allow a group of experts to work out a cold case concerning a murder that happened in Guy Howard's childhood. Guy Howard was the director of the so-called film series entitled, "Showrunner," who volunteered to have his family life put under the microscope for close examination of possible witnesses, suspects, etc. that this group of experts could find and interview.My second reason for liking this book concerned the clashing personalities of the expert professionals who were hired to work out the case (one a lawyer, one a journalist, one a detective, etc.) and how the author conveyed their opinions/perspectives concerning the crime at hand to the reader while touching upon the themes of honesty, professional and personal integrity, faithfulness, and the boundaries of when to intervene when a life is at stake. The characters' interactions played out nicely in the story particularly since each person had their own connection to the case and the clashes between them were conveyed with realistic potency. I felt like I was in the story with these characters and not just reading it which made the book a hit for me. I was thoroughly gripped right to the very end.In conclusion, for me and I think for other readers as well, there was always the question arising, "okay, what next..." and "okay, where is this character leading me..." leaving us on the edge of our seats in anticipation of the evolving storyline. I cannot say how immensely enjoyable it was to find out who killed Luke Ryder which only came to light through the different twists and turns of the novel.Thank you, Cara Hunter, for this wonderful book, and I hope to read more of your novels in the future.

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@carahunterauthor take a bow!! This uber unique narration of a true crime series in the form of mixed media episodes is not easy to keep the reader engaged with -But you had US Hook, line and sinker!🆃🅷🅴 🅽🅰🅸🅻 🅱🅸🆃🅸🅽🅶 🅿🅻🅾🆃-What happens when you re-hash a 20 year old sensational high profile investigation of a cold case where “Luke Ryder” was found dead in his home garden--- the answer --- You get a rivetting Netflix series ” Infamous ” with the involvement of the family members and an entourage of crime experts and journalists. I'm going to stop here because going any further spoiler free isn't really possible for me .𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚.🆆🅷🅰🆃 🅺🅴🅿🆃 🅼🅴 🅲🆁🆄🆂🅷🅸🅽🅶 🅾🅽 🆃🅷🅴 🅿🅻🅾🆃-“The simplest explanation is usually always right.”- Hugo Fraser.Cara Hunter has taken slow burn to a Pro-Max level. Each page turning twist will keep you hooked to the plot with open ended questions on your mind.The chemistry between the people involved is so intense and questionable it amplifies every twist and turn and you'll actually be gasping for closure.Well, if that's what you're looking for .. look elsewhere, because your head is going to be messed with at another level.#CaraHunter#CaraHunterBooks#AuthorCaraHunter#CrimeFiction#ThrillerNovels#DetectiveNovels#PoliceProcedural#MysteryWriter#BestsellingAuthor

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