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The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

528 pages 2018 Mystery, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

Aiden Bishop is trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day eight times — each time in a different body. He must solve the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle before midnight, or start all over again. Agatha Christie meets Groundhog Day meets Black Mirror. The most inventive mystery of the decade.

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Clean — pure puzzle mystery.

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Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Ending: Mind-blowing
Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Mind-Bending Puzzle-Box Dark Inventive

Tropes: Time Loop Body Swapping Murder Mystery Country House

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it confusing?

Challenging and rewarding — the body-swapping takes adjustment.

Is it a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

Is the solution fair?

All clues are planted — dedicated readers can piece it together.

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