THE GHOSTWRITER was another hit by Julie Clark, whose books I have always devoured and enjoyed. This one was no exception, with a riveting plotline fraught with mystery, lies, unreliable stories, and a touching conclusion that wrapped up enough loose ends while also leaving some open to interpretation. The flashbacks were well done and weaved into the story perfectly, putting into perspective what actually happened versus what was told to have happened. This added another layer of depth to the story and enhanced the narrative toward its inevitable conclusion.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the opportunity to read and review THE GHOSTWRITER.

A really great and atmospheric read. I loved all of the twists and turns. I do feel as though the ending was a bit rushed though. The author spent so much time building up to the ending, and I feel as though it deserved more time.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book. I have been in reading slump for a couple of months, unfortunately. This book pulled me out of the slump with the first page! This was incredibly well done. The storyline was fabulous! Told in multiple POVs and timelines made this a fast paced read. I finished it in one sitting and just couldn't put it down. The characters were well done and relatable. Great read get your copy now!! Highly recommend

This was a strong thriller and enjoyed the overall story being told in this world. It had that element that I was looking for from the genre and description. The overall feel worked with everything that I was wanting from this and was engaged with the story being told. Julie Clark has a strong writing style and can’t wait to read more.

Julie Clark is my favorite author. I’ve read both The Last Flight and The Lies I Tell twice. When I saw her upcoming novel, The Ghostwriter, on NetGalley I immediately downloaded it and began reading. My desire was to read it straight through without stopping, but life’s pesky interruptions got in the way. Over the next two days I found myself going over details of what the main character was discovering as she wrote her father’s memoir. I’m happy to say The Ghostwriter is another intriguing novel from talented Julie Clark and I’m recommending it to all my friends.

I was sooo excited to get this early copy from netgalley because I’m obsessed with Julie Clark and this book was no different. If you like multiple POVs & unreliable narrators you will love this!! Such an addictive and gripping story :) thank you netgalley!!

Wow, this is the first book I have read by Julie Clark and it blew me away. This book is full of family drama, alternating between time frames and narratives. Everyone I thought I know what was happening, I was thrown another curve ball. Looking forward to reading more by this amazing author!

I'm a huge fan of Julie Clark. What I think I like most about her books is her ability to deliver a solid mystery while always writing a very different book. Hers never feel like repeats. When Olivia Dumont is offered a ghostwriting job that will in many ways, save her life, she can't say no--but she learns soon enough its to write the autobiography of her own father, who she's estranged from and who is possibly a murderer. The clues are unveiled one by one in a particularly satisfying way. I would highly recommend!

Just when I truly thought nothing could top The Last Flight she gives us this one. This brilliantly twisty mystery, intertwined with a deeply sentimental and dysfunctional family drama, is the kind of book that lingers in your mind long after you finish it. With its thought-provoking themes, resonating yet tragic events, and unique perspectives, it’s a perfect choice for book clubs, thanks to its flawless execution, layered characterization, and a heartfelt, meaningful ending that I wholeheartedly enjoyed! This was a haunting fantastic story woven together so well that it was hard for me to put my kindle down. Definitely a strong recommendation for this book. It's flow was flawless and the direction it took me in made me realize that secrets can ruin the life we were intended to lead .If your in a reading slump this is one that definitely can pull you out of it!

Wow, this book completely blew me away! From the first page, I was hooked on Olivia Dumont’s story and the tangled web of her family’s dark past. The premise alone—working with her estranged father, legendary (and infamous) horror author Vincent Taylor, to uncover long-buried secrets—was enough to pull me in and the execution was absolutely amazing!

The mix of multiple POVs and dual timelines was handled so well. I usually get nervous about stories that jump around too much, but this one was seamless. I felt like I was solving the mystery right alongside Olivia, uncovering every clue and trying to piece together what really happened. And those moments where I thought I knew where it was going? Nope—Julie Clark kept me second-guessing myself right up until the end.

Olivia’s character really resonated with me. She felt so real—flawed and torn but also determined and strong. Her relationship with her father was so layered and emotional, and I found myself rooting for her even when she made tough or questionable choices. And getting the perspectives of Vince and Poppy from the time leading up to the murders added so much depth and kept me glued to the page.

This story isn’t just a mystery—it’s a deep dive into family dynamics, secrets, and how the past can haunt us. I couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end.

Julie Clark has officially earned a spot as one of my favorite authors. If she keeps delivering stories this smart, gripping, and emotionally rich, I’ll be first in line to read everything she writes. Highly recommend this to anyone who loves mysteries with heart and depth!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Ghostwriter is a delightful “slow-burn page turner”. It is murder mystery, family drama and psychological suspense rolled into a very deftly wrapped package. I absolutely devoured this book.

I enjoyed the setting — Ojai, California (which I visited about 20 years ago), as well as the book's time-flips back into the 70’s — a decade I remember well!

I’ve read the other books by Julie Clark. While I also enjoyed them, I feel that with The Ghostwriter, she has really honed her skills at crafting suspense novels.

Wow - what a fantastic novel told in a totally engrossing format. Clark pulls the reader between timelines and perspectives seamlessly. The writing to me was almost reminiscent of King - the way you can be transported into a decade and feel exactly what the family dynamics are, picture the atmosphere of the time and feel like you are stepping back to another place. Loved this read and can’t wait to tell more people about it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

My jaw is on the floor. I DEVOURED this ARC. I am so picky with my mysteries & thrillers because so often I can guess the direction it is headed, and often times ideas are repeated and overused. This book blew all of my expectations out of the water. The writing was addictive and the pacing was perfect. Each chapter revealed just a little bit more information that had me dying to read more. I loved the ending and I loved that Olivia’s relationship with her father had healed.

If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would do so without hesitation. I have not read a book in years that made me have goosebumps on my arms with the reveal of the book occurs. Olivia is a ghostwriter that had found herself in a little trouble in the author scene. She receives an offer from her estranged father, a famous author, to ghostwrite a book with him revealing their families dark, dark secret surrounding the murder of his siblings. Oh, I wish I could keep telling you all about this book. It is living rent free in my mind! I could not put this book down. AMAZING!! Thank you for allowing me to preview this book for my honest opinion. I can hardly wait to press it to my friends.

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this title, and it’s explosively good. I’ve been in a bit of a slump lately, every book I’ve picked up has been sort of “meh”. This one gripped me immediately, and all I wanted to do was read. I devoured it over the course of a couple of days (work got in the way) and it left me stunned at the final conclusion. It’s got great multiple timelines and viewpoints that allowed the story to unfold in a very satisfying way. Loved it!!!

Unlike anything Julie Clark has written before, this twisty tale of family secrets will pull you in from the first line. The dual timeline, paired with multiple points of view, completely immerses you in the tragic story of the Taylor family and the murder of two of their three children in the 70’s.

Fast forward to present day where the Taylor’s surviving son Vincent, now a famous author, summons his estranged daughter to ghostwrite his memoir as he slowly succumbs to dementia. Will her research finally solve the murder of her teenage aunt and uncle long before her birth? And does she really want to know the truth?

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! This was one of my favorite thrillers of the year so far. In addition to a murder mystery, it explored grief, forgiveness, and the reliability (or unreliability) or memory. Instead of the typical trope of an unreliable narrator, there were intermittent flashbacks to other characters with conflicting POVs that led to questions and suspense to drive the plot. This book kept me guessing until the end and even the final chapters left a hint of ambiguity (but not enough to be disappointing or frustrating). An original storyline, compelling characters, and overall satisfying mystery read!