The Murder Show by Matt Goldman

Review: The Murder Show by Matt Goldman

A slick, cinematic thriller that cuts deep into our obsession with true crime.

Matt Goldman’s The Murder Show is more than just a whodunnit—it’s a smart, propulsive thriller that skewers the world of true crime entertainment while delivering a gripping mystery in its own right. Equal parts suspenseful and satirical, this is the kind of novel that keeps you turning pages even as it makes you question your own fascination with the genre.

The story follows a down-on-his-luck screenwriter pulled into the orbit of a hit true crime series—only to discover that the lines between fiction, performance, and reality are dangerously blurred. What starts as a behind-the-scenes look at a popular murder show quickly spirals into something far more sinister.

Goldman, known for his punchy dialogue and clean, fast-paced prose, delivers his most meta and morally complex work yet. The characters are sharp, the stakes are real, and the commentary on media, exploitation, and voyeurism hits uncomfortably close to home.

Fans of Nightcrawler, Only Murders in the Building, or Gone Girl will find plenty to love here.

But The Murder Show also stands alone as a timely, intelligent thriller that asks: when the cameras stop rolling, who’s really in control?

Verdict: The Murder Show is a sleek, satisfying thriller with brains, heart, and bite. You’ll race through it—and then want to talk about it.

The Murder Show