The Last Stage of Grief is Murder

By Tam Barnett

The BRAND-NEW twisty, witty, lethally sharp thriller from Tam Barnett, author of How to Read a Killer's Mind Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Alice Feeney, CJ Skuse and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train 'Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail

Time won't heal his broken heart, but revenge might...

Ivor has never loved anyone the way he loves Becky.

Then his world collapses Becky is found dead.

Consumed by grief, Ivor is determined to find out what happened.

What he discovers is darker than heartbreak: controlling lies, family secrets and a past that refused to stay buried.

But Ivor has his own demons. And as his obsession with the truth deepens, his heartache for Becky curdles into something far more dangerous. Murder.

Praise for Tam Barnett:

'A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.' Daily Mail

'Clever, dark, and totally binge-worthy.' Reader Review

'Twisty, witty and just a little bit unhinged ' 5-star Reader Review

'OMG This kept me hooked the whole time.' Reader Review

'I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.' Reader Review

'Full of twists and turns, witty banter and compelling characters.' Reader Review

'SO MUCH FUN ' Reader Review

'Doesn't follow the same old who dunnit which is refreshing ' Reader Review

'Hands down, amazing read ' Reader Review

'Twisted, dark, gripping & unputdownable. The ending was jaw dropping.' Reader Review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836330723
• ISBN13: 9781836330721
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"