Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie can step aside, as Tucker May’s Death of a Billionaire is here to steal the crime fiction scene! It was a delightful treat for me, a crime mystery fan. Twisty, fast-moving, and unpredictable, this is entertainment at its best. Every scene and chapter brought surprises. I also liked the lightly-pitched characters—they were just elaborate enough to be relatable and fitted perfectly into the story’s dynamics. The humorous banter between the detectives momentarily offset the tension, only to lead to a new breathtaking discovery. But what made this story stand out for me was the plentiful food for thought it offered about the perks and perils of emerging technologies. If you like cozy crime mysteries, you will love this story!

Readers’ Favorite Review from Olga Markova

What a great book! It was difficult not to giggle as I turned the pages, but I did not see the end coming at all and was taken aback at the final resolution. Set in 2028, we are introduced to autocopters, self-driving cars, and even the all-powerful ePhone. We are also treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the houses inhabited by the super-rich, and how they entertain themselves. What a delightful book! A joy to read, beautifully written, and not for one moment did I stop reading. For me, that is the sign of a good book.

Readers’ Favorite Review from Lucinda E. Clark

Tucker May makes sure readers get to enjoy an honest-to-goodness murder mystery, keeping them entertained for hours. I don’t remember the last time I read a proper murder mystery. I loved Alan and his charming yet slightly erratic personality. He was endearing, yet very sharp at the same time. Sure, I wanted to shout at him at times, but that just made him more relatable. The author does an excellent job of creating a story that feels both thrilling and believable. I loved the narrative style, the pace, the wit, and the traces of humor in the plot. There was never a dull moment in the story; every chapter made it more interesting and entertaining for me. To say that I loved Death of a Billionaire would be an understatement.

Readers’ Favorite Review from Rabia Tanveer

Death of a Billionaire by Tucker May is one of the funniest murder mysteries I’ve ever read. It’s set slightly in the future, in a time when AI surrounds us, and it’s packed with sharp humor and delightful sarcasm that will have you in stitches. It is incredibly well-written with amazing characters, developed in such a way that you’ll feel like old friends, and you’ll find them very easy to relate to – you may even see yourself in there somewhere. May has definitely got a way with words, and his descriptive prose will draw you right in. There’s plenty of action, right from the first page, lots of twists and turns, and you’ll be 100% invested in getting to the truth of the matter. If you love a murder mystery with a difference, this is one book you’ll want to read.

Readers’ Favorite Review from Anne-Marie Reynolds

Death of a Billionaire is a delightful read, full of twists, turns, and clever writing. Tucker May’s tongue-in-cheek style of writing gave the story a comedic turn on top of the murder mystery that lifts it above the usual genre plots. I particularly appreciated the sharply developed and delineated character development of the two main protagonists. That the author managed to create such depth of character is a tribute to his writing ability. I appreciated the narrator’s asides in the story, which break up the intensity and allow the reader to gently chuckle. The story was well plotted and, of course, the conclusion was both surprising and immensely satisfying. I enjoy an author who doesn’t take his work too seriously, and this story has a ring of gentle farce that I adored. This is definitely a little different from your average murder mystery, but, in my opinion, it is all the better for that difference. I enjoyed this book very much and recommend it.

Readers’ Favorite Review from Grant Leishman