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The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill

The Mystery Writer

A Novel

by Sulari Gentill

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  • Mar 2024, 400 pages
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Mitra V. (Stamford, CT)

Riveting page turner
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill fulfills the tantalizing promise of its title in more ways than one. It keeps the reader spellbound with its racy style of narration and builds the urgency of the plot while seamlessly fleshing out the personalities of the protagonists to perfection. It is impossible to forget the protective affection of Gus, the bewildered genius of Theo and the quiet care of Marc without being drawn into the emotional web. One gets angry with Gus and weeps with Theo in equal measure. The use of Marc's family to illustrate the role of conspiracy theorists is a smart innovation and enhancesmore
Chris H. (Wauwatosa, WI)

The Mystery Writer
I found this book to be immediately engaging! Each time I put it down, I was eager to to find out what the next trick would be. The Mystery Writer is the perfect mix of interesting characters and intriguing, entertaining storyline. I plan on seeking out more books by this author.
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Cloggie Downunder

Another page-turner!
The Mystery Writer is the third stand-alone novel by award-winning, best-selling Australian author, Sulari Gentill. When Theodosia Benton arrives at her older brother, Gus’s home in Lawrence, Kansas, having abandoned her law course in Canberra, she’s not sure of the reception she’ll get. But Gus doesn’t let her down: he’s thoroughly understanding and happy for her to stay.

They will, together, decide what and when to tell their feral parents but, meanwhile, Theo finds Benders Bar/Café, an accommodating and friendly spot where she can pursue her dream: to write a novel. She’s not the only writer taking advantagemore
Cathy Thibeault

Fun mystery read
This book was fun to read. Excellent pace, fun characters, real people, and a twisty ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Sometimes a mystery isn't - but this one gives you some clues, some turns you didn't see coming, and a cast of characters that fill the story with humor, likable people, and scary situations. A great mix.
I highly recommend this book to mystery lovers of all ages. Additionally, if you aspire to be a writer, you will enjoy the plot, character-building, world-building, and heartless villains. Ms. Gentill's cast of characters is fascinating. I could identify with a couple of them. And off wemore
Cassandra W. (Alameda, CA)

Highly Recommended!
"The Mystery Writer" was a well-written, standalone novel which was completely engrossing and highly recommended. (I completed reading the entire book within 48 hours!)
Barry E. (Boynton Beach, FL)

Love books about about books
Its almost 13 years since I read my first mystery about subjects involving books. From then on mysteries became my thing. In my heart those about books, libraries, writers, publishers, and authors always intrigued me the most. This book did not disappoint me either.
A disappointed lawyer to be wants to be an author, but her hippie-like parents want her to be a lawyer. She moves away to the other side of the world and thus our caper begins. Theodosia Benton, an Aussie Tasmanian, moves to the USA, where her brother had relocated many years before becoming a successful lawyer. They live in the fictional town ofmore
Ann W. (New York, NY)

Wonderful, delightful mystery
Great read, peopled by wonderfully inventive characters. Delightful to discover yet another twist as well as novel protagonists. Addictive and engrossing.
Barbara S. (Gig Harbor, WA)

Fast paced, fun read
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill is a fast paced, tightly woven thriller with many twists and turns. In fact, though the reader wants to keep reading at a fast pace to find out what will happen next, it is advisable to slow down to catch up with some of the twists this novel takes. The plot line includes many current day references to conspiracy theorists which adds to the uncertainty of exactly where the story is taking the reader. And the ending, itself, leads to an open ended question of what might happen next. The inclusion of murder, conspiracy theories, and romance weave a story that makes for a very good read.

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