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Pub Date Mar 09 2026 | Archive Date Mar 09 2026


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Description

Ruth Watkins is pretending to be a serial killer…

Two years ago, Ruth was an ambitious journalist on the trail of a serial killer with a very specific calling card. Then her best friend became the latest victim, and Ruth’s life fell apart. When police shelve the case, Ruth decides there is only one way to force them to keep looking: make him kill again. Or at least, make it look like he has…

The good news: working at a funeral home has its perks, like access to fresh hearts she can use to stage convincing crime scenes.

The bad news: the real killer has noticed Ruth’s ‘work’ too, and now it’s not just the police trying to catch her…

A darkly hilarious thriller about grief, revenge, and the surprisingly thin line between solving a murder and creative corpse management. Perfect for fans of How to Kill Your Family and Listen for the Lie.

Ruth Watkins is pretending to be a serial killer…

Two years ago, Ruth was an ambitious journalist on the trail of a serial killer with a very specific calling card. Then her best friend became the...


Advance Praise

Readers love H.J. Garbett:

‘Pitch-perfect black humor.’ Observer

‘This book had me laughing out loud so much I woke my son up from his nap early and for that I will never forgive the author… Think How to Kill Your Family / How to Kill Men and Get Away With It – but wittier (sorry Bella Mackie and Katy Brent).’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I flew through it in a day… Dark, funny, and a plot that goes 100mph. This is one of my favourite books I’ve read so far this year.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A deliciously dark comedy. Even the cat had me laughing out loud… Easy five stars from me.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘An absolute gem—I was hooked from the very first page. I knew instantly this was going to be a wild, brilliant ride… I genuinely don’t think I’ll ever stop recommending it!’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Readers love H.J. Garbett:

‘Pitch-perfect black humor.’ Observer

‘This book had me laughing out loud so much I woke my son up from his nap early and for that I will never forgive the author… Think How...


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