When editor Susan Ryeland is given the tattered manuscript of Alan Conway's latest novel, she has little idea it will change her life. She's worked with the revered crime writer for years and Susan knows only too well, vintage crime sells handsomely. But Conway's latest tale of murder isn't quite what it seems... Between the pages of the manuscript hides another story, one of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition and murder.