It's been twenty years since Duncan Torrens was last published.

So why is there a sudden intrest in his back catalogue?

Five people - none of whom can be trusted - are involved...

Brilliant

Thank you NetGalley and Seven House for the eARC.
What a terrific book this is, so.unique and great fun as well. I enjoyed it immensely, the Appendix as well. It reminded me of all the lovely books I read over my many years with all those writers ... quite nostalgia inducing.
I was proud of myself guessing the murderer too! Highly recommended, I'd give it 10 stars if I could.

I consider the author to be very underrated - all of his books are an excellent read and he really should be more well-known.
This particular book is very well written and well plotted - the ending fooled me completely. I really had no idea who the murderer was.
This book is well worth reading.

I enjoyed reading this book. It was a refreshing change to other similar genre books. It is spilt into different parts which are written from each character point of view whilst helping the story along. I would say that none of the characters are particularly likeable but that doesn't distract from the book

Instantly engaging.
With a clever turn of phrase Mike Ripley takes us behind the scenes of the literary world to as a long dead mystery unfolds and a one appears.
The format of the book is a bit different. Each section is a first person account from a different point of view. Get into the mind of the editor, the publisher, the reader as the clues piece together. We know what the characters know - or do we?
Thoroughly enjoyed the journey, with lots of references to mysteries from the past that I love and some I need to explore.
Easy reading and clever with relatable characters. This is a mystery readers' mystery. The ending should give book clubs a lot to talk about!