Praise for Kemper Donovan’ Ghostwriter Mysteries:
“Lively, clever storytelling without outsize energy.” —Kirkus Reviews on Loose Lips
“Readers will love this witty, fast-moving story that ends with the typical Christie gatherings of subjects.” —Booklist on Loose Lips
“Given Kemper’s knowledge and admiration of Agatha Christie, it isn’t surprising that he displays a similar flair for clever cluing and crafty characterization, not to mention the ability to throw in a killer plot twist at the end that would make Dame Agatha proud.” —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on Loose Lips
“Don’t say I didn’t warn you. This book will have you quickly rearranging your life so that you can get to the all-so-worth-it ending ASAP and without any distractions.” —firstCLUE on Loose Lips
“The senator knows all about scandal and political posturing; the ghostwriter knows how to ask the right questions. Together they make a sharp, sassy pair, even if one of them does end up as a prime suspect along the way.” —People.com on The Busy Body
"The Busy Body is a thoroughly modern, Agatha Christie-esque mystery set in a sumptuous corner of moneyed, Maine wilderness. It's a delightfully escapist, page-turner." —Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of Friends Like These on The Busy Body
“Kemper Donovan has created a hugely entertaining character, a ghost writer and amateur sleuth, who is wry, gossipy and completely compelling. The investigation into a murder disguised as a suicide is full of twists and turns worthy of a classic mystery novel. The Busy Body is a delight from start to finish. If you like Agatha Christie, you’ll love this.” —Alex Michaelides, # 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient on The Busy Body
“Given Kemper’s knowledge and admiration of Agatha Christie, it isn’t surprising that he displays a similar flair for clever cluing and crafty characterization, not to mention the ability to throw in a killer plot twist at the end that would make Dame Agatha proud.” —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW for The Busy Body
“A gripping and highly entertaining mystery, with ingenuity and flair aplenty, and a wonderful detective character that readers will be dying to meet again.” —Sophie Hannah, New York Times bestselling author on The Busy Body
“Lively, clever storytelling with outsize energy.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Busy Body
“Readers will love this witty, fast-moving story that ends with the typical Christie gathering of subjects.” —Booklist on The Busy Body
“Sometimes it’s the setting that grabs you. Often it’s the plot. But here, it is two fabulous characters who come together and through sharp dialogue create a story that both cozy and traditional-mystery readers will love.” —firstCLUE on The Busy Body
“You won’t be able to put down The Busy Body once you start reading. Kudos to Kemper Donovan for this surprising, and very much-of-the-moment mystery.” —Criminal Element
