I just could not get into this one... I'm apparently in the vast minority here, but the writing style just never drew me in the way I wanted - or expected - it to. I like the concept, but just couldn't find my way into the story or the lives of the characters.

Great book! The mystery keeps you on your toes and is very gripping. It sometimes gets a bit slow and drags. But once you overlook it, you'll definitely enjoy the book!

Looking forward to exploring more works of Melinda Mullet!

I am assuming this is written for the American market given the use of American terms and somewhat cliched language of the “heavies”. Despite this I enjoyed the clever story and the budding romance between the characters. I particularly love the comment Maeve makes about the new caution, it does make no grammatical sense and was a real mouthful to get out in real life. We all struggled to learn it and get the right rhythm ( the earlier one had a lovely cadence). Anyway back to the book, the was a great climax and I recommend it for those who love a cosy crime set in Britain

This book was an absolute blast to read. Melinda Mullet does a fantastic job of crafting characters with distinct and engaging personalities which made them easy to connect with and root for! The story kept me guessing from start to finish, directing my suspicions toward one character after another. I loved how each character brought something unique to the table, even the Captain! I think he may be my favorite character, I'm a sucker for dogs. That being said though, I absolutely adored Ash and I truly hoped he got the girl in the end, but I appreciated that the potential romance between him and Maeve wasn't wrapped up neatly at the conclusion, as it often is in other books. I prefer it to remain open to interpretation, and in my mind, I see Maeve and Ash living happily ever after — after everything they've been through, they deserve it! I genuinely loved this book and look forward to reading more from this author. The only critique I have is the cover. While I love the concept, I feel the execution falls a bit short. It just seems a little too simple for such an exciting and layered story.

It is always great to find a new mystery writer, and I enjoyed A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder so much, I will be looking for more books by Melinda Mullet.

First, I loved the premise of our main character, Maeve Gardner, being a ghostwriter for a very popular mystery series. As she is working through the tedium of another formulaic plot, she becomes a suspect in the murder of her former boyfriend. She lives on a houseboat on the London canals, and she finds money hidden in one of the tires abutting her boat. Soon, her ex-boyfriend’s body is also found floating dead in the water. Her little community comes to her aid in clearing her name.

What I loved about the book was the well-developed characters, the setting, and the comaraderie of the group in this particular area of London. The mystery was well plotted and believable. So, the background of being mystery writer, the engaging characters, and getting to know a microcosm of London made this book a winner.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

Hijinks ensue... this book was fun! It reminded me a bit of Finlay Donovan with how many things this character gets herself into. I loved it!

Maeve Gardner enjoys her job as a ghostwriter for the Simon Hills Mysteries. In the safety of her houseboat home on London’s picturesque canals, Maeve claims to have planned the perfect murders. But her perfect life is suddenly turned upside down when her cheating boyfriend’s dead body is found floating on the water outside her boat.
Maeve is suddenly faced with what could be a crime of her own, one that she had always dreamed of writing. Unfortunately, the circumstances surrounding her boyfriend's death have made her a suspect. After she finds a large sum of money inside a tire attached to her boat, she is suddenly confronted by the local police, and the ensuing investigation involves her being faced with violence, extortion, and conspiracies against her.
With the killer still lurking, her friends come to her aid in the investigation, hoping that they may be able to prevent another death.

Enjoyed it immensely. Well written and paced, the gradual uncovering of clues is nicely balanced with growing tension. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.