As someone who has attended book conventions as a reader/fan, this book was very interesting. It is fiction but a lot of real life things are included. I loved this because I felt more in the story. There are four POV’s and a Twitter account in play with this story. I enjoyed show the author went between the POV’s and when an event happened to the four characters, we got the reaction of all four from their POV.

This book started out really good and captured my attention right away. A book about books and writers? I love it.

There were a lot of good twists in this book, but when there was infidelity and a bunch of other stuff being brought in, I started to lose a little bit of interest. The dialogue between the four main characters kept me going.

The ending was a little short of great for me. Typically, I can't guess the ending which is why I love thrillers & mysteries.

This one for me was sooooo far away from expectations that I think it took a little away from it.

Overall, still love Jaime Lynn Hendricks, but this one definitely wasn't my fave by her!

Just like her last book Jamie Lynn Hendricks has delivered another one, two punch thriller.. You think you know- just trust me, you have no idea what’s going on.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fast paced thriller that had twist and turns that I did not see coming.
I would absolutely recommend this one

I got sucked into I DIDN'T DO IT so fast, I finished reading this book in a day! It is a fast paced murder mystery that happens at a Thriller writer’s convention—is that a real thing? If not, it should be I’d be among the first to get tickets to the convention. Anyway, I DID’NT DO IT has some finger pointings and deducing from the clues which may be predictable for some readers, but they are interesting and clever regardless! Highly recommend if you are looking for a movie-type mystery to read.

Thank you Penzler via Netgalley for the eARC.

Technically I gave this one a 4.5 but rounded up on here. I predicted a lot of the ending. Typically that causes me to knock a book down in rating, but I thought this one was so clever that it didn’t even do that. I didn’t think I would fly through this one like I did, but I couldn’t put it down!

I had fun reading this one, although it is not my favorite book by the author, it was definitely unique and entertaining. I loved that this book was from the perspective of the writer, definitely a fun and unique take from the author. I loved the fact that it takes place at a murder and suspense conference for writers and authors- how fun, and realistic! However, I really disliked all the characters and I felt they were very stereotypical and very one dimensional- which made it hard for me to thoroughly enjoy this one. The premise sounded really good, but I struggled with it.

I made it a little bit into this book and realized it just wasn't for me. I didn't like anyone in the book everything was just so irritating. I just didn't click with the writing style at all so I decided to pass on this one.

Now this was a who dun it and it was a wild ride!

Murderpalooza, is the premier thriller writers conference, which is meant to be an exciting celebration of the genre for its authors! But what happens when the bestselling author tan favorite Kristin Bailey is found dead in her hotel room? The four rival authors―a midlister, an egomaniac, a has-been, and a newbie―also begin getting targeted by an anonymous social media account and they wonder if they’re next.

First, they begin bonding and trying to figure out who’s behind it. As the account teases them, it begins to slowly reveal dark secrets that each of them have connected to Kristin―secrets that make them a suspect in each other’s eyes. Soon, they are turning on each other and silently accusing each as a killer. With time running out until the awards ceremony where the social media account has promised a big reveal, the only thing they know for sure is that no one is better at both creating and solving a mystery than the people who write them for a living.

Murderpalooza, the premier conference for thriller writers, promises an exhilarating celebration of the genre and its distinguished authors. However, the festive atmosphere takes a dark turn when bestselling author Kristin Bailey is discovered dead in her hotel room. Suddenly, four rival authors—a midlister, an egomaniac, a has-been, and a newbie—find themselves targeted by an anonymous social media account, sparking fears that they might be the next victims.

In a twist of fate, the authors, initially at odds, unite to uncover the identity of the sinister force behind the threats. As the mysterious account taunts them, it gradually unveils secrets linking each author to Kristin, turning them into suspects in each other's eyes. A sense of paranoia sets in, leading to accusations and distrust among the once-bonded group. With the looming awards ceremony where the social media account promises a significant revelation, the authors realize that, as creators and solvers of mysteries, their expertise may be the key to unravelling this deadly puzzle.

Jaime Lynn Hendricks crafts a quirky and humorous tale, offering a unique whodunit that caters to those seeking an unconventional mystery. The narrative unfolds through alternating chapters, each focusing on one of the four authors—none of whom are particularly likeable, each possessing their brand of obnoxiousness. While the plot demands occasional suspension of disbelief, the story delivers surprises, with some revelations proving unexpected, while others are more apparent. The ending, however, is a perfect conclusion, making it an ideal beach read for mystery lovers.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It sucked me in!

It's time for Murderpalooza! The main thriller conference is for fans to get closer to their idols and for writers to network into their next book deal. The last evening of the conference, it finishes with an award ceremony.

Then, on the first morning of the event, one of the nominees to win the award, Kristin Bailey is found murdered in her hotel room. Kristin was quite famous and successful. She was liked well by other writers. Who would want to hurt her?

Suddenly, a new Twitter account pops up and goes by the handle @MpaloozaNxt2Die. This account is only following four writers, all with connections to Kristin:

Vicky Overton is another nominee. She lives in Florida (yay) with her boyfriend Jim. She is hoping to get her agent/publisher to promote her second book.

Davis Walton is the most famous author despite his novel not being published yet. He already has a movie deal and women are sweet on him.

Mike Brooks is the Has Been. He had a super successful first few years but now his books are not selling. He is working on promoting his newest novel which he co-wrote with a mystery author.

The last one in this quartet is Suzanne Shih. She has signed with an agent for her first novel. She is super excited about the whole event as a fan and a newbie writer. She is also Kristin's stalker.

Did one of them do it or is one of them the next one to die?

My favorite characters were Vicky and Mike. Davis was hateful for the most part and Suzanne needed to be committed.

I was able to guess the main twist but there was a couple that I didn't see coming

I truly enjoyed, Jaime Lynn Hendricks's Finding Tessa, didn't read her sophomore book but I'm glad I read I Didn't Do It.

I can't wait for what she has planned next.

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Scarlet via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Fast paced and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.

"If you're a thriller reader, you sleep with one eye open and trust no one--not your parents, your best friend, your coworkers, and especially not a spouse or lover. They're all fucking crazy murderers."

Oh JLH, I adore you.

I Didn't Do It is set at the premiere thriller writing convention of the year--Murderpalooza. When a prominent thriller writer ends up dead, four other writers end up banding together to try to solve the murder and figure out who might be next.

This was such a fun book that kept me flipping pages. Each of the main characters narrates chapters and I fully enjoyed each pov. Hendricks has established herself as an autobuy author for me and I can't wait to see what her twisty little brain comes up with next!

I have loved all of Jaime Lynn Hendricks' books and I Didn't Do It did not disappoint! The cutthroat business of publishing, the sometimes nice/sometimes snarky authors, and the absolute perfect description of the way social media can make or break anyone, it was so good. And the final twist? Yeah, I was shocked. I loved this book and Hendricks has become an auto-buy author for me from hear on out!

Jaime Lynn Hendricks is always a must read for me. Her ability to write through multiple points of view clearly has always been her forte. It can be difficult to keep characters straight in these types of books. But under Hendricks' capable pen, each point of view felt distinct and rich, which lent itself to keeping the tension and mystery up throughout the story. Definite must read!

DNF @ 29% - This story is probably pretty good (Jaime Lynn Hendricks has never disappointed me in the past), it seems to be your standard murder mystery, based in at a writer's convention. For some reason, I just couldn't get into it. Maybe it was my mood, maybe it was because it was a bit slower paced, maybe (probably) it was because there are 5 characters to keep track of, and the relationships between them all, and I'm just too tired lately to keep up.

I was listening to the audiobook (the narrators are fantastic!), and for whatever reason my phone decided to skip to the end and completely lose my place, so I took it as a sign from the universe that it was time to move on.

3.5⭐
Genre ~ domestic thriller
Publication date ~ May 23, 2023
Page Count ~ 329
Audio length ~ 9 hours 36 minutes
Narrators ~ Emily Sutton-Smith, Catherine Ho, Kyle Burrow
POV ~ multiple 1st
Featuring ~ authors, infidelity, old secrets

Vicky Overton, Davis Walton, Suzanne Shih & Mike Brooks are all at Murderpalooza, a writer's conference, when an actual murder occurs...dun dun dun.

Who killed Kristin? I liked the premise and how there are a few suspects each with their own reasoning of why they could be the killer. Is it the co~author? How about the stalker? Or maybe it has to do with who she was sleeping with.

Overall, I liked this one. It was suspenseful with some predictability, but definitely some things I didn't see coming either. I love that we have multiple POV's that slowly revealed their true self, which made them unlikable and unreliable for sure.

Side note ~ Kristin is the only person dead yet pretty much every time her name was mentioned we got her full name, why??

I was able to listen to an audio copy as well.
Narration notes:
Vicky's narrator was great. Kyle narrated for both Davis and Mike and was okay, a bit robotic sometimes. I could have went for some distinction between the two characters, but since each chapter was titled I wasn't too bothered by it. Suzanne's narrator liked to pause after every sentence. The book probably would have been at least 30 minutes less will all the time she wasted. I definitely preferred my kindle copy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jaime Lynn Hendricks and Penzler Publishers for the free e-book in exchange for honest review.

This is my first by this author and I found it very enjoyable! A mystery novel about mystery/thriller writers at a convention and murders are happening!? Who isn’t interested. I enjoyed how this turned out and I’ll definitely be reading more from Hendricks.

I Didn’t Do It
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Author: Jamie Lynn Hendricks

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Penzler Publishers and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

Synopsis: Murderpalooza, the premier thriller writers conference, is meant to be an exciting celebration of the genre and its preeminent writers. But when bestselling author and industry favorite Kristin Bailey is found dead in her hotel room, four rival authors―a midlister, an egomaniac, a has-been, and a newbie―also get targeted by an anonymous social media account and wonder if they’re next.

First, they find themselves bonding to try to find out who’s behind it. As the account taunts them, it slowly reveals secrets that each of them have connected to Kristin―secrets that make them a suspect in each other’s eyes. Soon, they are turning on each other and silently accusing each as a killer. With time running out until the awards ceremony where the social media account has promised a big reveal, the only thing they know for sure is that no one is better at both creating and solving a mystery than the people who write them for a living.

My Thoughts: Four attendees to Murerpalooza begin to receive cryptic text and social media posts after an attendee is murdered. We have Kristin Bailey, whom was murdered, nominated for award, fan favorite, and established/successful. Davis Walton, highly successful but has some secrets he would take to the grave. Vicky Overton, has published one book that was a success but is struggling to find someone to publish her next novel, also nominated for the award. Next is Mike Brooks, past successful author but his recent booked have flopped, however, he is working on a new project with a secret established author. Lastly, is Suzanne Shih, she has not had a book published yet, is very obsessed with Bailey, at stalker levels, and Bailey even took legal action against her stalker-like activities. We follow these four attendees as they work as to who is threatening them and trying to get to the bottom of Bailey’s murder.

The story is narrated by the attendees, Kristin, Davis, Vicky, Mike, Suzanne, and a mystery narrator. All of the narrators were unreliable and unlikeable. Even though the characters were not likable, the premise of the book kept me hooked. The way Hendricks creates this story in a back door look at the publishing world is truly amazing and it shows the highly competitive nature of trying to get a book published, the cutthroat methods utilized, how quickly your name is forgotten, how quick your success can be obtained and then lost, and the politics and inner workings of it, just fascinating. The plot is delivered in many twisty layers with the ending being unpredictable.

Overall, I throughly enjoyed this story. It was suspenseful, gripping, and twisty. There were some parts that seemed repetitive, but the characters were being built. I have read all of Hendricks’ books and they are all wonderfully twisty and suspenseful. I would highly recommend this one and any of her other works.

A murder mystery at a murder/thriller author fest, yes please! I think this was a great concept. While the characters were all a bit unlikable, the plot kept the story moving and me engaged. I wish that this book would have gone a little darker with this concept and it was a bit predictable, but the story was still enjoyable.