Crime books with dark humour

Murder Most Amusing: Crime Books with a Wicked Sense of Humour

Can a book make you laugh and flinch at the same time? In this week’s thematic list, we dive into the shadowy world of crime fiction where the wit is as sharp as the murder weapons. From accidental killers and ethical assassins to dysfunctional families and clueless villains, these darkly humorous crime novels prove that justice doesn’t always wear a serious face.

Get ready to root for Kitty Collins in I Bet You’d Look Good in a Coffin—a serial killer with a cause (and a cocktail in hand). Bella Mackie’s What A Way To Go serves up satirical family drama with a body count, perfect for fans of Succession and Knives Out. Richard Osman is back with We Solve Murders, introducing a quirky father-in-law/daughter-in-law sleuth duo you’ll want to adopt. In The Housemaid’s Secret, Freida McFadden offers gasp-worthy twists wrapped in chilling domestic suspense. Jenny Morris’s An Ethical Guide to Murder explores what happens when a messy millennial gets the power to redistribute life—and maybe death. And Bob Mortimer’s The Hotel Avocado is a deliciously absurd caper full of pies, peril, and planning applications gone awry.

Whether you’re drawn to morally ambiguous protagonists or just need a laugh with your bloodstains, this list is packed with page-turners that blend mayhem with mirth.

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