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You'd Look Better as a Ghost

A Novel

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You'd Look Better as a Ghost

By: Joanna Wallace
Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
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National bestseller

“Refreshingly original and laugh-out-loud funny.”—Clare Mackintosh, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Party

A comic thriller following the trials and tribulations of Claire, a part-time serial killer, who is keen to keep her favorite hobby a secret—despite the efforts of a determined blackmailer

The night after her father's funeral, Claire meets Lucas in a bar. Lucas doesn't know it, but it's not a chance meeting. One thoughtless mistyped email has put him in the crosshairs of an extremely put-out serial killer. But before they make eye contact, before Claire lets him buy her a drink—even before she takes him home and carves him up into little pieces—something about that night is very wrong. Because someone is watching Claire. Someone who is about to discover her murderous little hobby.

The thing is, it's not sensible to tangle with a part-time serial killer, even one who is distracted by attending a weekly bereavement support group and trying to get her art career off the ground. Will Claire finish off her blackmailer before her pursuer reveals all? Let the games begin . . .

©2024 Joanna Wallace (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Dark Humor Literature & Fiction Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Witty

Critic reviews

“Dark, creepy, and wholly fascinating, Wallace's imagining of the mind of a successful serial killer will be appreciated by readers who don’t mind sleeping with one eye open.”Booklist

“Deliciously eerie and darkly funny. . . an uncommonly assured debut from a promising new voice in crime fiction.”—Publishers Weekly

“The female serial killer as antihero is a growing subgenre (see Oyinkan Braithwaite’s My Sister, the Serial Killer, 2018), and Wallace’s sociopathic protagonist is a mordantly amusing addition. . . Dexter meets Killing Eve.”Kirkus

Unexpected Twists • Engaging Storyline • Great Vocal Performance • Excellent Narration • Dark Humor • Compelling Mystery
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Good read. Dark in just the right way. The characters were interesting and the story keeps your attention.

For Eleanor Oliphant fans!

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I really liked the main character because she was funny but also extremely complex. I liked the storyline itself and there was only one predictable twist. The story was good and I really appreciated that even monsters can feel pain.

Funny and Interesting

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Masterfully written and executed. This was an amazing story. I loved it from the beginning all the way to the ending. I couldn’t stop listening.

This is a must have for your collection

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This would be an incredible mini series! If you enjoy dark humor, this book is for you. A quick read that may have you questioning yourself as a person at certain times. Would love a sequel!

Dark, witty and fun

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I really enjoyed the story and twist. A dark humor I can enjoy. It was hard to put down the book!

Did not expect that!

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a scrumptious vicarious fantasy for anyone annoyed by loud talkers, thoughtless people, or basically anyone who has been fed up enough to want to shove someone out a window

tasty bad

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It was overall a really good book. The narrator did great as well!!! I really enjoyed it.

The comedy

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The story could have been better. Some parts were too long due to unneeded details.

Could have been better

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I love the serial killer personality. I really love the story telling. There could not been a better way to tell or to write this story.

The picture

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I adored the honest wit and dry humor of the main character, as she struggled to fit in with “normal people”.

Witty Thriller

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