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Breezy in tone but ingenious in construction, Ripley's playful mystery deserves a standing ovation-- "
Publishers Weekly"
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Five unreliable narrators and Ripley's trademark wit ensure the reader will not look at classic crime in quite the same way again-- "
The Financial Times on
Buried Above Ground"
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A labyrinthine tale of envy, greed, lust, and murder most foul, seasoned with touches of acerbic humor. Another absolutely brilliant book from Ripley-- "
Booklist Starred Review of
Buried Above Ground"
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Ripley's best book: a wickedly funny sendup of the clichés behind all those classic mysteries and their successors-- "
Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of
Buried Above Ground"
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This is catnip for Anthony Horowitz fans-- "
Publishers Weekly on
Buried Above Ground"
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Ripley uses his well-honed sardonic wit to skewer crime fiction publishers . . . A thoroughly enjoyable read-- "
Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine on
Buried Above Ground"
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A refreshingly surprise-packed entry in an always excellent series-- "
Publishers Weekly Starred Review of
Mr Campion's Christmas"
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Outstanding . . . A joy to read-- "
Booklist on
Mr Campion's Christmas"
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[A] lively adventure-- "
Kirkus Reviews on
Mr Campion's Christmas"
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Clever, witty, and packed with intriguing characters, period ambiance, and unexpected twists-- "
Booklist on
Mr Campion's Memory"
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Excellent . . . This dead-on pastiche will satisfy newcomers and series devotees alike-- "
Publishers Weekly on
Mr Campion's Memory"
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Features [Ripley's] trademark subtle humor, memorable characters, and unusual plots . . . Another winner for Ripley's legions of loyal fans-- "
Booklist"
Publisher Marketing:
It's curtains down for one actor when preparations for a new murder mystery play at the local theatre take a chillingly real twist . . .
The Librarian
Retirement
was beckoning until local lawyer Adam Cunningham - aka the Hopewell Players' pantomime dame - requested my professional opinion on the script of their next play that he's been given.
The Lawyer
The script is terrible! And it rips off a number of Golden Age mysteries. With Roly's knowledge of crime fiction, I might be able to get the whole thing cancelled.
The Producer
I couldn't believe it when I learned that my late father had written a play of all things! And now the players will perform his work - until one of them is found dead. . .
The Inspector
A body on the stage of the local playhouse doesn't happen often round here. Was it a pre-rehearsal accident, suicide . . . or is the spotlight about to fall on a murderer?
Told from the point of view of four unreliable narrators, most of whom can't be trusted - The Librarian, The Lawyer, The Producer and The Inspector - this cunningly inventive novel is a refreshingly fun, subversive take on the crime fiction genre.
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Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2026 (EAN 9781448317684, Hardcover)
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Publishers Weekly 04/06/2026 (EAN 9781448317684, Hardcover)
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Booklist 05/01/2026 (EAN 9781448317684, Hardcover)
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