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Inherit the Dead is a gripping collaboration featuring twenty of the most acclaimed mystery novelists of our time, weaving a spellbinding tale filled with love, betrayal, and suspense. This captivating narrative follows Pericles "Perry" Christo, a once-respected police detective whose life unravels amidst a corruption scandal, leaving him disgraced and isolated from his family. Transformed into a private investigator trying to reclaim his standing, Perry is thrown a lifeline when a wealthy Upper East Side socialite, Julia Drusilla, hires him for what appears to be a lucrative and straightforward task. Julia seeks Perry's expertise to find her estranged daughter, Angelina, a young woman on the brink of inheriting a fortune.
Angelina's mysterious disappearance, however, is not as straightforward as it seems. As Perry navigates the elite circles of New York City and the serene, yet deceptive landscapes of the Hamptons, he uncovers a labyrinth of secrets and lies. Throughout his search, Perry discovers that the seemingly naïve "Angel" harbours more secrets than anyone could have anticipated. With every twist and turn, the stakes grow higher, challenging Perry's resolve and probing the dark corners of a world where deception is the norm.
With an inventive serial storytelling technique, each chapter of Inherit the Dead is infused with the distinctive voice of one of the twenty contributing bestselling authors, melding together to push the plot towards a thrilling and unexpected climax. These revered writers include the likes of Mary Higgins Clark, John Connolly, Lee Child, Charlaine Harris, and C.J. Box, each enriching the narrative with unique perspectives and styles.
Renowned for its noir atmosphere and intricate plotting, this novel has been lauded by critics, with Library Journal praising it as a "juicy thriller" guaranteed to captivate its audience. The editorial oversight by Jonathan Santlofer ensures a seamless narrative, with the distinctive voices harmoniously contributing to the unfolding drama.
Furthermore, in a commendable gesture of goodwill, royalties earned from the book, beyond the compensation for editors and contributors, are being donated to Safe Horizon, the foremost victim assistance organisation in the country, underlining the collective commitment to making a positive impact beyond the fictional world of mystery and intrigue.
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A collaborative crime and thriller novel by twenty celebrated authors, Inherit the Dead offers a seamlessly intriguing mystery despite the varied writing styles. The book holds its ground as an independent, well-crafted story that impressively evokes the sense of a unified narrative voice.
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ISBN: 9781451684773
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 June 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: Touchstone Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Contributors include: Lee Child, Linda Fairstein, Mary Higgins Clark, John Connolly, Charlaine Harris, CJ Box, Mark Billingham, Lawrence Block, Ken Bruen, Alafair Burke, Stephen L. Carter, Marcia Clark, Max Allan Collins, James Grady, Heather Graham, Bryan Gruley, Val McDermid, SJ Rozan, Jonathan Santlofer, Dana Stabenow, Lisa Unger, and Sarah Weinman.
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The first time in print for the million-copy-selling crime writer. This time, a cast of good coppers, a wily ex-detective and a shadowy, well-connected operative are brought together by an aristocratic fatality. Only there's no body, no forensics—and enemies in the highest places. When Caroline Thorpe succeeded in casting doubt on the verdict of the inquest into her brother's death,...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Ending Writes Itself
Secrets don't stay secret for long in publishing Six authors. One private island. Seventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives. ‘This is a house of novelists, not murderers. You dream up crimes. You don’t commit them.’ ‘But a writer has. And so, who better than a writer to catch them?’ World famous author Arthur Fletch is...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseNeighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch is a sharp, stylish thriller with a killer opening hook, a generous dose of dark humour, and a truly distinctive voice. ― Christian White The annual Curlew Street scarecrow competition is back, and the residents of Melbourne’s inner north have never seen an entry like it. Shirt bloody, head and arms slumped over a scarecrow crucifix: Victoria’s most...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
For All the Dead Girls
Tough and gutsy PI Lou Alcott returns with a terrifyingly gritty new case that takes her deep into the dark web. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Bublitz and Jane Caro. While juggling a missing person case with unexpected ties close to home and saving an innocent woman and her child from a dangerous domestic situation, Lou ends up in the...Paperback$2899Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Don’t Let Him In
Prepare to be hooked—the no. 1 Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author is back with a brand-new, spine-tingling thriller. He's the perfect man. He says he loves you. You think he might even be made for you. Before long he's moved into your house—and into your heart. And then he leaves for days at a time. You don't know where...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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