Murder Your Employer
The McMasters Guide to Homicide
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Narrated by:
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Neil Patrick Harris
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Simon Vance
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Written by:
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Rupert Holmes
About this listen
A New York Times bestseller! From Edgar Award-winning novelist, playwright, and story-songwriter Rupert Holmes comes a diabolical thriller with a killer concept: The McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts, “a fantasy academy laid out like a combination of Hogwarts, Downton Abbey, and a White Lotus-style resort” (Los Angeles Times) dedicated to the art of murder where students study how best to “delete” their most deserving victim.
Who hasn’t wondered for a split second what the world would be like if a person who is the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you’ve probably never heard of The McMasters Conservatory, dedicated to the consummate execution of the homicidal arts. To gain admission, a student must have an ethical reason for erasing someone who deeply deserves a fate no worse (nor better) than death. The campus of this “Poison Ivy League” college—its location unknown to even those who study there—is where you might find yourself the practice target of a classmate…and where one’s mandatory graduation thesis is getting away with the perfect murder of someone whose death will make the world a much better place to live.
Prepare for an education you’ll never forget. A “fiendishly funny” (Booklist) mix of witty wordplay, breathtaking twists and genuine intrigue, Murder Your Employer will gain you admission into a wholly original world, cocooned within the most entertaining book about well-intentioned would-be murderers you’ll ever read.
©2023 Rupert Holmes (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, Inc.You may also enjoy...
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-12-02
A good read
I picked this boom for my book club to read because we haven't read anything like it before. It got good reviews from most of the participants.
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- PJ shops
- 2023-05-31
Incredible concept and fully immersive wicked fun!
The idea of an academy existing to ensure even the average could be trained to get revenge of the truly loathsome is an incredible concept we could all admit to sometimes find intriguing, right? It moves along with incredible characters, interesting dialogue and little mind conundrums answered along the way. Such interesting plot scenarios.
Very interestingly written and narration was great! Had I really paid attention to the American narrator chosen it may have made me avoid the audible version, but he was really quite good.
You won’t be disappointed by this read/listen.
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- Mark-Dean Schoeman
- 2024-01-12
Excellent story!
I love the worldbuilding Holmes did here, and I'm keen to see more books added to this universe!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-09-19
Slow reveal of tantalizing and unique story
Story kept me entertained and engaged. A very unique blend of plot, wishful thinking, and comedy. The audio performance is impeccable.
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- Micki
- 2023-03-27
amazing!
absolutely loved this entire book! I cannot recommend it enough. great story, both narrators did an amazing job.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-12-03
Well thought out
Appreciated the intricate story lines that unfolded throughout. Was cheeky without being too corny.
Some of the characters were a little more developed than others which made their stories more favourable but overall really enjoyed it
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-02-27
Fantastic read!
One of the most entertaining and interesting stories told and beautifully narrated! I highly recommend it to any who enjoy mystery and wit.
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- Mavis
- 2024-06-04
Darkly fun, well performed
Enjoyable romp, not meant to be taken seriously, more like a fantasy wish-fulfillment for anyone who ever half-jokingly said “I could just kill them”.
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- Heath
- 2024-12-22
Neat story!
It was like being at Hogwarts for killers. Very entertaining and neat concept. Enjoyed every minute of the book.
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- Dayna Burnell
- 2023-12-15
A Fun Listen - a long story
*3.5 stars.
Admittedly, this novel is a departure from my usual book roster. I kept seeing people rave about it, so I thought why not give it a go.
The overall story was fun, although a bit jagged at times. It was long winded and overly descriptive. Some folks like that - it's not for me.
I listened on audible. The narration was excellent, and likely what kept me engaged.
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