{"product_id":"the-ending-writes-itself","title":"The Ending Writes Itself","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the running for the best mystery of 2026. With a trove of tropes that mystery lovers will love, it will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This captivating thriller is a must for every library and a great choice for book clubs.\"\u003cb\u003e -- \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The result is nothing short of dazzling.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/i\u003e is great fun--chilling, thrilling, satisfyingly pulpy and smart--that will appeal to mystery fans, and to anyone who has ever attempted to publish a book.\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"High-concept and highly entertaining.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Prolific fantasy writer V.E. Schwab and YA author-turned-screenwriter Cat Clarke teamed up to create the Evelyn Clarke persona. Their first novel under the pseudonym is a mystery--and a send-up of the publishing industry itself--in which six authors are summoned to a private island and tasked with writing the ending to the final book from a bestselling author after his untimely death. As you can expect, this sets up a delightfully twisty locked-room mystery full of quirky characters.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Six writers are brought to a remote Scottish island to finish a beloved mystery novelist's final book--but not all is what it seems! And there's a ticking clock! The premise alone sounds delightful but when you learn that Evelyn Clarke is the pen-name for the duo of V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke, you're more or less guaranteed a page-turning treat.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eLit Hub\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"HarperCollins' highly-hyped \u003ci\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/i\u003e is actually written by a mystery duo under the pen name Evelyn Clarke, and that in itself intrigues me enough to want to read it. It's also about writers, who are invited to a private island to complete an unfinished book--with just 72 hours to spare--by its deceased author. Sparing synopses of the book provide a tantalizing glimpse into what promises to be a killer mystery novel.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003ePage Six\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/i\u003e is at once a great many things. As satire it is decidedly wicked. As mystery\/thriller it never fails to challenge and often to perplex. The glee it takes in skewering predictable literary tropes offers ongoing amusement. Evelyn Clarke's debut novel is an absolute treasure.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Anniston Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What a ride! Oh, the way I soaked up every single minute of this book!\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gloss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fans of Agatha Christie's locked-room mysteries and modern tales like \u003ci\u003eKnives Out\u003c\/i\u003e will fall for \u003ci\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/i\u003e, which masterfully blends classic mystery elements with genre-bending tropes. Crafted with razor-sharp wit and a meta twist, this satirical take on the publishing world ensures readers will hang on every word, right up to its breathtaking finale.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is the debut novel from author Evelyn Clarke, and it's a good thriller, with lots of twists and turns and backstories on most of the characters. More novels like this, and she will be a force in the industry.\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Smart, original, and completely addictive...\u003cem\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/em\u003e is both a great locked-room thriller and a brilliant satire on the publishing industry. An absolute must-read\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of This Is Why We Lied and After That Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The most fun I've had with a book in a very, very long time.\" \u003cb\u003e-- A. J. Finn, New York Times bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eEnd of Story\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Woman in the Window\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fiendishly clever and compulsively readable, \u003cem\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/em\u003e is both a page turning locked room mystery and a gimlet-eyed look at the business of writing books. An absolute must read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllery Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of The Club and The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Agatha Christie's \u003cem\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eYellowface\u003c\/em\u003e, this is a quirky murder mystery full of quirky characters and satisfying twists. Great fun!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKate Mosse, internationally bestselling author of The Map of Bones and The Ghost Ship\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A cracking read.\" -- \u003cb\u003eVal McDermid, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSilent Bones\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePast Lying\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Full of twists and turns and mystery tropes, \u003ci\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful send-up of classic mysteries and a satire on modern publishing. A must-read for any mystery fan!\" -- \u003cb\u003eG.T. Karber, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMurdle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A hugely entertaining and thrilling locked-room mystery, with a great cast of characters and an ever-evolving plot.\" -- \u003cb\u003eB.A. Paris, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Prisoner\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Therapist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Slick, sharp and wickedly fun, \u003ci\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/i\u003e is a whip-smart addition to the locked room genre. Addictive and thrilling!\" -- \u003cb\u003eLucy Clarke, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Surf House\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Hike\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA PROPULSIVE DEBUT MYSTERY FROM EVELYN CLARKE, THE BRILLIANT AND DIABOLICAL CREATION OF CAT CLARKE AND V.E. SCHWAB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix authors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne private island.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed one of the Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2026 by GoodReads, \u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePage Six\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In the running for the best mystery of 2026. With a trove of tropes that mystery lovers will love, it will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie.\"--Stephen King\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArthur Fletch, one of the world's bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover a shocking secret: Arthur Fletch is dead . . . and his last book is unfinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesperate to publish the novel, Fletch's agent and editor have summoned these writers in the hope that one of them will imagine a worthy ending for this final book. To sweeten the deal, they are offering an irresistible prize: in addition to ghost-writing the last chapter--for a mind-boggling sum--they will also help the lucky writer successfully re-launch their own career, guaranteeing future bestsellers. The catch: the writers have just seventy-two hours to finish Fletch's magnum opus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the perfect plot. \u003cb\u003eAll it needs is a killer ending.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/02\/2026 (EAN 9780063444614, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/15\/2026 (EAN 9780063444614, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780063444614, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 39 (EAN 9780063444614, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eClarke, Evelyn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a dark and stormy night (well, it was actually an unusually warm evening in Edinburgh, Scotland) when \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cb\u003eV.E. Schwab\u003c\/b\u003e proposed an absurd idea to longtime friend and screenwriter \u003cb\u003eCat Clarke\u003c\/b\u003e: that they should write a book together. V had made quite a name for herself, with more than twenty books, including the Shades of Magic series, \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil\u003c\/i\u003e, but had sworn she'd never co-write a novel, let alone one without fantasy. While Cat, following a tumultuous career as an editor and the author of several YA novels, including \u003ci\u003eGirlhood\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEntangled\u003c\/i\u003e, had fled the publishing industry to work in the even more tumultuous film industry, swearing she'd never return to books. And yet, fate--and an irresistible idea--made liars of them both. 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