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Guy Morpuss
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Writer. Barrister. Published by @viperbooks.bsky.social. Rep'd by @onechaptermore.bsky.social.
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Guy Morpuss @guymorpuss.bsky.social · Nov 25
Since my next novel features a cat, an English barrister, and a New York trial lawyer, this seemed like an appropriate way of introducing myself here. Looking forward to interacting with book people!
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'A trial is rather like a play. We wear our costumes. We perform to the audience. And on a good day no-one gets murdered'

We are delighted to reveal the paperback cover of #ATrialInThreeActs by @guymorpuss.bsky.social, a twisty legal thriller out March 2026 ⚖️

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The paperback of the book A Trial in Three Acts by Guy Morpuss on a background that depicts a theatre stage with a red curtain drawn and text reading 'There's a killer in court. But are they in the dock?'
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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@janicehallett.bsky.social picks her top five murder mysteries for the iPaper, including @guymorpuss.bsky.social's #ATrialInThreeActs for being 'both shocking and satisfying'. This legal thriller follows a murder trial after an actress is beheaded live on stage... ⚖️
The five best murder mysteries of all time, according to Janice Hallett
The bestselling author of contemporary crime fiction picks the books that have inspired, entertained and intrigued her the most
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October 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Thrilled to be appearing for the first time @bloodyscotland.bsky.social - not so sure about the karaoke…
annamazz.bsky.social Anna Mazzola @annamazz.bsky.social · Jun 16
Delighted to be back at @BloodyScotland.bsky.social on 13 September where I’ll be appearing with brilliant @kiaabdullah.bsky.social and @guymorpuss.bsky.social and possibly doing crime karaoke.

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June 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Happy publication day @bethlewis.bsky.social - I loved #TheRush!
janicehallett.bsky.social Janice Hallett @janicehallett.bsky.social · Jun 10
Happiest of happy publication days to the lovely @bethlewis.bsky.social for the amazing novel that is #TheRush a solid gold summer read, bursting with powerful characters, intrigue and atmosphere 💛 @viperbooks.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Guy Morpuss is on Crime Time FM's On the Sofa with Victoria, talking about his latest mystery #ATrialInThreeActs ⚖️

Listen here 🎧
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May 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Just a reminder to all #Surrey thriller fans, next Tuesday I'll be at Camberley library with @guymorpuss.bsky.social.
We'll be discussing the ideas behind our latest books & the bizarre but true facts that inspired them.
You can book here bit.ly/41ktqgV
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May 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Calling all #Surrey thriller fans, on 20th May I'll be at Camberley library with @guymorpuss.bsky.social.
I've been a big fan of Guy's ever since his mind-bending thriller Five Minds.
We'll be discussing the inspiration behind our latest books.
You can book via the link here:
bit.ly/41ktqgV
#booksky
April 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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It’s my pleasure to share details of my My Weekly Magazine review of A Trial in Three Acts by @guymorpuss.bsky.social lindasbookbag.com/2025/04/22/a...
Or head straight to My Weekly for my full thoughts www.myweekly.co.uk/category/fic...
A Trial in Three Acts by Guy Morpuss
It was my pleasure to meet Guy Morpuss at a wonderful evening organised by Viper Books a little while ago and so I’m thrilled that my latest My Weekly review is of Guy’s A Trial in Three Acts. Agai…
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April 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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A great review of #ATrialInThreeActs, Guy Morpuss' clever legal thriller, in Maxim Jakubowski’s Crime Time column ⚖️🩸

www.crimetime.co.uk/to-the-max-m... @guymorpuss.bsky.social
To the Max: March Crime with Maxim Jakubowski | Crime Time
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April 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Great night at the launch of #TheakstonsCrime 2025
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social.
What a line up!
Saw many friendly faces, including @guymorpuss.bsky.social
& @ajaychow.bsky.social.
So excited to be on Saturday's panel: What Planet Are They On?
Full programme here:
👉 bit.ly/TheakstonsCr...
April 2, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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For fans of courtroom-based mysteries, check out my review of the latest book from @guymorpuss.bsky.social, #ATrialInThreeActs!
Book Review: A Trial in Three Acts, by Guy Morpuss
"Ladies and gentlemen, on 19 October last year the actress Alexandra Dyce died in the chapel behind me. She died during the performance of a play, Daughter of the Revolution. Her death was brutal and shocking, and streamed to a worldwide audience. At first it was thought to be a terrible accident. It is now common knowledge that it was not. The question is not whether she was murdered, but by whom."
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March 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Fantastic event, very interesting and great to learn about an author’s journey. Thank you Guy, and the team. I look forward to reading your books! @guymorpuss.bsky.social #morpethbookfestival
March 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Nick - one of life’s good people - moved to Costa Rica last year, only for life to have kicked him & his wife repeatedly in the balls since. This is the latest, worst, in a string of crap they’ve had.

Do help them out if you’ve a spare fiver.
nick-pettigrew.bsky.social Nick Pettigrew @nick-pettigrew.bsky.social · Mar 15
My wife has a medical emergency and I could really do with your help by donating / sharing / both. If you follow me & have ever liked any of the stuff I post, this is the best possible way to show that. Thank you.
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Hello, In a bit of a freak accident Stacy Pettigrew managed to fracture bot… Nick Pettigrew needs your support for Medical Costs For A Triple Leg Fracture
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March 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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'Splendid... both a tense courtroom drama and a classic locked-room mystery'

#ATrialInThreeActs by Guy Morpuss is included in the Financial Times' roundup of new crime fiction ⚖️

www.ft.com/content/54cb... @guymorpuss.bsky.social
Eight gripping new crime stories — from a fantasy whodunnit to Franco-Nordic noir
Plus the latest Anthony Horowitz mystery; paranoia in revolutionary Kyiv; and a Hamptons holiday gone horribly wrong
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March 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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When a famous actress is beheaded live on stage, a tumultuous trial is sure to follow...

#ATrialInThreeActs by Guy Morpuss is a delightfully clever legal mystery for fans of Richard Osman and Janice Hallett, out now ⚖️

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March 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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What do courtroom dramas get wrong about the law?

Read former barrister, Guy Morpuss KC's piece on the errors found in your favourite TV whodunnits, and how he avoided similar mistakes in his legal thriller #ATrialInThreeActs ⚖️

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What courtroom dramas get wrong about the law — by a KC
In A Cruel Love and Towards Zero lawyers act in ways that would get them disbarred in real life, writes the KC and author Guy Morpuss
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March 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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To celebrate #IWD25 10% of all sales on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social this weekend will be donated to the Women's Prize Trust.

Why not use this as a great opportunity to get a copy of @womensprize.bsky.social for Non-Fiction longlisted #EmbersOfTheHands by Eleanor Barraclough?

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A square graphic featuring the thumbs of the sixteen books longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction. The text on the graphic reads: This weekend, 10% of bookshop.org book sales go the Women's Prize Trust. Support the Women's Trust in International Women's Day. Catch up on your longlist reading...
March 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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'I will provide one further clue. Charles Konig KC solves the crime not by identifying the murderer, but by working out how the murder was carried out. Readers can do the same'

@guymorpuss.bsky.social on #ATrialInThreeActs for Shots magazine ⚖️

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Courtroom Theatrics by Guy Morpuss
The actor Philip Glenister (Life on Mars and Mad Dogs) advised his daughter: ‘ If you want to be an actor and earn some money, become a barr...
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March 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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If you’re looking for a fun and fast-paced courtroom drama then I’ve got the perfect book for you! A Trial in Three Acts by @guymorpuss.bsky.social is a fantastic read, highly recommend. Thanks to @viperbooks.bsky.social for my gifted copy, it’s out now! 💙📚
A Trial in 3 Acts by Guy Morpuss A Trial In Three Acts Guy Morpuss has crafted an incredibly clever and entertaining mystery with A Trial in Three Acts. The unique structure—told as court transcripts, statements, and other documents—makes for a gripping and immersive read that kept me engaged as the pieces of the puzzle slowly fell into place. The story itself is brilliantly plotted, full of twists, unreliable narrators, and moments that make you question everything you thought you knew. Morpuss plays with perception in such a clever way, ensuring that just when you think you have it all figured out, another layer is revealed. It’s the kind of book that keeps you flipping back through previous pages, spotting hidden clues you missed the first time. What I loved most was the sheer fun of it. The dark humour, the sharp dialogue, and the engaging courtroom drama make this a joy to read. Perfect for fans of Janice Hallett, A Trial in 3 Acts delivers a smart, intricate mystery that challenges the reader while never losing its sense of fun. Highly recommended!
March 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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💙📚⚡️ #BookSky REVIEW: A Trial in Three Acts by @guymorpuss.bsky.social An excellent legal mystery with plenty of dry humour. Drama on stage meets theatrics in the courtroom; Charles Konig KC may need more than his legal skills to get his client acquitted.
Review: A Trial in Three Acts – Guy Morpuss
Desperate to get away on a trekking holiday after a trial, Charles Konig KC finds himself instructed by American lawyer Yara Ortiz to defend a Hollywood actor, accused of the murder of his wife. Leo Lusk took on a role in a play he co-wrote for a chance to reconnect with his daughter, Francesca. Since his divorce from Alexandra Dyce, he believed Alexandra was turning Francesca against him.
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March 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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A wonderful book launch at Lincoln’s Inn for #ATrialInThreeActs by @guymorpuss.bsky.social Please note Guy’s dedication to me in Sumerian 🤯🤯🤯
March 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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#ATrialInThreeActs by Guy Morpuss is out today ⚖️

Nail-biting courtroom drama meets a Christie-esque twist in this mixed-media legal thriller

'A delicious mystery' Daily Mail
'Ingenious' The Times
'A future book of the year' Janice Hallett

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March 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Happy Publication Day to @guymorpuss.bsky.social for his fabulous #ATrialInThreeActs.
I flew through it: a meticulously woven legal mystery that builds to a sensational climax.
I predict a horde of Charles Konig devotees, avidly peeling back the covers on this deliciously British barrister.
March 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Happy publication day to @guymorpuss.bsky.social and @viperbooks.bsky.social for the 5⭐️ #ATrialinThreeActs.

This is a riveting murder mystery combined with a legal thriller, and some historical detail thrown in for good measure.

Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/39zetf56
A Trial In Three Acts by Guy Morpuss
Hollywood star Leo Lusk is on trial for murdering his ex-wife. Charles Konig, the leading barrister in the country is engaged to defend hi...
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March 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Happy publication day @guymorpuss.bsky.social!

I love a courtroom drama and this one was especially brilliant with its theatrical connection.

I gasped out loud at one point!

Huge thanks to @mirandajewess.bsky.social and @viperbooks.bsky.social for letting me have an early look at this book.
March 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM