Some people grow up knowing what it is they want to do with their lives. There are people who do what it is others expect them to do, and there are those who dream a dream, believe in it and create their own paths to turning the dream into something real.
What makes this book a fascinating read is how it begins on the precipice of a young person’s dilemma. If you don’t know what to do with your life right out of college, what do you do? The book, It Could Have Been Murder, opens with Kate not knowing what her next step will be post-graduation from college, but she likes the idea of venturing into the unknown, chasing an unconventional career.
Twenty Years of Secrets
Kate reunites with her best friend from high school and another close friend to turn her dream of a murder adventure business into a reality. Their families accept that they run a boutique consulting firm with government clients and top secret clearance, preventing them from sharing exactly what it is they do for their clients.
The whole business, in fact, has a clandestine air to it. There’s no advertising or marketing. Clients find Diamond Teams by word of mouth. A careful vetting process limits who can or can’t be a Diamond Teams client. Many of the clients are C-suite executives, and the existence of Diamond Teams is almost an urban legend.
Unless you are or have been a client or have been turned away, the non-disclosure agreements leave a lot to the imaginations of potential clients.
Teambuilding by Planning a Murder?
It Could Have Been Murder stands out because the principals of Diamond Teams have created a company that curates murders without murdering any of the targets. Imagine a murder adventure game where players act out fascinating scenarios in real life involving team building and strategy sessions. This board game is more than just a game—it requires bringing people together to think, plan, strategize, build camaraderie, and, most importantly, learn to trust one another
Sharing a Secret
The novel brilliantly depicts Kate’s internal struggle when she eventually has to share with her husband and kids what it is her company does. The question arises: Would she have ever shared her secret if her family hadn’t been put in jeopardy by a vengeful client?
The surprise of It Could Have Been Murder doesn’t come from Kate or Diamond Teams, but a trio of individuals no one would have wanted to put in the driver’s seat of problem-solving.
Take the Journey
It Could Have Been Murder isn’t just a book about job struggles—it’s about following your passion, taking risks, and stepping into uncharted territory. E.D Rich invites readers to experience the thrill of teambuilding games, murder, and strategic thinking.
How do the families of the Diamond Teams principals react when the true nature of the business is revealed? Find out by grabbing a copy of It Could Have Been Murder now, from Rich’s official website, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.