The Ninth Guest

Previously published at The OctopusWe believed he had died from an overdose. There was no reason to suspect otherwise . . .When Elspeth is invited to her ex-husband Richard''s fiftieth birthday party, she''s expecting a star-studded event for the famous British film director, full of A-listers and hangers-on. But she arrives to find just seven other carefully selected guests in attendance.A surreal evening ensues, orchestrated by the charming yet manipulative host, culminating in what will surely become a night to remember . . .Because by morning, Richard will be dead, and every guest a suspect.Praise for The Ninth Guest:''Very intriguing'' Heat, Book of the Week''Tess Little is a modern Agatha Christie, setting up her nine suspects, locking them in a sprawling Los Angeles mansion, and knocking them down one by one'' Tanen Jones, author of The Better Liar''A unique locked-room mystery . . . Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley'' Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Don''t Look for Me

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