A Meditation on Murder (A Death in Paradise Mystery Book 1)

Name: A Meditation on Murder (A Death in Paradise Mystery Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (5411 reviews)
Author: Robert Thorogood

by Robert Thorogood

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.3 (5,411)

4.3 stars from 5,411 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 26, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy classic whodunits with a modern twist and appreciate detectives who think differently from their peers.
You loved the Death in Paradise TV series and want to revisit the island through the books.
You're drawn to mysteries with strong character work alongside intricate plots, not just puzzle-box plotting.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers over methodical detective work and careful clue-laying.
You want exotic settings to be central to the story rather than a backdrop for a procedural mystery.
You're looking for high stakes or dark subject matter rather than the cosy mystery feel.

About this book

DI Richard Poole has been transferred from London to the Caribbean island of Saint Marie, where he struggles to adjust to the tropical climate and casual dress code. When Aslan Kennedy, a self-appointed guru running a spiritual retreat for wealthy guests, is murdered in a locked room with five other people present, Poole takes on the case. Although someone quickly confesses to the crime, Poole suspects the facts do not align and that the mystery runs deeper than it initially appears. He must work to uncover the truth among a small circle of suspects. This is the first book in the Death in Paradise Mysteries series.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 83% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 4 years. Goes on sale roughly every 155 days. Typically stays discounted for 410 days.

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Currently #9,928 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 44% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 5,411 reviews

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