
Til Death
by Busayo Matuluko
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Pub Date 30 Apr 2025 | Archive Date 11 Feb 2025
Simon and Schuster UK Children's | Simon & Schuster Children's UK
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Description
Save the date . . . for a killer wedding!
True-crime-obsessed Lara Oyinlola is heading to Lagos for her favourite cousin, Dérin’s, wedding. It’s going to be a holiday filled with glitzy dress-fittings, glamorous parties and, of course, the star-studded event of the year.
But everything isn’t perfect in Dérin’s world. She’s been receiving anonymous threats telling her to cancel the wedding . . . or face dire consequences.
This is the moment Lara’s been waiting for: put her sleuthing knowledge to work and solve a real-life mystery. As Lara investigates, what she doesn’t expect to uncover is a web of secrets, malicious crimes, and near‑death encounters which promise to tear the family apart for good . . .
With sinister secrets, bitchy bridesmaids, annoying exes, and a gossip-loving amateur detective, this gripping mystery thriller from a standout debut author and award-nominated BookTokker will have readers hooked.
PRAISE FOR BUSAYO MATULUKO'S 'TIL DEATH:
‘I could not put it down! ’Til Death is a compulsive thriller that has you desperate to know what happens next.’ Andy Darcy Theo, author of The Light that Blinds Us
‘Wickedly entertaining. ’Til Death is one of the most exciting debuts I’ve read in a long time.’ Bill Wood, author of Let’s Split Up
‘Thrilling and addictive in equal measures. Busayo Matuluko is a major new talent.’ Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous
‘A stunning thriller. It’s got everything: drama, gossip, secrets . . . absolutely wonderful!’ Kate Weston, author of Murder on a School Night
‘Gossip, glamour and a gripping mystery that I couldn’t put down. Busayo Matuluko invites you into a Nigerian family full of heart, secrets and so much drama. I absolutely loved it.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First
‘Get ready to fall in love! This captivating thriller transported me into a world of glitz, glamour, and heartfelt drama so dimensional I felt I was one of the guests. Matuluko is a major talent.’ Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire
‘’Til Death is a YA thriller that pulls you in, grips you tight, and doesn’t let go. Busayo has arrived with this one. Prepare for a thrilling ride that is as satisfying as it is unexpected!’ Tomi Oyemakinde, author of The Changing Man
‘Funny, clever and authentic with so many twists and turns. Busayo has captured the Nigerian culture so brilliantly in her debut. Absolutely loved it!’ Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland
‘Matuluko spins a vibrant cast of characters through this exciting mystery filled with heart and humour.’ Aleema Omotoni, author of Everyone’s Thinking It
‘An unputdownable YA thriller with the perfect blend of gossip, mystery and danger. Set in the heart of Lagos and beautifully infused with Yoruba culture, ’Til Death includes the Wedding of the Decade that all readers will crave to attend.’ Anam Iqbal, author of The Exes
‘I raced through it. Intriguing, exciting and full of mysteries, with characters who felt so real I want to hang out with them.’ Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks
‘A sharp, witty, immersive debut with a captivating setting and characters you’ll love as much as you distrust.’ Rufaro Faith Mazarura, author of Let the Games Begin
‘Intricately crafted and brilliantly layered, this debut thriller is filled with nail biting suspense, captivating family drama, and a meaningful exploration of living with a chronic illness. Fans of true crime will adore this compulsively readable debut.’ Hayley Dennings, author of This Ravenous Fate
‘The glamour, complex family dynamics, and juicy gossip kept me flipping the pages just as much as the desire to solve the gripping mystery. Busayo Matuluko’s debut is one to remember!’ Channelle Desamours, author of Needy Little Things
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781398536548 |
PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 416 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews

This story follows Lara as she and her family head to Nigeria for the wedding of her cousin, Dérin.
Lara and Dérin are incredibly close, and when Lara discovers Dérin has been receiving threatening, anonymous notes since her engagement she decides to investigate to protect her cousin.
This is a fast-paced, drama filled novel with a lot of heart. Lara is a fantastic protagonist, easy to root for and her passion for her interests and love for her family come off the page so well. I loved the writing style for this book, it was engaging and a fun read.
I would highly recommend this book and excited to read more by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.