The Ghost Writer (Never Tell collection)

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 2,328 ratings

Price: 1.99

Last update: 09-20-2024


About this item

A reclusive author with a lurid history is ready to divulge her most infamous secret to the world in a chilling short story of Gothic suspense by the bestselling author of The Maid’s Diary.

It’s an offer Grace Logan can’t refuse: ghostwrite the memoir of Claudia Blackwood, a successful novelist once accused of a ghastly triple murder. Did she really do it? In self-imposed exile in her island mansion, the frail Claudia is finally bringing her notorious past to a close. But for Grace, the end of Claudia’s story may be more than a sinister reveal…

Loreth Anne White’s The Ghost Writer is part of Never Tell, a heart-pounding collection of stories about secrets, lies, and mind games. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Just keep the endings to yourself.


Top reviews from the United States

Bruce Dinsman
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a twist!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
I really enjoyed this story complete with psychotic killers and a remote castle island. Neat twist at the end too
Slynn Bookster
4.0 out of 5 stars Manage expectations
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
You cannot have the expectation in this book that you would have for a full size book. There's not time to develop characters and plot. That said this is well written and would actually make a great full length story. There is a lot of mystery and suspense. I recommend it for a quick read.
Nanette
3.0 out of 5 stars Heart of the story is missing
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
I love short stories, but this one felt like the real meat of the story is missing. It starts out strong, getting readers invested in the characters. Then there is a 2-week span in the story that we don't see at all, but this is where the characters start to change and we get an inkling that not all is what we are being led to believe. Unfortunately, rather than being able to enjoy this shifting perception, we are left with "2 weeks pass" and then the changed characters. It is not only disappointing, but also frustrating and even jolting.
Borntrue Bethea
5.0 out of 5 stars 2 for 2
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
This series is getting good but I didn't expect anything less from L.A.W she's the reason why I started reading this series
Book of Secrets
4.0 out of 5 stars The Ghost Writer
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
A ghostwriter is summoned to the remote island of a reclusive author with a dark past to pen her memoir. Is she ready to finally spill her secrets? Maybe start with what happened to her previous ghostwriter? If you’re a fan of those old vintage gothic paperbacks, read this atmospheric short story. A twisted and satisfying ending.
Robert Clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars THE GHOST WRITER
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
LORETH ANNE WHITE IS THE AUTHORESS OF THE NOVEL ENTITLED THE GHOST WRITER. SHE WRITES A NARRATIVE OF A CONVERSATION OVER VAST GENERATIONS OF THE SAME FAMILY. THE BOOK ENVELOPES THE PAST AND THE PRESENT TOGETHER TO DEVELOP THE SPINE TINGLING DRAMA BETWEEN THE GIRLS OF THE FAMILY. EVERYONE KNOWS A GIRL IS A GHOST WHO NEVER CALLED OR THOUGHT OF ANOTHER PERSON. IT IS THIS WAY HISTORY PROCEEDS ITSELF. RIGHTLY SO...
Sarah Bjork
4.0 out of 5 stars Same old story, but with great flair
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
This plot seems to be a meld of things recently done, but the writing and style make it fresh and interesting. I would have liked it better if I didn't see the ending coming a mile away, but I do enjoy the author's writing style and how she brings atmosphere into the mix so brilliantly.
Linda C Beatty
5.0 out of 5 stars Great ending
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
Listened to this while driving on an rv trip. It ended just before I arrived at my destination. I was jaw-dropped.

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