A review by bookmadlibrarian
Ghostwritten by Ronald Malfi

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Books can be deadly….

Malfi is back with four novellas to sink your teeth into! Creepy and at times truly terrifying, Malfi’s stories are the perfect selection for spooky season!

The four novellas share the theme of haunted books, haunted writers and the power of the written word. They can be read alone but can also be read as one complete novel. Malfi has included plenty of references to his other works in these short stories which is a real treat for his fans!

The Skin of her Teeth - a cursed book that drives people to their deaths. Loved this story. Real Goosebumps for adults vibe! 

The Dark Brother’s Last Ride- two brothers on the wrong side of the tracks whose delivery goes very wrong. My least favourite of the four. I didn’t feel any connection to the brothers and their predicament but it did remind me of Stranger Things with the alternate reality setting. 

This Book Belongs to Olo- a lonely little boy who dreams of having friends makes a haunted pop up house which comes to life. Olo’s story is thoroughly creepy (the mannequins freaked me out completely!) and although I felt sorry for him, his logic of how to make friends is as scary as hell! 

The Story- a choose your own adventure game with deadly consequences. Such an original story that sucks you into the world of the protagonists and makes you question what’s real.

Malfi’s novellas get creepier and creepier as you move through the book. A real page-turner full of suspense and the supernatural with the perfect amount of horror! A thoroughly riveting read. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and Titan Books for the arc. Ghostwritten is out now!