A Ghostwriter's Guide to Murder: A Novel

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Charming yet wickedly imaginative mystery ghostwriter Maeve Gardner finds herself at the center of a murder investigation with more twists and turns than any story she's ever written, perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Richard Osman. Charming yet wickedly imaginative mystery ghostwriter Maeve Gardner finds herself at the center of a murder investigation with more twists and turns than any story she's ever written, perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Richard Osman. Maeve Gardner kills people for a living. A dodgy occupation perhaps, but as ghostwriter for the long-running Simon Hills mysteries, Maeve has planned the perfect murder time and again and she enjoys it. She dreams of writing something under her own name someday rather than babysitting her adopted character Simon, but at least she's writing. And as one of the burnt-out souls who've run away from dry land to live on London's waterways, she has the joy of working from the home she loves- a colorful houseboat. Life on the canals is grand, but when her cheating ex-boyfriend turns up floating facedown in the water outside her boat, murdered, and the police arrest her, the plot takes a wayward turn. Suddenly, Maeve is thrust into one of her own crime dramas, complete with missing money, violent thugs, extortion, and conspiracy. Only this time, there is no real-life Simon Hill to come to her aid. Instead, with the help of friends from the river-India, owner of a popular floating bookshop; Paul, the exceedingly attractive landlord of the local pub; and Ash, Maeve's quiet, nerdy neighbor who is keeping some secrets of his own-Maeve may have a shot at saving herself. As Maeve and her motley crew of would-be investigators find themselves wondering if they are in over their heads, a killer lurks and won't hesitate to kill again...

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Praise for A Ghostwriters Guide to Murder:
In A Ghostwriters Guide to Murder, Mullet proves herself a masterful mystery-writer-within-a-mystery writer. Drawing on her insider knowledge of all things publishing, she creates a seamlessly plotted tale with characters that leap from the page. Heres hoping that Maeve and her trusty sidekicks get many more chances to show what they can do . . . and how many bad guys they can take down while they do it!
Tamara Berry, Edgar Award-winning author of the By the Book mysteries

When you read this cleverly constructed mystery and you should you will find yourself rooting for Maeve, a relatable and engaging protagonist, whose struggles as a ghostwriter will resonate with anyone trying to find their own voice in this world. Youll also enjoy a sprinkling of nice red herrings and meet some quirky characters along the way. Recommended."
G.M. Malliet, author of the Agatha Award-winning DCI St. Just, Augusta Hawke, and Fr. Max Tudor mysteries

A really charming and authentic mystery with great, believable characters.
Ian Moore, award-winning author of the Follet Valley Mystery

Author Bio

Melinda Mullet is the author of the Whisky Business mystery series, spent many years in the legal trenches, but is now happy to be known as a former lawyer, a travel junkie, and a lifelong advocate for children's literacy causes, both domestic and international. When she is not in the UK, Melinda lives just outside Washington, DC, with her whisky-collecting husband and two wild COVID canines named Bailey and Captain Jack.