17+ Best mystery ghostwriters for hire in the United States

Hannah

Chattanooga, United States

Novel ghostwriter w/ 7 years' experience, specializing in all fantasy genres + cozy mysteries. Expert in characterization + worldbuilding.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed
47Journals

Daniel

Los Angeles, United States

Prize-winning, best-selling, Harvard-educated ghostwriter. Author of acclaimed books in science, business, and many other fields.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology, Math & Science, and Psychology.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Joel

Hermosa Beach, CA, USA

Best-selling ghostwriter, produced screenwriter and award-winning novelist.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Entertainment, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Peter

Los Angeles, CA, USA

I'm a NYT-bestselling author who can help you turn your story into a compelling book. I specialize in memoirs, crime, sports, and fiction.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Oregon State University
McGraw-Hill Education
Time Warner Publishing Group

Kerry

Little Silver, NJ, USA

New York Times Bestselling author/ghostwriter/editor/book doctor of over 40 books in multiple genres

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Barry

Lynchburg, United States

Published author and ghostwriter specializing in thrillers, horror, adventure, middle grade, and Christian fiction.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Alex Cody

New York, NY, USA

Written eight #1 Amazon bestsellers and profiled in a Top 10 Netflix film about John McAfee. Author of The Man Who Hacked the World.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, True Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

Freelance
Self-employed

Cyn

Quakertown, PA, USA

All-genre fiction ghostwriter of 100s of novels, book doctor and author of 11 acclaimed YA novels with Random House, Sourcebooks, and more!

Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Women's Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Keir

Chicago, IL, USA

Ghostwriter specializing in fiction, mystery, memoir, and middle-grade. I've authored 11 books for 7 publishers using 3 different names!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, and Anthologies.

Work experience:

Self-Employed
American Library Association, Booklist Publications

Cortney

Charlotte, NC, USA

I'm a ghost that gives voice—your voice—to stories that matter. I accept two book projects per year, so you'll have my undivided attention.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Women's Fiction, Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Morgan James Publishing

Mollie

Waynesboro, VA, United States

Published by Kensington Books, Random House, Ten Speed Press, Midnight Ink, and many magazines and websites. I can tell your story.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and DIY & Crafts.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Kara

Youngstown, Ohio, USA

Weaver of words and bender of imagination. I write paranormal fiction, enjoying goolies, goblins, and mayhem that come in that realm.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Alee

Nashville, TN, USA

World-renowned ghostwriter of 35 books and editor of over 950, with past in-house experience at HarperCollins Publishers.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Inspirational, Contemporary Fiction, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
HarperCollins

Sean

Austin, TX, USA

If your story deserves mastery more than words, meet the ghostwriter trusted by thought leaders and Hollywood studios.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Plays & Screenplays, Romance, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Kecia

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Ghostwriter and award-winning fiction and nonfiction author. Co-author with best-seller James Patterson. Passionate about the art of story.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Eileen

Davis, CA, USA

I'm an experienced award-winning genre fiction writer and would love to help you take your story from concept to completed manuscript.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Southern New Hampshire University

Cindy

Batavia, IL, USA

30-yr. award-winning writer and editor of 100+ books in fiction, children’s, non-fiction, and Christian markets. Here to help YOU!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Education & Reference, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Christian Non-Fiction, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience: