Buried Above Ground [Paperback]

An original spin on the crime novel in which the race to gain the rights to an authors backlist proves to be more head-scratching  and deadly!  than the plots in his books.

Another absolutely brilliant book from Ripley -BooklistStarred Review

The Librarian

Its been two decades since mystery writer Duncan Torrens was last published. I should know, I was his editor. So why a blogger would turn up asking questions about the rights to his books is beyond me . . .

The Reader

That librarian Roly is a bit odd. Youd think hed be happy with my blogs research into a largely forgotten author, but hes . . . resistant. If I can get into Duncans home  and his mysterious garden shed  I know Ill find what Im looking for . . .

The Publisher

Torrens books are crying out for a revival. I just need that blogger, Jacon, to work out who holds the rights to his backlist. Then I can acquire them before Duncans old publishing house realises theyve missed a trick!

The Editor

I never worked directly with Duncan before he died, but if someone is sniffing round, there must be money involved. I just need to find out whats happened to the rights before they do . . .

The Writer

After twenty years, will the sudden interest in this authors forgotten mysteries reveal a dark  and deadly  twist?

Told from the point of view of five unreliable narrators, none of whom can be trusted  The Librarian, The Reader, The Publisher, The Editor and The Writer  this amusing and darkly intriguing novel is a refreshingly fun, subversive take on the crime fiction genre.

GBFive unreliable narrators and Ripleys trademark wit ensure the reader will not look at classic crime in quite the same way againA labyrinthine tale of envy, greed, lust, and murder most foul, seasoned with touches of acerbic humor. Another absolutely brilliant book from Riplelóe