The Murder Exchange

By: Jiya Doshi

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Paperback | 14 March 2026

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Paperback
236 Pages

Age
13 - 18

Grade
7 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
21.59 x 13.97 x 1.37

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Seven years ago, they swore they'd never cross paths again...

...but fate had other plans.

"We both had bloody knives thrust in our overcoats, our fingerprints wiped clean. I stared into his mocha brown eyes. You don't trust a serial killer. You don't trust the innocence in his eyes overlaid with the glint, the thirst for murder. I knew that everything about Bennett was laced with deceit. Yet somehow, there was something about him... I just couldn't help it. I took out the knife with shaking fingers and watched him do the same."

Now, with old friends, new nemeses, and unsolved murders, Dalia and Bennett find themselves on the run.

Five days. That's all they have to clear their names before they end up with a lifetime behind the bars - together.

Forced in an uneasy alliance, trapped in a deadly game of survival, they wade through blood and bodies as the noose tightens.

Because the only thing more dangerous than a killer with a knife...

...is a killer with a heart.

Industry Reviews

Without relying on clich©s or predictability, Jiya crafts an intense, immersive experience driven by characters with flaws as compelling as their strengths. In the crowded field of crime thrillers, it stands out for its psychological depth, atmospheric writing, and willingness to explore the perilous territory where fear and dependency entwine.

-The Literature Times

Ultimately, this novel succeeds as a dark, fast-paced thriller that interrogates the nature of trust and the weight of shared history. It is a story that grips the reader from the first ominous reunion and refuses to let go, weaving danger, emotion, and ambiguity into a tale that is as haunting as it is compelling.

-Legacy of Literature

Such a fun read! I loved the killer but a romcom vibes, the humour, the plot and its twists and basically EVERYTHING going on!! It's a quick, fun read to get you out of a slump, highly recommended!!

-Aditya

The novel begins with an electrifying premise and wastes no time plunging the reader into a world of dark tension, fractured loyalties, and the unnerving proximity between guilt and innocence.

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