Description
No Rest for the Dead
An A-list collaboration. A single, relentless mystery. A book that gives back.
Twenty-six of the world’s most celebrated suspense writers—names that define modern crime, mystery, and thriller fiction—join forces to create a seamless, pulse-pounding novel unlike anything else in the genre. And every page you turn supports a cause that matters: all author royalties from this book go directly to leukemia and lymphoma research.
When a ruthless curator at San Francisco’s McFall Art Museum is murdered, the evidence points squarely to his wife. She is tried, convicted, and executed. Case closed—or so it seems.
Ten years later, Detective Jon Nunn, the man who put her away, becomes convinced that the wrong person was put to death. Haunted by doubt and driven by the need for redemption, Nunn reopens the case with the help of the dead woman’s closest friend. What they uncover is a web of vengeance, greed, and buried secrets—and forces determined to keep the truth permanently buried.
What makes No Rest for the Dead extraordinary isn’t just the gripping story—it’s how it’s told. Each chapter is written by a different master of the genre, passing the narrative from one iconic voice to the next. The result is a novel that reads with astonishing consistency while showcasing the individual strengths of today’s greatest storytellers.
As editor and contributor David Baldacci writes in the introduction:
“The lineup of writers who have contributed to this mystery is akin to the Murderers’ Row of the 1927 New York Yankees. There is not a weak spot in the bunch.”
Contributing Authors Include
Jeff Abbott, Lori Armstrong, Sandra Brown, Thomas Cook, Jeffery Deaver, Diana Gabaldon, Tess Gerritsen, Andrew F. Gulli, Peter James, J.A. Jance, Faye Kellerman, Raymond Khoury, John Lescroart, Jeff Lindsay, Gayle Lynds, Phillip Margolin, Alexander McCall Smith, Michael Palmer, T. Jefferson Parker, Matthew Pearl, Kathy Reichs, Marcus Sakey, Jonathan Santlofer, Lisa Scottoline, R.L. Stine, and Marcia Talley.
Praise for No Rest for the Dead
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“An A-list collaboration.” — Sacramento Bee
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“More than just a stunt… Anyone who loves a good mystery will love this book.” — CNN.com
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“Gritty, suspenseful, and compelling.” — FreshFiction
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“Fast-paced… will have readers guessing until the final chapter.” — Blogcritics
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“Surprisingly cogent and explosive.” — NewMysteryReader
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“A consistent voice with suspense, forensics, and real emotional weight.” — Suspense Magazine
Why This Book Matters
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New York Times bestseller
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A rare collaboration by 26 major authors
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A single, tightly woven mystery with a shocking finale
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All author royalties donated to leukemia and lymphoma research, supporting lifesaving work and medical breakthroughs
No Rest for the Dead is more than a remarkable thriller—it’s a testament to what the literary community can achieve when great storytelling is matched with a great cause. Riveting, ambitious, and deeply meaningful.
