A smart, snarky, and satisfying high-rise mystery. Neurotic narration and a twisting plot make this first installment of the Paul Whatshisname Mystery series a refreshingly original and entertaining thriller. Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½

[A] wryly told mystery . . .  Harper does a deft job of producing red herrings that will misdirect even the savviest of armchair sleuths . . .  A diverting whodunit with an unconventional sleuth! Kirkus Reviews

Harper’s debut delivers a compelling mix of mystery and dark comedy. Harper’s writing is crisp, witty, and conversational. The crime is layered and engaging, but not overly complex, and despite the wit, the suspense is consistent as Harper deftly blends mystery, satire, and Brooklyn character study, all with impeccable scenecraft. Harper stages surprises, revelations, gags, and bursts of self-discovery with equal aplomb. Even readers steeped in the genre will find the ending a dazzling surprise with real emotional resonance. BookLife (Editor’s Pick)

If you like mysteries, if you like characters that are humorously self-deprecating, if you ever wondered about life in a condo microcosm, then this is the book for you. It’s a who-done-it, missing-spouse, on-the-lamb, murder-in-the-building kind of read. I highly recommend it. Reedsy
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Farce and introspection combine seamlessly in Josh Harper’s fanciful send-up of the classic detective murder-mystery. More than a comic caper, it is also a study in self-delusion and loss. IndieReader, 4.9 out of 5 stars