THE GHOST by Robert Harris

The story revolves around politics and the intrigue that surrounds being part the behind the scenes goings on that happens when you are a known political figure.  Taking place between England and Martha's Vineyard gives you a feel that political games are not limited to one country.

Adam Lang, the retired prime minister of Britain, is having his memoirs ghost-written.  But, the "ghost" is killed while returning to Martha's Vineyard by ferry.  The police are unable to solve the case.

Now a new ghostwriter must be found and our hero jumps at the chance.  He has worked with aging rock stars before so he figures this can't be any worse.  Beside, a quarter of a million dollars for a month's work?  Who could pass that up?

Off to America he goes only to find a manuscript that is very lacking in anything that anyone would want to read.  He is installed in the dead "ghost's" old room and begins the process of finishing the manuscript.  In doing so, he gets caught up in the unsolved death of the first ghost and ends up finding out more than he bargained for.

Twists and turns, the book holds your attention to the very end.  Even knowing this book is written about political games and the quick and devious turns it can take, the ending was a huge surprise for me.

Roger Rees has a wonderful English accent to begin with so he was perfect for our English ghost writer hero.  He gives each character enough of a chance in voice to be able to follow who is speaking and Mr. Rees' voice is easy on the ear.

All in all, this is a good listen so be sure to get a copy for yourself.