The Ghostwriter is my favorite Julie Clark book yet! This story is so unlike her previous books that I have read (The Last Flight and The Lies I Tell), with a multi-perspective and at times non-linear unraveling of a family secret decades old. 

Olivia Dumont is a middle aged ghostwriter who has unfairly hit hard times after calling out the bad behavior of a dominant male in her field. When she is offered a job to write her father's last book, she is in no financial position to turn it down- even if they've been estranged for years. 

While the reveals are slow in the beginning, I was hooked from the first chapter. Clark does an excellent job creating a relatable character in Olivia and an inscrutable father who made his money writing horror books after his two siblings were murdered in 1975. 

My favorite part of this is the ambiguity, especially towards the end. I know this is no everyone's cup of tea, so I mention it for you to discern if this may be your taste. I also loved Clark's explanation of why she chose this approach in her writing style for this novel. It brings so much to the atmosphere but also reflects the very significant issues brought up in the plot. 

I think this book sits solidly in the mystery genre with thriller elements, especially in the final quarter. I highly recommend!