Upon arrival, the writers get far more than they bargained for when they learn Fletch is dead and they are challenged to complete the final book in his treasured mystery series. Having the mid-list authors represent a wide variety of genres and tropes adds so much fun to the narrative. While the central murderous reveal felt a bit ho-hum, the overall premise is intriguing, the plot twists are sharp, and the epilogue wrapped everything up brilliantly for me.
From the publisher:
Six authors.
One private island.
Seventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives.
Arthur 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.
Desperate 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.
Starting is often the hardest part. But getting to the end could be murder.
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