The Murder After the Night Before

By: Katy Brent

Narrated by: Victoria Morrison

Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

'A whip-smart whodunnit, this will keep you guessing' Red

'A fast-paced thriller with clever twists' Bella

Something bad happened last night. My best friend Posey is dead. The police think it was a tragic accident. I know she was murdered.

I’ve woken up with the hangover from hell, a stranger in my bed, and I’ve gone viral for the worst reasons.

There’s only one thing stopping me from dying of shame. I need to find a killer.

But after last night, I can’t remember a thing…

From the author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It, don’t miss this wickedly witty and utterly addictive novel, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Dawn O’Porter and Killing Eve.

Praise for The Murder After the Night Before:

‘What a ride! Unflinchingly realistic and raw but somehow also brilliantly funny at times, Brent's novel is a must-read’ Jesse Sutanto, author of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

‘The horrors of going viral on social media twinned with a twisty murder mystery – contemporary fiction at its best, I loved it!' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple

‘Brent delivers a compelling and incredibly important novel’ My Weekly

‘A fast-paced and satisfying read’ Charlotte Bigland, author of It’s Not Me It’s You

‘The Hangover meets Fleabag in this ribald, twisted mystery’ PJ Ellis, author of Love & Other Scams

‘A fast-paced thriller. With clever twists, it’s totally gripping' Closer Magazine

‘Once again, Katy Brent has shown her immense talent at writing dark humour with a thought-provoking core’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies

‘A flawlessly plotted murder mystery. Devilishly brilliant. I loved it!’ Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect Twin

©2024 Katy Brent (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

‘Feminist, funny and timely, it’s everything I want in a novel and then some. An absolute must read.’ Amy Beashel, author of Spilt Milk

‘Totally addictive’ Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards

‘This brilliantly clever, twisty, and addictive murder mystery touches upon some dark issues, but all delivered with Katy Brent’s superb trademark wit. Loved it!’ Charlotte Levin, author of If I Can’t Have You

'The horrors of going viral on social media twinned with a twisty murder mystery – contemporary fiction at its best, I loved it!' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple

‘Funny, touching, horrifying and surprising almost in equal measure with a brilliantly believable heroine… loved this book’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet

‘A fast-paced and satisfying read’ Charlotte Bigland, author of It’s Not Me It’s You

‘The Hangover meets Fleabag in this ribald, twisted mystery’ PJ Ellis, author of Love & Other Scams

‘Once again, Katy Brent has shown her immense talent at writing dark humour with a thought-provoking core’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies

‘A flawlessly plotted murder mystery. Devilishly brilliant. I loved it!’ Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect Twin

'A fierce, feminist, and timely story’ Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

'A page-turner of a whodunnit. Loved it!’ Caroline Corcoran, author of Through the Wall

Story great about how slow did the lady read

I listened at 2.30x and the lady was still reading SLOW AF! And you can hear page turning her swallowing. Geez. Great sad story though

so good

I loved listening to this, and the person reading it made it even better. Great story. kept me entertained the entire time

A fun murder mystery!

Katy Brent is a master of combining blood chilling murder with comedy! Her characters are relatable and hilarious and he stories keep the reader engaged from the first page until the last word.

Can’t stop listening

One of the best books I’ve listened to lately. I’m getting Katy’s first book after this one. I really enjoyed the layers of the story and dark humor mixed in.

Could happen to anyone

I feel like this a story that could happen to anyone. Very down to earth. And we’ll writen

Clever and intriguing story

I really enjoyed the narration and the story. The author kept me guessing all the way until the end. Great read!

Not for me

I found the story sadly predictable. The main character repeats and repeats herself, which just drew out the book.

But for me the narration ruined it. At first, I appreciated her theatrics and dramatization, but after the second chapter, it became irritating. Not every sentence needed a gulp, a sigh or a choked with tears embellishment. I would give this book a miss.

There seems to also be a glitch with the ratings.