Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village

So you’re thinking about taking a trip to England?

A weekend roaming narrow old lanes, touring the faded glories of a country manor, and quaffing pints in the pub. How charming. That is, unless you have the misfortune of finding yourself in an English Murder Village, where danger lurks around each picturesque cobblestone corner and every sip of tea may be your last. If you insist on your travels, do yourself a favor and bring a copy of this little book. It may just keep you alive.

Brought to life with dozens of Gorey-esque drawings by illustrator Jay Cooper and peppered with allusions to classic crime series and unmistakably British murder lore, Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village gives you the tools you need to avoid the same fate, should you find yourself in a suspiciously cozy English village (or simply dream of going). Good luck! And whatever you do, avoid the vicar.

Praise for Your Guide
Publishers Weekly⭐starred review
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“Johnson’s signature mix of wit and mystery shines in this compelling sapphic thriller that comments on eugenics, family loyalty, and complicated friendships. The secluded island setting—which is described to Marlowe as “Death Disney World”—ratchets up suspense as narration deftly alternates between Marlowe’s self-deprecating reflections and flashbacks from 1932; the queer romance subplot adds warmth and depth.”
Booklist⭐starred review
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“Johnson gives the Truly Devious series a break in this stand-alone sapphic mystery following two equally gripping time lines: the Ralston family deaths and Marlowe’s present-day sleuthing. Marlowe’s excellent memory and love of puzzles serve her well, while her self-deprecating, deadpan humor fills the narrative with quirky charm. Suspenseful, smartly executed, and hilarious.”
Kirkus
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“Johnson’s latest juxtaposes Marlowe’s clever, funny, slightly neurotic first-person voice with chapters about the mysterious historical family, which included six children who were adopted from England during World War I by Phillip Ralston, a eugenicist physician….Compelling mysteries unfurl in the past and the present, centering on tragedies that befall both groups. An engaging and expansive mystery.”
School Library J0urnal
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“A fun, thrilling mystery than spans almost a century, and a must-read for mystery fans.”
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