This Book Will Bury Me

A Novel

by Ashley Winstead

On Sale: 03/25/2025

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This Book Will Bury Me

A Novel

by Ashley Winstead

On Sale: 03/25/2025

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From the nationally bestselling author of In My Dreams I Hold a Knife and Midnight Is the Darkest Hour comes a chilling, compulsive story of five amateur sleuths whose hunt for an elusive killer catapults them into danger as the world watches

It’s the most famous crime in modern history. But only she knows the true story.

After the unexpected death of her father, college student Jane Sharp longs for a distraction from her grief. She becomes obsessed with true crime, befriending armchair detectives who teach her how to hunt killers from afar. In this morbid internet underground, Jane finds friendship, purpose and even glory.

So when news of the shocking deaths of three college girls in Delphine, Idaho, takes the world by storm, and sleuths everywhere race to solve the crimes, Jane and her friends are determined to beat them. But the case turns out to be stranger than anyone expected. Details don’t make sense, the police are cagey, and there seems to be more media hype and internet theorizing than actual evidence. When Jane and her sleuths take a step closer, they find that every answer only leads to more questions. Something’s not adding up, and they begin to suspect their killer may be smarter and more prolific than any murderer they’ve faced before. Placing themselves in the centre of the story starts to feel more and more like walking into a trap.

One year after the astounding events that concluded the case and left the world reeling, Jane decides to break her silence and reveal the true story behind the Delphine Massacres. And what she has to confess will shock even the most seasoned true crime fans.

Critical Praise

“A twisty and tantalizing tale about the pursuit of truth, even when the consequences are devastating… An exquisite meditation on grief and obsession, spotlighted in the gritty, grisly world of true crime.” — Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of The Writing Retreat

“An absolute feast for true crime enthusiasts. Winstead invites readers into an immersive and meticulously crafted mystery, suffused with an intoxicating blend of fascination and dread that builds to a stunning climax.” — Kate Alice Marshall, bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods and No One Can Know

“Compulsively readable, a fiendishly brilliant whodunit, and a whip-smart commentary on the industry of true crime. It’s also a love letter to that greatest mystery of all: navigating the unknowable pockets buried deep in the hearts of the ones we love most. Listen up, fans of My Favorite Murder: Ashley Winstead never misses!” — Halley Sutton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hurricane Blonde

“A fascinating deep dive into the world of online sleuths: their passion for—and obsession with—solving crimes. I couldn’t put it down. My favorite Winstead book yet!” — Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Haters

“Winstead’s masterful interrogation of the true crime culture and crowdsourced amateur sleuthing will stay with you long after the novel’s shocking, twisty end.” — Angie Kim, New York Times bestselling author of Happiness Falls and Miracle Creek

“A layered, moving story set at the heart of the true crime community. Written with plenty of empathy and heart, it’s a twisty ride populated by unforgettable characters—and it’s irresistibly propulsive.” — Clémence Michallon, international bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant