I initially requested this book because I liked the concept and the book definitely does live up to the blurb.
A minor spoiler that is right at the beginning of the story but I'll hide it in case... Spoilerthe book does start off with Al in prison, reflecting and retelling the events leading up to present day, and for me I just don't enjoy this way to start a story as you know where the story is going to lead.
The plot itself is quite convoluted, it does feel like you're chasing your tail and going around in circles, slowly finding scraps of clues but they just don't feel important enough revelations. I will say I didn't solve the murder mystery but I didn't find the reveal very triumphant.
I think the main issue I had was the humour which I didn't get. The style of humour wasn't for me but I can see other people enjoying it and I think this is what the book relies upon.
I don't think the characters were very well developed, I didn't learn much about them at all because you don't know what they're lying about to protect their identities. However it meant that I wasn't very attached to them, but I did enjoy the impersonations, these I did find quite funny. There is also an unnecessary romance which I didn't particularly enjoy.
Another minor spoiler, for the ending... Spoilerthere is a HEA (happily ever after) which coincides with the romance and I just don't think it works for a mystery. I prefer an open ending or a last minute twist I think. 
Overall I found this to be more chaotic than clever. This wasn't the book for me but I do think if you enjoy the humour and writing style of Andrew Hunter Murray you will like this main character, the interloping adventures and being amateur detectives.
2 stars

Thank you to NetGalley, Cornerstone and Andrew Hunter Murray for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.