The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

We all know that there is no such thing as a truly original plot and since the former student who had the idea is dead and never made it into a book why shouldn't Jacob Finch Bonner use the idea and write the novel? This is indeed what happens and it boosts Jacob's failing writing career to the best seller list and international acclaim. It is the best time of his life until he gets the first message calling him a thief and a liar. Frantic Jacob first tries to ignore the taunts but then he realizes he must find this person before he loses it all. This is a slow starter and one that uses an abundance of parenthesis but by the time the book tours begin you are fully engaged and with each sample chapter of the stolen story you have more suspects and questions until the jaw dropping conclusion. Thriller lovers will be skipping meals and calling in sick for this one.  4 1/2 stars