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Murder by the Book

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Pub Date May 26 2026 | Archive Date Apr 04 2026


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Description

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 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.
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...

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ISBN 9781957950914
PRICE $18.95 (USD)
PAGES 288

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Enjoyed the book from start to finish. The plot twists were shocking and enjoyable, but that doesn't surprise me coming from JL Campbell. I look forward to the next book.

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Murder by the Book is a compelling thriller which shines a fluorescent light on the inner workings of the publishing world. Addison Comstock is at the top of the literary world but suddenly people in her inner circle start dying. The cause of death comes straight out the pages of the book she’s writing. Or the book she’s having written by a team of ghost writers who she terrorizes on a daily basis. But Addison has a secret. A secret that someone is going to expose for the world to see.

The author does an excellent job of weaving in clues and backstory to keep the reader guessing throughout. No one is whom they seem in this story. Overall, this book is an excellent five star read.

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JL. Campbell’s MURDER BY THE BOOK invites readers into a world where secrets, suspense, and sharp-witted investigation intertwine. With a cast led by Addison Comstock and Casey Mitchell, the novel seamlessly blends classic mystery elements with contemporary character dynamics, keeping readers engaged from the first page to the last.
Campbell’s prose is crisp and evocative, deftly capturing the tension and atmosphere of each scene. The pacing is deliberate, allowing readers to savor the clues and participate in the unraveling mystery, while moments of humor and warmth between Addison and Casey offer respite from the suspense.

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