Actually, I'm A Murderer by Terry Deary

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, Terry Deary, comes a hilarious and whip-smart crime novel. This gripping mystery is perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Richard Osman, and Janice Hallett.

Set in 1973, the lives of four strangers are irrevocably changed after sharing a carriage on the night train back to Newcastle with an unremarkable little man who declares, 'Actually, I'm a murderer.' By the next day, the consequences unfold: one person dead, one becomes a blackmailer, and another is forced into a crime. All are observed by Aline, a local police officer pursuing her own agenda. As the body count rises, the central question remains: how many murderers are on the loose, and who will be the next victim?

Praise for the Novel

• 'Sinister and hilarious. Great fun' SUN
• '[A] smart, funny and deftly executed page turner' GUARDIAN
• 'Extraordinarily fun and oh-so-gripping' i PAPER
• 'Dark, witty . . . had me racing for the end' JANICE HALLETT
• 'Funny, and so very, very clever . . . the most fun I've had reading a book in a long time ' M. W. CRAVEN
• 'Laugh-out-loud funny' WOMAN & HOME
• 'A fun page-turner . . . a gripping book and perfect for Knives Out fans' PRESS ASSOCIATION

Key Features

• Genre: Crime & Mystery
• Author: Terry Deary
• Part of the series: The Actually Murders (Book 1 of 2)
• Pre-order the next book: Actually, I'm A Corpse

Specifications

• Author/Artist: Deary, Terry
• Binding: paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 368 pages
• Publication Date: March 12, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1408720116
• ISBN-13: 978-1408720110
• Dimensions: 122 x 24 x 196mm
• Weight: 250 g

Dive into this witty, original, and deeply engaging mystery that promises a delightful joyride of a book.