Getting Away With Murder by Shari Lapena: A Twisty, Gripping Psychological Thriller Review

Getting Away With Murder is a gripping thriller of wealth, greed and jealousy, with twists, tension and a satisfying conclusion.

Summary:

🇨🇦 Jill and Ted cherish their meticulously renovated New York brownstone as both a sanctuary and a symbol of their success, but when Ted’s inheritance disappears after a disastrous investment, their carefully curated lifestyle is suddenly at risk. Desperate to save their home and status, the couple convinces themselves that murdering a wealthy relative—whose fortune they are set to inherit—is the perfect solution. As they plot the unthinkable together, their plan depends entirely on trust, flawless execution, and the hope that no unexpected complications threaten to expose their deadly scheme.

My Thoughts:

I love a good psychological thriller, and when I read the synopsis for Getting Away With Murder, I knew I wanted to read it. This is a story filled with wealth, greed, jealousy and desperation, and it had me hooked from the very beginning.

Jill and Ted have a gorgeous New York brownstone that they cherish and would seemingly do anything to keep. Ted was born into money, but the inheritance he received has now run out. To make matters worse, he has borrowed money from some rather unorthodox lenders to invest, only to have that investment turn into a costly mistake. With their home—and their carefully curated lifestyle—at risk, Ted knows he needs to find a solution, not only to save the brownstone but also to protect his marriage.

The answer they come up with is as shocking as it is chilling. Jill and Ted plot and carry out an “accidental” death involving a family member for whom Ted is the sole beneficiary of the estate. But, of course, things don’t go quite as simply as they hope. What follows is a complicated series of events that kept me guessing about what would happen next. I loved the fast pace and the way the story continued to introduce twists and complications, while the satisfying conclusion brought everything together nicely.

The Narration:

The audiobook was an especially enjoyable experience thanks to one of my favourite narrators, January LaVoy. She is the perfect choice for this suspenseful story, capturing the angst, desperation and greed of the characters and bringing the tension to life. I also really appreciated the conversation between Shari Lapena and January LaVoy at the end of the audiobook, and I would encourage fellow audiobook listeners to be sure to listen to it.

Final Thoughts:

Getting Away With Murder is a fast-paced psychological thriller about how far people will go to protect their wealth, their home and the life they believe they deserve. If you enjoy stories about wealthy families, questionable decisions and murder plots that don’t go according to plan, this one is definitely worth picking up.