The Ghost Writer

A tantalizing tale of suspense and family secrets that weaves Victorian ghost stories into the present—where they start to come true Timid solitary librarian Gerard Freeman lives for just two things: his elusive pen pal Alice and a story he found hidden in his mother’s drawer years ago. Written by his great-grandmother Viola it hints at his mother''s role in a sinister crime. And as he discovers more of Viola’s chilling tales he realizes that they might hold the key to finding Alice and unveiling his family''s mystery—or will they bring him the untimely death they seem to foretell? Harwood’s astonishing assured debut shows us just how dangerous family skeletons—and stories—can be.