A sensational murder rocks historic Castle Kinloch as literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley is found dead in his book-lined study. Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh must interrogate three American lady novelists – erotica author Kat de Noir, cozy mystery writer Cassie Pringle, and historical fiction author Emma Endicott – who claim to be writing a book together about the castle’s original laird. As their stories unravel, McIntosh suspects a connection between Presley’s demise and the laird’s own creative murder. Uncover the secrets of Castle Kinloch in this crafty locked-room mystery, a witty satire on the literary world, filled with unexpected friendship and romance. The Author’s Guide to Murder is a must-read for fans of thrilling whodunits and sharp social commentary.