Book Club Discussion Guides

If your book club loves a good murder mystery, you’ve come to the right place. From twisty police procedurals and gripping murder investigations to psychological suspense, buried secrets and crimes played out against the streets and landmarks of London, Biba Pearce’s books offer plenty to discuss, debate and try to solve before the detectives do.

Choose a book below to discover more about the story and download a free Book Club Discussion Guide, with questions designed especially for that novel. You’ll also find extracts, behind-the-scenes research, author Q&As and links to buy or borrow the book.

20 Questions to Get Your Book Club Talking

Finished the book? Here are some talking points to get the conversation started.
Spoiler alert! Save these until everyone has finished the book!

What was your first impression of the main character? Did it change as the story went on?
Who did you trust least at the beginning — and were you right?
What tropes did you enjoy most in this book?
At what point did you think you knew who the killer was?
Which clue did you think was the most important?
Was there a clue you completely missed that seemed obvious afterwards?
Which red herring fooled you the most?
Which character did you find the most interesting — and why?
Was there anyone you wanted to shake, shout at or tell not to open that door?
How important was the setting to the story? Would the mystery have worked as well somewhere else?
Did you agree with the way the investigation was handled?
What would you have done differently if you’d been investigating the case?
Which relationship in the book interested you most?
Which scene had you turning the pages fastest?
What themes did you notice beyond the murder itself?
Were you surprised by the final reveal? If not, when did you work it out?
Looking back, what was the biggest clue to the truth?
Did the killer’s motive make sense to you? Did you have any sympathy for them?
Was justice served by the end of the book?
If Biba were sitting at the table with you, what would you ask her?

Each discussion guide contains Q&As about the characters, suspects, clues, setting and themes of the novel, as well as the choices made by the detectives and, of course, that final reveal.

Be warned: the discussion guides contain spoilers, so make sure everyone has finished the book before you open them!

The Detective Rob Miller Mysteries

London-based police procedurals following DCI Rob Miller and his Major Investigation Team as they tackle complex murder cases across west London and along the Thames. While Rob is at the heart of the series, his close-knit team plays a major role, bringing an ensemble feel to the investigations. Each book delivers a complete standalone crime thriller, while ongoing storylines and the characters’ personal lives develop throughout the series.

Atmospheric, twisty and grounded in British police procedure, the DCI Rob Miller series is ideal for book clubs that enjoy contemporary British detective fiction, compelling investigations and a strong sense of London.

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The Thames Path Killer
The West London Murders
The Bisley Wood Murders
The Box Hill Killer
The South Bank Murders
The Soho Killer
The Marlow Murders
The Putney Bridge Killer
The Fulham Pier Murders (Coming soon)

The Kenzie Gilmore Thrillers

Sun-soaked Miami crime thrillers starring intrepid reporter-turned-true-crime podcaster Kenzie Gilmore and her partner, Sweetwater PD Lieutenant Reid Garrett. Kenzie and Reid share the spotlight, with alternating points of view that blend police investigation with dogged investigative reporting. Against the heat, glitz and glamour of Miami, they uncover the darker side of the city—the secrets, corruption and violence lurking just beneath its glossy surface. Part police procedural, part investigative thriller, the Kenzie Gilmore series delivers gripping mysteries, atmospheric Florida settings and plenty of twists.

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Afterburn
Dead Heat
Heatwave
Burnout
Deep Heat
Fever Pitch
Storm Surge
Night Watch
Gilt Edge

The Shrap Nelson Mysteries

Gritty London crime thrillers featuring former military investigator Shrap Nelson—a fiercely independent woman with her own ideas about right, wrong and justice. Operating on the fringes of conventional law enforcement, Shrap takes on cases that expose the darker side of modern London and force her to make choices that aren’t always black and white. The series blends hard-boiled detective fiction with contemporary crime, social issues and an unconventional heroine who isn’t afraid to play by her own rules.

Perfect for book clubs that enjoy morally complicated characters, thought-provoking themes and plenty to debate long after the final page.

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Rough Justice
An Unlikely Saviour
Loose Ends (Coming soon)

Borrow Biba’s Books From Your Library

Prefer to borrow rather than buy? All Biba Pearce titles are available through libraries in ebook, audiobook, paperback and some large-print editions. Ask your local library about availability or request the title you’d like to read. They will order it in for you.

This can also be a great option if your whole book club wants to read the same book.

Invite Biba to Your Book Club

Reading one of my books for your book club? I’d love to hear about it. Please tag me in your socials or email me pictures at info@bibapearce.com.

I’m always delighted to hear from readers, and where time and location allow, I may be able to drop into your book club in person or join you online for a Q&A. We can talk about the book, the characters, the research behind the story, writing crime fiction and anything else that comes up!

CONTACT BIBA ABOUT YOUR BOOK CLUB

Not Sure Where to Start?

🇬🇧 For classic British crime:
Start with DCI Rob Miller. Follow a London Major Investigation Team as they solve complex murders across west London and along the Thames. Perfect if your book club loves British police procedurals, team dynamics and twisty murder investigations.

🌴 For murder in the Miami heat:
Try Kenzie Gilmore. Part police procedural, part investigative thriller, these fast-paced mysteries pair a true-crime podcaster with a police lieutenant against the glitz, glamour and darker underbelly of Miami.

🌃 For a grittier side of London:
Meet Shrap Nelson. A former military investigator with her own moral code, Shrap inhabits a world where justice isn’t always black and white. Perfect for book clubs that enjoy unconventional heroines, contemporary social issues and plenty to debate.

Pick your book, download your discussion guide, and see who in your book club works out the killer first.