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One quiet neighborhood
Three different families
Bound by murder

Klara never wanted the house with the white picket fence. Troy never wanted anything else.

Nothing is quite right with this happy couple, but they fit right in. The mother in the blue house, Mary, is cleaning out her son's old room before she sells, haunted by the mistakes of her past and afraid of what her home has become. Next door, Henry, freshly laid off and back living with his parents, has plenty of time to watch everyone—especially wives. He knows something is wrong. But then then nothing is quite as it seems, and sometimes you miss what is right in front of you. 

Murder will soon thread its way through this world in ways no one will see coming—unless you've been plotting all along.

For me, this was yet another book told from far too many viewpoints. That being said, it was still a good story. 3 out of 5 ⭐️

You will not be able to put this book down!

This book follows several individuals, all hiding secrets. Klara and Troy, the couple who burned brightly at the start of their relationship, but things have taken a turn. Henry, watching the unhappy couple across the street. Mary, a mother who is grieving.

Murder has already hit this sleepy neighborhood. Will it hit it again?

The characters were all captivating, and the changing POVs propelled the book forward. I finished it in 24 hours, loving all the twists and turns.

Nora Murphy is a genius.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

OURS IS A TALE OF MURDER is a twisty domestic thriller that unfolds slowly through multiple timelines and three primary POVs -

* Klara and Troy - an unhappy couple
* Henry - an unemployed recluse who lives with his parents
* Mary - a mother who is preparing to sell her house

The plot was compelling, but the writing felt a bit flat. And none of the characters were likable. There was a doozy of the twist, though, and I enjoyed the ending.

🌟Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.🌟

I enjoyed this suspenseful novel. Loved all the different POVs and the characters were well developed. This book had some great twists and the writing kept engaged and made me not want to put the book down. If you want a book to hook you in, this is it!!!

Klara never wanted the house with the white picket fence. Troy never wanted anything else. Nothing is quite right with this happy couple, but they fit right in. The mother in the blue house, Mary, is cleaning out her son's old room before she sells, haunted by the mistakes of her past and afraid of what her home has become. Next door, Henry, freshly laid off and back living with his parents, has plenty of time to watch everyone—especially wives. He knows something is wrong. But then then nothing is quite as it seems, and sometimes you miss what is right in front of you.

I was so invested in this and loved it until the 75% mark. I liked reading the multiple POV’s and trying to figure out how they will all connect. It had a really eerie feeling to it, it kind of reminded me of ‘You’. HOWEVER, the twist was honestly so disappointing and I felt robbed 🥲🫠 (2.75 ⭐️)

✨ Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts ✨

This was very intriguing from the jump. I was nervous with the multiple POV’s it did get a little confusing at times but overall it was really enjoyable and kept me on my toes!

This was a FABULOUS read! Great characters and suspensful story with a HUGE twist and a satisfying ending. Looking forward to more from this author!

I really enjoyed this book! I went in expecting just a suspense/murder mystery but was pleasantly surprised to find it was also a story of relationships and how different it looks between different families and makes you reflect on unreliable narratives. It unfolded slowly which allowed me to take time to get to know characters. I found the jumping between narrative types slightly confusing and off putting at first but I got used to it and it does make sense in the end.

Was such a good read! I am an avid thriller/mystery reader, and this book kept me on my toes from beginning to end. I truly couldn’t put the book down to figure out how it all ends. Very well written. Would recommend!

The plot of Ours is a Tale of Murder was great. I loved it, I will say the twists were hit or miss for me - some of them I was completely shocked by, others were predictable. The multiple POVs added depth to the story and made it a really enjoyable read.


Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Three families whose only apparent connection is where they live.
Troy and Klara, newcomers to the neighborhood, but all is not well between them.
Mary seems to live alone after a tragedy. But does she?
Then there is Henry, unemployed and living with his parents. He is also obsessed with the married woman across the street.
I could not put this book down! My little gray cells were smoking, trying to fit the pieces into a picture that made sense. If you guess the first major twist, kudos, because I did not see it coming.
This was so cleverly structured, that even after thinking about it for several days, I doubt that I could have seen what was coming. I am not going to say anything else for risk of giving important parts of the story away. Well done.
I read this on the beach and even though it will not be published until February, it will make a great indoor read too.

Ours Is a Tale of Murder 5/5 stars! By far the best thriller I’ve read in a while! I stayed engaged and at the edge of my seat until the very last page.

This story is told in two parts, from multiple points of view, with flashbacks to the past. It did take me a bit to sort out who was who and where their storyline was taking them, but once it clicked I found it very easy to keep track of everything happening because I was so invested! The twist was so well done and took me by total surprise and the way the stories merged was unlike anything I expected.

I highly recommend giving Ours Is a Tale of Murder a read when it releases this coming February!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This was such an eerily good read! There were so many shocking twists and I had to read this book in one sitting because I couldn’t stand the suspense! I love books where everything intersects at a certain point between plot lines and characters and this satisfied that craving for me! Fantastic writing, a quickly evolving plot, and enough suspense to keep the reader on edge, this is the ideal book when you want to really get lost in a book for a day or two!

Wow talk about speechless !!! This had me hooked from the beginning. Finished within 48 hours, perfect example of fast paced, page turner

The three seemingly-unrelated narratives made me want to read more to see how they were connected. Each of the stories was interesting in its own right, and though one of the stories fizzled out in part 2, I generally liked how they wove together. Overall, the ending was satisfying because it was realistic and wrapped up all the loose ends.

Wow! The plot of this book is so intricate and so well done. Parts one and two are seamlessly woven in a way that is both perfection and jaw-dropping. The multi POV add layers that enhance the overall story. The antagonist is written in such a way that it's almost skin crawling. And of course, you can help but feel for the MFC. Absolutely, without a doubt worth a read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for an ARC of Ours Is a Tale of Murder.

I will start by saying that this was a very quick read due to the fast pace of the story and the engaging writing style. Unfortunately, I didn't love the storyline. The "big twist" about 2/3 of the way through the book honestly felt like kind of a cheap trick by the author and then the remainder of the book was uninteresting and anti-climactic. I think I need a break from domestic thrillers because the category is feeling very played-out lately. Overall, not horrible, but definitely not exciting enough for me to recommend this book to other readers.

3 stars

Wow! This book pulled me out of my reading slump! Very addicting story, with a satisfying ending. I'm a dedicated thriller reader, and the twist surprised me! Would definitely recommend this!

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This was deliciously addicting!! I rolled my eyes when I read “ clear your schedule” & then proceeded to read this all in one sitting lol.. The story reads smoother than butter & is wayyyyy more addictive than anything you can purchase from your local dealer. I wish this was coming out before Christmas! It would make a great stocking stuffed for my thriller lovers

Yikes!! My head is still spinning with this spine tingling psychological suspense story. I have enjoyed Nora Murphy's previous thrillers, and Ours Is A Tale Of Murder is her best yet. The carefully crafted plot, the attention to detail, and the flawless way everything is tied together have fast tracked Murphy to my must-read authors list. I read it in one sitting, though I tried to stretch it out, but as I lay in bed, it kept calling to me, so I got up and read all night.


In a quiet neighborhood, three families are dealing with their own personal turmoils. Each has their story to tell, and a little more than halfway through, they merge together. Filled with so much deception, lies, secrets, and narcissism, it's no wonder that when the stories do come together, there is an explosion of gasp out loud moments sending the reader scrambling to get to the finish.


This was one of my most favorite books so far this year. The smooth flow of writing makes it a fast-paced page turner. This is a must-read that will stay with you for a long time.

Thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the advanced copy