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The Busy Body

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by Kemper Donovan
Eva Kaminsky
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In this fresh, fast-paced modern murder mystery—the first in a wildly funny and inventive new series—a ghostwriter is chosen to collaborate on a presidential candidate's memoir, only to discover just how much trouble a smart woman with time on her hands can get up to ...
"I tell other people's stories for a living. ... I've always been a snoop where other people are concerned, and I discovered in my late twenties I have a knack for spinning tales about them, and for making these tales sing."
It's a dream assignment. Former Senator Dorothy Gibson, aka that woman, is the most talked-about person in the country right now, though largely for the wrong reasons. As an independent candidate for President of the United States, Dorothy split the vote and is being blamed for the shocking result. After her very public defeat, she's retreated to her home in rural Maine, inviting her ghostwriter to join her.
Her collaborator is impressed by Dorothy's work ethic and steel-trap mind, not to mention the stunning surroundings (and one particularly gorgeous bodyguard). But when a neighbor dies under suspicious circumstances, Dorothy is determined to find the killer in their midst.
And when Dorothy Gibson asks if you want to team up for a top secret, possibly dangerous murder investigation, the only answer is: "Of course!"
The best ghostwriters are adept at asking questions and spinning stories ... two talents, it turns out, that come in handy for sleuthing. Dorothy's political career, meanwhile, has made her an expert at recognizing lies and double-dealing. Working together, the two women are soon untangling motives and whittling down suspects, to the exasperation of local police. But this investigation—much like the election—may not unfold the way anyone expects ...

  • Creators

  • Series

    Ghostwriter Mystery

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 23, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9798891784079
      • File size: 291035 KB
      • Duration: 10:06:19

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Eva Kaminsky sets just the right snarky tone for the protagonist of this mystery, a misanthropic ghostwriter who has been hired to help a failed presidential candidate write her memoir. But when murder intervenes, the unnamed ghostwriter and Dorothy Gibson, the candidate, decide to become amateur sleuths. Much to our ghostwriter's surprise, the two not only solve the case but also become friends. Kemper Donovan, who hosts an Agatha Christie podcast, uses some of that writer's best known conventions, such as assembling the suspects in a drawing room to unveil the murderer. While some of the plot twists are a little far-fetched, the rapport between the main characters is engaging, and the protagonist is a wonderful guide for this debut series. Listeners will enjoy her pithy observations, trenchantly delivered by Kaminsky. L.W.S. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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