Kate Weston is an ex-stand-up comedian and bookseller. Her first YA book, Diary of a Confused Feminist, was longlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2020 and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. The Murder On A School Night series brings together her hilarious feminist humour, an addictive murder mystery and incredibly relatable anti-heroines.
Praise for MURDER ON A SUMMER BREAK 'That perfect balance of humour and mystery […] Murder on a School Night was excellent, but this sequel was an exceptional follow up' A Short Book Lover 'I didn’t think these two detectives could get funnier, but they did!’ Bots Bookshelf Praise for MURDER ON A SCHOOL NIGHT 'Fiercely funny, feminist and FUN! I bloody loved it' – M.A. KUZNIAR ‘The snappy dialogue shines and the detective duo’s friendship is well observed and rings true’ – Fiona Noble, The Observer ‘Kate Weston’s hilarious YA murder mystery is a must’– Irish Independent “Mean Girls meets Midsomer Murders with a dash of Louise Rennison” – Kirkus Reviews ""Channeling the 1980s cult classic Heathers right down to the croquet set, Weston flaunts cozy English charm and puerile slapstick comedy in this propulsive mystery … Refreshing attention to sex positivity and period politics combined with Weston’s timing—both comedic and plot driven—ensure a laugh-out-loud romp"" – Publishers Weekly ‘Laugh out loud funny, delightfully gruesome and packed with twists, turns and feminism. I loved every minute of it!’ – Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead Praise for HOW TO MAKE A KILLING 'I LOVED this! Devoured in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''If Selling Sunset met Desperate Housewives and got wrapped up in a murder mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was just blown away by this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So funny it should be illegal' MAZ EVANS 'A whip-smart, hilarious whodunnit!' BETH REEKLES 'Darkly fun' EMILY-JANE CLARKE