Kelly Mullen

Suddenly it's book tour time!! 🍸Truly can't wait for @agathafestival @capitalcrime1 @icelandnoir and @surreywritersfestival plus all of these amazing events! Some are already sold out or close to selling out, so good to get your tickets now! 🎟️

🍸It’s Kelly’s Cocktail Hour with @kellymullenauthor on Cetury Books UK! 🍸 This week, we asked Kelly to share some advice for budding murde mystery writers - so, if this sounds like you - listen up! 👂🔪 Top tip: rule no. 1, go back to the classics! 📖 👀 Kelly’s thrilling and witty take on the locked-room mystery THIS IS NOT A GAME publishes NEXT WEEK. That’s right, set your alarms ⏰⏰ #ThisIsNotAGame #KellyMullen #MurderMystery

My third novel with @penguinukbooks hits bookstores in 2027!! 🕵️‍♀️ None of this would be possible without my incredible editor Emily and my lovely agent Judith. Article from @_thebookseller : Century has acquired a new murder mystery by Kelly Mullen. Fiction publishing director Emily Griffin acquired world rights to The Last Guest Dies Tonight from Judith Murray at Greene & Heaton. The book will be released in hardback, e-book and audio in spring 2027. "The Last Guest Dies Tonight is a bourbon-soaked meta-murder mystery set in Savannah, Georgia, about a film editor, Saskia, who believes her footage may hold the clues to two shocking deaths that unfold during the making of a documentary about a ghost-whispering lifestyle guru," the synopsis says. "Can she solve the murders with her puzzling eye as she finishes the movie or will getting too close to the truth lead her into the path of the killer?" Griffin said: "Kelly is fast establishing herself as the queen of feel-good crime fiction – she is an effortless storyteller with a talent for creating irresistible, unique characters and murder-mystery set-ups, which are at once gripping, escapist and unbelievably fun to read. It’s been incredible to see readers and the wider crime community taking Kelly and her debut novel This Is Not a Game [Century] to their hearts. Kelly is a dream to work with and the Century team have ambitious plans to continue to grow her readership. We can’t wait to get started!" Mullen added: "I have always admired film editors. Their craft often goes unappreciated and many of its best practitioners are women, so I’ve enjoyed creating a mystery that’s steered by the ‘invisible hand’ of a movie. I also could not be happier to continue my writing career with Century. Emily has been the most collaborative and insightful editor I could ever ask for, and the entire Century team brings a joy and passion to the process that is evident in everything they do."

Last week I was elected to the board of The Crime Writers' Association (!!!) I am so excited to help further its mission of supporting, promoting and celebrating the crime genre and its writers.

Full circle life moment! Very excited to be doing this event with none other than @katywatsonauthor whose wonderful book, The Three Dahlias, inspired my own writing journey during the pandemic. Join us on 25th June for an evening of murder, cocktails & mocktails in beautiful Guildford @papermoonbookshop !!

Thanks @cocktailandbookclub for the most wonderful day @virginhotelsldnshoreditch !! I can't believe that I didn't know about this club before, what a fun group, and I look forward to returning as a reader!

🚨 Revealed 🚨 The shortlist for Debut Crime Book of the Year. Celebrating standout first novels in crime and thriller fiction, the winner will be announced this June 18th at the Capital Crime Fingerprint Awards! Vote now: capitalcrime.org/fingerprint-awards #capitalcrime26 #debutnovel #debutauthor #ThrillerFiction

You’re invited. Join us for cocktails, conversation, and a Q&A with author @kellymullenauthor offering a glimpse into the writing process, ideas, and what it means to build a story Sunday 10th May 3 to 5pm @hiddengrooveshifi at @virginhotelsldnshoreditch A relaxed, ticketed afternoon in collaboration with Virgin Hotels, @penguinrandomhouse and @centurybooksuk See you there xx

If you're a seasonal reader like me, then now is the perfect time to pick up A Murder in Eight Cocktails because it takes place during springtime in Carmel! It's currently available on Amazon UK throughout the month of May for only 99p 🥳🌷☀️ #kindlemonthlydeal #kindlemonthlydeals #seasonalreading #carmel

Somehow being blurbed makes me feel more like an author than writing actual books! Thanks @duttonbooks for this beautiful finished copy of @kristenperrinwrites How To Cheat Your Own Death. Not only is this cover gorgeous but the words inside are also pure joy. She is one of my favorite mystery writers. 🕵️‍♀️ You don't have to read this series in order, all three books work well as standalones!

I had a great time talking with Dr. Sharlene Teo at @uniofsurrey 's @surreywritersfestival yesterday and especially enjoyed meeting so many thoughtful young writers and readers! Thanks also to lovely booksellers Jack and Hannah from @papermoonbookshop in Guildford!

Join us on Sunday 10th May ✨ We’ll be gathering from 3 to 5pm at @hiddengrooveshifi at @virginhotelsldnshoreditch for a special Cocktail & Book Club afternoon with @kellymullenauthor In collaboration with @penguinrandomhouse and @centurybooksuk , this will be a relaxed, ticketed meetup built around our April book, A Murder in Eight Cocktails. Kelly will be joining us for a short Q&A, followed by time to chat, discuss, and enjoy the space in our usual club format. Whether you have finished the book, just started it, or simply want to come along for the atmosphere, you are very welcome! Expect a laid back setting, good music, easy conversation, and the lovely atmosphere of Hidden Grooves, a beautiful space to unwind, meet fellow readers, and enjoy the ritual of stories and cocktails together. Your ticket includes one drink at the bar. Tickets are now live and spaces are limited. You can book via the link in bio or at We look forward to seeing you there! 🍸📖