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And each psychological thriller included a mysterious postscript\u003ci\u003e: PS: for PS. \u003c\/i\u003eWhen a gunman breaks into the flat to steal a book and its author is found dead shortly thereafter—this simple case transforms into a sprawling murder mystery and Detective Kaur begins to think that perhaps there is no such thing as an unsuspicious death after all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd then things escalate: from an Aberdeen literary festival to the streets of Edinburgh, writers are being targeted. 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No matter the book—a Ruth Galloway mystery, a Magic Men caper, an ambitious, assured non-series thriller—she innovates and excites; I turn each final page both deeply satisfied and ravenous for more.” \u003cstrong\u003e—AJ Finn\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"A macabre ode to the mystery genre.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003ePopSugar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"A motley and charming trio of amateur sleuths...Griffiths’ strong sense of place—the sea is sparkling yet unsettling, Aberdeen’s cliffs beautiful yet unforgiving—provides a rich foundation for a cleverly constructed story with complex, memorable characters...A cozy bibliophile’s delight of a mystery that turns writerly research and acknowledgments into fodder for pivotal plot points, offers a tongue-in-cheek peek at the publishing business and pays tribute to friendships that transform into chosen families.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookPage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Delightful...Told with Griffiths's characteristic charm and gentleness.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “A light-hearted, life-affirming celebration of crime fiction and the colourful characters that create it...Such witty and charming entertainment.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Delicious, unadulterated entertainment.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “This super-readable thriller will have you hooked.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e     “A love letter to murder mysteries, wrapped up in a character-rich caper.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday Mirror\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Griffiths assembles a vivid cast of characters, offering an enjoyably modern take on an old genre.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “If you're looking for a laugh and to travel on a murder hunt, \u003cem\u003eThe Postscript Murders\u003c\/em\u003e is the read for you.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaily Record\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “An entertaining mystery for book-lovers.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Always an expert in building tension and creating atmosphere in her thrillers, Elly Griffiths' latest is no exception.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWoman's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Dark and addictive.”  —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWoman's Weekly Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   \"Smart and complex...even a little comic. 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