Book Review: How to Marry a Ghost

Reviewed By: Dawn Dowdle

How to Marry a Ghost     Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
Hope McIntyre
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Woman Main Character   Amateur Sleuth   Cozy
Mysterious Press, Hardcover, 1/07, 354 pages, $24.99

Ghost writer Lee Bartholomew is on Long Island, NY, to attend the commitment ceremony between her mother and American billionaire Phil "Phillionaire" Abernathy. They can't get married because her mother is still married to her father.

While there, Lee plans to interview secluded rock star legend Shotgun Marriot. Unfortunately her ghostwriting rival Bettina Pleshette had the same idea. Marriot's son washes up on shore during the ceremony wearing a wedding dress. He's been murdered. Soon after, Bettina is also found murdered.

Marriot is one of the prime suspects. As Lee begins interviewing Marriot, she also begins investigating who could have killed both of these people. She doesn't believe Marriot is guilty. Can she uncover the truth without putting herself in grave danger?

This is the first in this series that I have read. I really enjoyed Lee. I also enjoyed the Long Island residents she interacted with. I would love to see them in future books.

I thought the author did a great job of creating a believable scenario and helping us uncover the clues along with the protagonist. The author's humor made this cozy mystery an enjoyable read. I highly recommend this book.

Dawn Dowdle

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