Just Another Dead Author

The pen is mightier than the sword—but both are deadly in the wrong handsWhen mystery author Berit Gardner agrees to attend a writer's conference in the idyllic French countryside, she dreams of basking in the sun and nurturing budding talent. But her vacation takes a dark turn when the keynote speaker—a notorious literary titan known for his biting critiques—drops dead at the end of her lecture. As whispers of foul play swirl, Berit quickly realizes she's stepped into a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and long-held grudges.Enter the French commissaire, who is less than thrilled to have a curious author meddling in her investigation. But as the suspects pile up—each with their own motive for wanting the egotistical writer dead—she reluctantly recognizes Berit's sharp instincts could crack the case wide open. With a colorful cast of authors, agents, and aspiring writers all hiding secrets, the stakes rise higher with every clue uncovered.

"Bivald's latest will appeal to fans of Louise Penny and Elly Griffiths."--Library Journal

"A sharp and twisty whodunit with a cast of intriguing characters steeped in secrets, this book hooked me from the very start. Katarina Bivald writes with a deep understanding of human emotion and the lengths that people will go to when driven by love or hate, desperation or need. A fantastic read!" -- Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author