First appearing as a deadly accident, Penny Varnavides's death is quickly revealed to be a murder - one that bears a shocking resemblance to the killing in her upcoming book.
Only three people knew the plot of Penny's manuscript: her literary agent, her editor and her ex-girlfriend, Meredith, who is immediately arrested.
Writer Lindsay Gordon is convinced of Meredith's innocence, and delves into the cutthroat and competitive world of London publishing in search of a murderer.
Praise for Val McDermid
'McDermid remains unrivalled … Brilliant' Observer
'Val McDermid is a born storyteller… absorbing reading' Sunday Telegraph
'A classic … McDermid pulls out all the stops. Impeccable' Guardian
| ISBN: | 9780008757991 |
| Publication date: | 9th April 2026 |
| Author: | Val McDermid |
| Publisher: | Hemlock Press an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | Lindsay Gordon Novels |
| Genres: |
Crime and mystery: women sleuths Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives Psychological thriller |
First appearing as a deadly accident, Penny Varnavides's death is quickly revealed to be a murder - one that bears a shocking resemblance to the killing in her upcoming book.
Only three people knew the plot of Penny's manuscript: her literary agent, her editor and her ex-girlfriend, Meredith, who is immediately arrested.
Writer Lindsay Gordon is convinced of Meredith's innocence, and delves into the cutthroat and competitive world of London publishing in search of a murderer.
Praise for Val McDermid
'McDermid remains unrivalled … Brilliant' Observer
'Val McDermid is a born storyteller… absorbing reading' Sunday Telegraph
'A classic … McDermid pulls out all the stops. Impeccable' Guardian
Booked for Murder features in the following genres: Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Psychological thriller
Booked for Murder is available in Paperback
Booked for Murder was written by Val McDermid and published by Hemlock Press an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Booked for Murder has 352 pages
Yes it is part of Lindsay Gordon Novels series
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