A Murder in Paris A Novel

"Riveting . . . . Blake weaves a sprawling spiderweb of a plot that spans nearly a century and thrills from start to finish . . . . With a memorable protagonist, jaw-dropping twists, and provocative questions about the nature of memory, this page-turner is nearly impossible to forget." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The glamorous Parisian backdrop, juxtaposed with the shadows of war, lends the book a cinematic feel. At the same time, Blake's exploration of memory-its fragility, its danger, and its power-gives the story clever psychological depth . . . . A stylish, page-turning thriller that shows us the past is never truly buried." - The Summerville Journal Scene

"Riveting . . . . The novel's look at Holocaust history and at the question of recovered memory are both fascinating and unsettling . . . . With one surprise following another, A Murder In Paris moves inexorably towards its shattering climax in Room 11 of the Hôtel Letitia. Not only has Matthew Blake written a psychological thriller, but also a locked-room/locked-memory mystery extraordinaire." - Anniston Star

"A dazzling, intricate puzzle box of a novel. The author masterfully intertwines the personal agony of a family secret with the sweeping, morally gray landscape of postwar Europe . . . . The novel is not only a thrilling mystery but a poignant exploration of inherited trauma and the lengths people go to protect the past. For readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with a rich, historical backbone, especially those fascinated by the dark, complex legacy of World War II, this intriguing book is an absolute must-read.

"Exquisitely told by the author of last year's bestselling debut Anna O...just as unforgettable." - Daily Mail

"Original, exceptionally well written, clever, engaging, and a fun read for mystery buffs from start to finish." - Wisconsin Bookwatch

"The most talked about thriller of 2024." - The Today show on Anna O

"One of the best twists I've ever read." - David Baldacci

"Steeped in mythology, psychology, and true-crime lore, Blake's cliff-hanger features a young woman who's been asleep since she murdered her two besties four years earlier. Now it's time to wake up Sleeping Beauty . . . and unleash a cascade of twists likely to outfox all but the sharpest thriller mavens." - People on Anna O

"An irresistible concept beautifully executed - certain to be one of the year's best thrillers." - Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series, on Anna O

"A riveting, unsettling crime novel that will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime. Is Anna O a sleeping beauty or a sleeping killer? Matthew Blake's tension-filled thriller is as elusive and mysterious as sleep itself." - Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest, on Anna O

"Like blockbusters such as The Maidens and The Girl on the Train." - Washington Post on Anna O

"An audacious, inventive mystery, a thriller of ideas, and-here's irony for you-a novel about sleep to keep you up late. Anna O reads like a dream but unsettles like a nightmare; the premise is original, the writing stylish, and the payoff unforgettable. You won't forget her name." - A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window, on Anna O