Thank you for choosing Murder Goes Solo for your book club! This is the first book in my Piper Haydn Piano Mysteries, and I've gathered the discussion guide here to help your group get the conversation started.
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Download the Murder Goes Solo Discussion Guide
Download the Murder Goes Solo book club discussion guide (PDF).
The guide includes information, background, questions, and more. Share it with your group before you meet, or print a copy to bring along. Save discussion of the ending until everyone has finished reading. Half the fun of a mystery is getting to make your own guesses!
A Few Conversation Starters
Along with the downloadable guide, here are a few questions to open your discussion:
- What was your first impression of Piper Haydn? Did it change as you read?
- Who was your first suspect, and what made you suspicious?
- Which clue stood out to you, and did it lead you in the right direction?
- How did the musical elements shape your experience of the mystery?
- Which character would you most like to spend more time with in another book?
Make It a Cozy Mystery Gathering
Bring your favorite snacks, pour something warm, and start by asking everyone whether they solved the mystery before the reveal. It's always fun to compare theories and see which details different readers noticed.
For a musical touch, you could play a little piano music as everyone arrives, then turn it down when it's time to talk.
Thank you for spending time with Murder Goes Solo. I'd love to hear what your group thought of Piper and whether the mystery kept you guessing!