{"product_id":"the-ending-writes-itself-a-novel-1","title":"The Ending Writes Itself: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In the running for the best mystery of 2026. With a trove of tropes that mystery lovers will love, it will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie.”—Stephen King\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Smart, original, and completely addictive. . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Ending Writes Itself\u003c\/i\u003e is both a great locked-room thriller and a brilliant satire on the publishing industry. An absolute must-read.”—Karin Slaughter\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA propulsive debut mystery from Evelyn Clarke, the brilliant and diabolical creation of Cat Clarke and V. E. Schwab.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSix authors. One private island. Seventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eArthur Fletch, one of the world’s bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover a shocking secret: Arthur Fletch is dead . . . and his last book is unfinished.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDesperate to publish the novel, Fletch’s agent and editor have summoned these writers in the hope that one of them will imagine a worthy ending for this final book. To sweeten the deal, they are offering an irresistible prize: In addition to the honor of ghostwriting the final chapters––for a mind-boggling sum––Fletch’s team will also help the lucky writer successfully re-launch their own career, guaranteeing future bestsellers. The catch: The writers have just seventy-two hours to finish Fletch’s magnum opus.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt’s the perfect plot. All it needs is a killer ending.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evelyn Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":55873221820707,"sku":"9780063444638","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/2258\/5123\/files\/9780063444638.jpg?v=1793202941","url":"https:\/\/epicreads.com\/products\/the-ending-writes-itself-a-novel-1","provider":"Epic Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}