"Karp levels up with this captivating slow burn...What begins as a mystery-tinted character study transforms into a full-bore thriller, with a spate of jaw-dropping twists that recast the entire narrative. Readers should be prepared to stay up all night."

-- "Publishers Weekly"

"A taut, sharp, and on-target psychological thriller...Karp is a veteran in keeping the cinematic action going and the shocks coming--both which are abundantly on display in his latest."

-- "The Cullman Times"

"This twisty thriller had me gasping at the sheer audacity of Marshall Karp's fiendish plotting, as he expertly unfolds this complicated and dazzling story."

-- "Criminal Element"

"Karp crafts a story that seamlessly blends gripping suspense with dark humor...A fantastic thriller with a unique premise paired with brilliant execution. The twists, turns, and immense amount of heart made for a fantastic, thrilling reading experience."

-- "Capes & Tights"

"This is a great, soapy, twisty novel, with so many twists and turns, you need a scorecard. Author Marshall Karp has done it again!"

-- "Red Carpet Crash"

"Don't Tell Me How to Die delivers a divine reading experience equivalent to a meal that hits the spot at a Michelin-rated restaurant."

-- "Novels Alive (5-star review)"

"Well plotted and cunningly written to hide the jaw-dropping secrets and lies. I simply could not outguess Karp as I raced through this original premise, which was complete with a dark humor vibe."

-- "KeysNews.com"

"A razor-sharp domestic thriller about a dying woman's desperate mission to handpick her husband's next wife--and she'll stop at nothing to get the job done. Darkly funny and relentlessly suspenseful, Karp displays every skill as one of the greatest storytellers of our generation."

-- "Joe Donahue, host of The Book Show on NPR"

"I've lost track of time. Thanks to frequent number one New York Times bestseller Marshall Karp's deft storytelling, his likable, unpredictable characters, and the hairpin curves I never saw coming, Don't Tell Me How to Die gripped me from page one to the end in a single two-day binge. I wanted more."

-- "Maxine Paetro, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Women's Murder Club series with James Patterson"

"Marshall Karp will keep you riveted page after page, twist after twist, until delivering a stunning blow in the final five words."

-- "Marie Sutro, award-winning author"

"The narrative goes from zero to one hundred in the blink of an eye."

-- "Kashif Hussein, The Best Thriller Books"

"Marshall Karp had me in the palm of his hands. A riveting narrative that pulls the rug out from under you with every twist. Storytelling doesn't get better than this."

-- "Peter James, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author"

"Don't Tell Me How to Die is a departure from typical crime thrillers as it ventures down the lane of a family drama before it switches gears and hightails into an intense and creepy story all the while keeping you guessing as to what is really going on. Marshall Karp does not disappoint."

-- "The Best Thriller Books"

"An engrossing confluence of humor, emotion, and suspense that never lets readers' attention stray...Don't Tell Me How to Die is more than the usual thriller; it is a candid look at family ties and love and the things we do to protect those in our lives we cherish most. This is must-reading for fans of smart storytelling and deep emotional resonance--a showcase for the unquestionable talent of Karp."

-- "Suspense Magazine"

"This riveting page-turner has all the suspense, twists, and sly humor one enjoys in a Marshall Karp thriller...You may pick up this book for the joy ride of the plot, but you'll be haunted by the humanity of the characters."

-- "Glynnis Campbell, USA Today bestselling author"

"[Karp's] new book might just be his best...This is a masterfully plotted novel...Readers who enjoy playing literary detective, who try to see where a story will end up before the author gets there, are advised that they are in for a real challenge here. Karp does not give anything away until he is good and ready. A remarkable and beautifully executed thriller."

-- "Booklist"

"LaVoy masterfully conveys Maggie as both a teenager and an adult; she even excels at male voices. The thriller angle doesn't emerge until the final quarter, when past and present truths collide. LaVoy's expert performance makes this audiobook compelling."

-- "AudioFile"

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Pub date: 2026-07-07