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00:00 intro
02:59 episode one
15:12 episodes two and three
24:04 episode four
30:20 episodes five and six
39:38 THE END!

[@megwithbooks]

gus is actually called GUY HAHAHAH!! one typo when typing out the characters on my phone and i lived in that delulu forever even though i would constantly be reading "Guy" in the book my brain was like ✨no, Gus hehe✨

[@miss.neurotika]

could this become a series! the premise of reading a book alongside you is so fun!

[@jessicagolden1631]

I can’t get over the celebrity fan casting for these characters 😂😂❤ will Ferris and Michael c’era took me out

[@snederatorreads2367]

There is such tension between me wanting desperately to watch this video vs. me wanting to experience this book without knowing anything (not out where I am yet) I dont know what to do, a Sophie’s choice

[@izattyu6863]

Had same problem. Decided to hold off and read in bits and watch in bits, through each section. Fun!!

[@Sarasstorytime22]

If it helps, the video is way better than the book. 📖

[@prven5620]

Spoilers: I saw a theory that Wilson and Luke have the same hair and build, so luke killed Wilson to inherit his grandparent's money and moved to Africa. Face was slashed, so couldn't identify him properly. Luke could have put his jacket on Wilson's body. I still think Luke is alive, impersonating as Wilson and blaming the murder on Guy. Remember, Amelie never confirmed or vocalised that her brother was the one who murded luke

[@izattyu6863]

Love this. But whats the evidence on page for it?

[@glitterburner8701]

SPOILERS!! | Mann, this was my theory until the end because all hell was loose. Come to think of it-it's raining so 10 y/o Guy would probably not recognize if it's really 'Luke'. When everything was out in the open, the impersonator's sister (Rebecca, that red-haired woman Bill is looking at) killed Guy and made it look like a heart attack to keep his silence. But... it's still possible that Ian was telling the truth and Jonah's sister avenged her brother by killing poor Guy in the end. At the end of the day, big sisters are always there for their little bros.

[@xxlipstickandlyricsx]

I totally called it from the beginning of the book because I knew it would be the most ridiculous ending. Also agree with you about the final twist re:the sister.

[@Echo_Of_Artists]

You should try solving Cain’s Jawbone! That one’s a nightmare I didn’t get far! 😂 maybe u can! 🤩 good luck if u do try it!

[@victoriaR587]

I still have questions!: Where was Amanda going when she crashed? Who was the father of Caroline's baby? What was the call that Rupert took at the reunion dinner? Why did Caroline have mud in her shoes?

[@Azad-hl2qf]

The father of caroline‘s baby was most likely her high school boyfriend. And the mud on her shoes most likely came from that smoking area phylicia told about.

[@chloe.imogen]

SPOILERS . . . I thought the imposter Luke would turn out to be Caroline's first child and that the difference in age was just due to the imposter being two years younger than the real Luke. Now THAT would have been a wild twist. Anyway this was super fun! Logan Lerman as a killer would truly be PEAK. Looking forward to Christmas and the next episode!

[@isisvanharen730]

I just finished the book yesterday and for a few pages I had the exact same thought. I was so scared and confused that they were in a relationship. Glad that wasn't true omg

[@lukacunningham342]

Y’know, maybe you’d solve “The Westing Game”, it’s very fair-play!

[@lilystoyanova4900]

love the video ❤❤❤ whenever you mention fair play murder mystery I can't help thinking how much you'll love Everyone in my family has killed someone, since it's told following the commandments of fair play in the Golden Age of mysteries, and has so much drama and campiness to it. It's set at a ski resort so it could be a perfect winter read!

[@izattyu6863]

And yet ironically, it wasn’t fair play at all. 😂

[@RileyMarie_]

I just finished this book so I am excited to finally be able to watch this

[@annierice2175]

2 mins in and the DRAMA - I'm obsessed. you deserve an oscar

[@albertina9883]

This book wasn't even on my radar but this was too fun to pass up! There're so many questions left unanswered 😭 I did not predict the murderer correctly either but I do have the theory that Jonah's sister was grandma Howard's nurse (Sylvia Carrol) and that they recognised each other when he visited as 'Luke'. And then she killed Guy as revenge

[@rebeccawalker1288]

This was so much fun, Meg!

[@vivianecavalcante1897]

Such a amazing vídeo, i love it meg!

[@ayydeenasmr]

I really love these videos from you 💛

[@carahunter7213]

This is amazing Meg! I love it! Cara x

[@Sarasstorytime22]

How inept were these cops that didn't check the washer for clothes for blood???

[@amywest5158]

Loved reading this and checking in each episode! Made such a great reading experience! Thankyou for your content! ❤

[@allison7723]

This was such a fun video!! And you look like you were having so much fun making it 🥹

[@aearyal3430]

Read the book along with you throughout the video - so much fun! Thanks for making these.

[@michaelleonard8657]

You are so unserious I love it. You make solving murder mysteries look so fun!

[@Flaceee]

I solved it, not because of the clues, but I figured that’d be the “biggest, unsuspecting twist”

[@lcrx97]

I watched this video in between reading the book and absolutely loved the experience. More videos like this please!!

[@chelsey8737]

I love videos like this because I don't like reading or watching anything about murders but I want to know how the plot works and this gives me the best of both worlds.

[@jasmin9001]

I hope you make another one of these. Loved reading it along side you.

[@melisayocum3287]

Lovely idea of solving the murder with you. I hope I don't have to wait too long for it to come out!

[@miss.neurotika]

i just read the book and watched your video update meanwhile. Omg, i had so similar theories! You completely disrupted my plans for the day but i really enjoyed so i forgive haha

[@lvbckr]

I made my prediction at the start as a goof but wow I can't believe I'm actually a crime solving genius 💆‍♀️

[@SoGirl364]

I CALLED IT. I read along with you and I am actually shocked I guessed right early on. Pretty much the first chapter. SHOOK

[@LeaJ.A.]

Loved the video. More than that, loved the experience of reading the book and stoping at the end of every chapter to listen to your summary and theories. Lately had some difficulty enjoying thrillers/murder mysteries/crime novels and this book (in my opinion) was still not as good as it promissed but the hole experience of reading and watching the video was excellent. I did thought of Guy as the murderer a couple of times, and I did think that he probably would not remmember it, but I can't say I feel like I solved it because I never actually thought it would be the kind of ending I wanted so I always dismissed it. Looking foward to doing it again.

[@_bookber]

i just dnf’d this because i hated the writing style but i loved this video!! you’re so entertaining to watch 🥰

[@BrittanyB7925]

First off.. I love this video concept! Well done! I really hope you do more like it. And thank you!! I bought this book because I wanted to read along with your video. I loved the book and I actually solved the murder!!! I knew who did it by page 74 and even guessed the weapon!! I never guess right, so I'm very excited! Love your channel!!

[@jasminelethby6479]

I suspected who it was before I even read 80 pages and turned out to be correct. Absolutely loved this video, please do more of these

[@janaedonim]

Haven’t read the book but was thoroughly entertained anyway 😂 I didn’t guess either

[@ericamarie0]

This was the best! 😂🎉

[@ivybookout]

Girl this B-roll had be ROLLING oh my god

[@honestlyholly7657]

i loved this book for the mixed media! I did guess exactly what happened after about 10 pages but it was still fun lol

[@lakshmiganapathy4128]

I decided to put down my theory when you did. Feeling pretty vindicated but was a little off and since none of my friends have read it, putting it here. SPOILER!! My theory was that the girls resented him but seemed to shrug him off for most part. Gus very clearly disliked him. What if he pushed him down the stairs and the girls came home and beat his face into oblivion to make it look like a murder. To protect Gus. It obviously slipped my mind that it was the face-bashing was the cause of death. Still feeling kinda good about it though.

[@amyparis93]

I read this book along with you and loved it. Believe it or not the killer was my first theory! I wrote it in my notes app and then pretty much forgot about it, went on a wild ride and then the reveal… I couldn’t believe it got it!!

[@jillypepper_]

I love Detective Megan!! 🕵🏻‍♀️

[@libraryofkaris]

finished this book about ten minutes ago let’s goooo, i can’t wait to see how you found the book and solving it!!!

[@libraryofkaris]

sorry to be that person but wasn’t his name guy howard, not gus howard?? 😅

[@tamsinmarsh1597]

@@libraryofkarishaha yes!

[@amyparis93]

Yes, she also calls Amelie Emily all the way through too😂😂😂

[@dianabanana7394]

I waited for the book to come out in North America so i could watch this video, but I got bored in the first chapter and came to watch you try to solve it instead lol. I was right: it was much more fun watching you solve it than actually reading it!

[@3791Bruinsfan]

Yes you’re right about the sister thing!

[@throwbackgaming3867]

I love these videos. However, I felt like the mystery once again wasn't very fair play. It was still enjoyable watching you try to solve the book. I would love to see you try and solve more in the future.

[@billiep1603]

How tf do a 10 year old beat a grown man’s face in how does that happen???? That’s a glaring plot hole to me it doesn’t make sense

[@matthampton8692]

He wasn’t the killer depending on how you take the last reveal

[@raenef21]

Luke was unconscious. He'd slipped and was knocked out

[@chloe.imogen]

@@matthampton8692 Ooo wait can you expand on that? I haven't read the book myself and I'm curious

[@nidasaiyed6332]

@@matthampton8692i honestly don’t understand the last part about watch.. if you have any theories, please tell me.. I’m really curious… 😢

[@crushgoil]

Saving this until I can read it too

[@EmilyHaston]

Yes, I have read it and thoroughly enjoyed it. And no, I didn’t solve it, but like you I had it down to one of the sisters.

[@jazzy_books16]

SPOILERS I knew it would be Guy or Amelie. Amelie is just so the most sus character ever but at one point I was like I bet it’s Guy trying to blame someone else. I didn’t think he had memory loss so that was a shock however I did think he killed him. 10 year olds can be crazy

[@mymindfullife7554]

Thought of you when listening to None of this is True by Lisa Jewel bc the audiobook is a full cast and has the podcast element done so well!!!! 5 🌟 read for me!!!

[@Sarasstorytime22]

This video was more entertaining to me than reading the actual book. 👀

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Not Gus 😂😂😂

[@matthampton8692]

Fake Luke was the killer is how I read it and he smashed the face in so he couldn’t be identified

[@katherineeaster5799]

Okay, I haven't read this book and I'm at the end of episode one in the video, but I'm going to make some predictions. Note: I'm one of those people who always think they know who the murderer is and then get angry at the author for giving us the wrong murderer when I'm wrong. I will try not to rant on here if the author gets it wrong. So, my thoughts: The wife is a bit too obvious and she has a lot of red flags around her already, so I don't think it's her. Again, haven't read it, but Rupert being described as a jerk automatically takes him off my suspect list because it's never the jerks. They either get in the way of the investigation or decide they know what happened and treat people accordingly. I think it was the 15 year old who found the body (Mora, can't see the murder board well enough). My main reason is because she is (I think) closer in age to the victim and they may have a hard time getting along or may get along too well. . . Also, if we're throwing any of the investigators under the bus, I think it'll be the Psychiatrist. She either worked with the victim or his killer and is now feeling guilty that she didn't act before he was murdered. Just my thoughts, I have no idea if any of it is true, but will finish the video now. Edit: Well then . . . That happened. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who has gotten to the end, but I feel like that ending has become the norm that it is a cliche now. Logistically, I don't know how it could of been possible in this case, with the way Luke died. I swear every mystery I've watched in the past few years has done some variation on this ending and it's not shocking to me anymore. Disappointed.

[@sophieann0304]

11/10 video

[@ASHLEY.397]

Wow I’m really early 😂❤

[@shannongalvin1827]

I guessed it was Gus within the first 50 pages or so but tried to be in denial about it because I didn’t want to spoil it for myself

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

I've never even heard of this book 😅

[@monicamerle1417]

These videos are hilarious, keep them coming though they consume all your brain power they're so fun for us. I have zero interest in this type of murder mystery books, your videos make them fun..and the casting choices always on point 😁

[@christinab6380]

*Cries in American*

[@jen_h]

Do cain’s jawbone Meg!

[@viz81gaming]

I have a question I’m sorry if I sound stupid but can someone please explain why Jonah faked his identity??

[@Alyssa-ux5st]

I just want you to know (so it infuriates you), in Alabama we definitely butcher Birmingham by stressing the HAM part. With a long a sound. Lol.

[@ingelinhansen7704]

I love you and want to Watch everything you post, but I can't let you spoil this for me 😂 see you later!

[@CheyeW13]

I did solve it but I couldn't have explained why 😅

[@witchymary5246]

They really did cast the whole of sex education in Barbie huh

[@cassiehumphreys1222]

except Otis :(

[@idontknowwhattoputhere361]

I read the book so I could watch this video. The book disappointed me, the video did not 😌

[@jodieneary9960]

Going to break this up and do it along with episode at a time. Let’s see how wrong I’m gonna be 😂

[@jodieneary9960]

End of episode one - them sisters be suspicious. I feel like somethings going on there. 🕵️‍♀️ think Mitch is now too obvious- but Hugo had Eton connections (where Rupert went) sooooo I’m also suspicious of him.

[@jodieneary9960]

Okay I’ve finished episode two and three - I keep coming back to the review from the TV critic at the very start comparing it to And Then They Were None/ Agatha Christie- I bet they are all involved and this is why they’ve been pulled into it

[@jodieneary9960]

Okay episode five and six - JJ is the baby. Calling it - he said he was a Brummie! My spidey senses are tingling. But I think it’s something to do with Hugo or the girls.

[@jodieneary9960]

I’ve finished and my god I’m gagged. This was a wild ride and I had way too much fun. And I’m with you 100% on that end bit 😮 GAGGED!

[@Jessica-sh1js]

why was i thinking that luke was the baby that was adopted and all the other kids had a hidden bby daddy? and that all the kids found out and did it?

[@myronemmaturner]

Is rebecca the sister of real luke or fake luke? Because if she's fake/australian luke's sister she doesn't have a reason to kill gus, and if she's real canadian luke's sister why would she then take the watch and drop it in australia? 🧐

[@megwithbooks]

whoopsie!! i meant to say canada, not australia!! she's his real sister

[@myronemmaturner]

@@megwithbooks ahhh, damn, i was hoping i'd caught the author out 😭

[@raenef21]

Yeah, at the very end in the news article that tells us of Guy's 'suicide' it says that a redhead nurse with glasses was seen entering the house at the time he died (i.e. exact description of Jonah/Luke's sister). So she killed him as revenge and took his expensive watch to her brother's grave as a tribute

[@heathrdarling]

Ma’am I live in the United States, I thought you were involved in real gun violence. Trigger warning next time 😌

[@izattyu6863]

Americans- just order from Waterstones. Takes a few days. I love having an account there for when the UK releases are way ahead of US. This video was too much fun! Do more!

[@elizabethnatasha6501]

I just finished the book! And i can proudly say that I’ve solved it 🥹 All that time spent on reading Christies finally paid off. Anyway, I quite like how the book ended. I would love to see more of this as a series since I got no one to talk to about fictional mysteries ☺️

[@KrystalJanson]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!😍😍😍 keeping my on watch later until my copy of the book arrives 🧡🩵🩷