Murder by the Book by J.L. Campbell

 Book Excerpt:

"A riveting, dark, and layered thriller that cuts through the glamorous façade of the publishing world to expose the true cost of ambition.

Some stories are too dangerous to tell, especially when they're your own.

Addison Comstock is a literary icon, known for her bestselling crime novels, razor-sharp tongue, and relentless rise to the top. But behind her polished brand lies a ruthless past filled with secrets, betrayals, and broken lives—including those of the writers she's employed to ghostwrite her success.

When her longtime editor collapses and dies during a team retreat in Jamaica, what appears to be a medical emergency soon begins to feel like something far more sinister. Tensions rise, loyalties fray, and whispers of sabotage grow louder. Someone in Addison's inner circle has decided enough is enough, and the truth is becoming stranger than fiction.

As the body count climbs and buried truths resurface, Addison is desperate to maintain control of her crumbling empire. But with accusations flying and her dirty past threatening to go public, even Addison begins to question who she can trust . . . and how far she's willing to go to protect her legacy."

Title:  Murder by the Book

Author:  J. L. Campbell

Publisher:  Black Odyssey Media

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Murder by the Book" by J. L. Campbell

My Review:

'Murder by the Book' was a good thriller read that kept me turning the pages to see what happened next. The characters,  [Addison], along with the story's twist and secret, made for a really engaging read, keeping the reader guessing till the end.   

Thank you, Netgalley and Black Odyssey Publishing, for the advance readers' copy to read and review.