The Second Life of Jonathan Sendel by Jeffrey Ashkin
Out now: 16th July
Worldwide Tour 1st – 18th July
Genre: Thriller / Mystery
Publisher: Ink Smith Publishing
BACK OF THE BOOK
Best-selling author, Jonathan Sendel has been murdered. Now, his clone must solve the mystery.
In the near future when someone is murdered, a clone of the victim can be commissioned to help police solve the crime. This process is costly, tedious and not always successful. Memory lapses, mental implosions, and rouge clones are not uncommon. It’s risky, but Jonathan has the money, the fans, and the means, and so his clone must navigate a treacherous labyrinth of secrets to reclaim the life stolen from him and put his murderer behind bars.
Before his untimely death, Jonathan was stuck in a rut. His marriage was failing, writer’s block had his Jim Starlight series at a deadend, and his affair with a college student was about to go public. When his charred remains are found inside his remote cabin it’s clear that the murderer is someone in his inner circle.
His clone only has a matter of days to unravel the mystery before he loses the vast fortune he spent his entire life, the first one, building. As he uncovers his previous life’s transgressions, the people he trusted most may have some unsavory opinions about clones. Jonathan must take his investigation into his own hands to have a chance at life.
The Second Life of Jonathan Sendel is a twist-filled murder mystery, that examines the life of a beloved celebrity tarnished by scandal and the painful process of coming to terms with one’s own demons.
AUTHOR BIO
Jeffrey Ashkin’s literary journey began with penning plays for local and state
competitions in Florida, where he tried to distinguish himself as a burgeoning talent. Even before
college, he had already seen two of his plays come to life on stage – the existential sci-fi drama,
“My Self,” wowed audiences at the renowned Hippodrome Theatre in Gainesville, while the
satire “Growing Up Too Fast” found its place in publication through a prestigious theatre
company and played many times throughout Florida.
After college, Jeffrey segued into writing films and short stories. He dove into science fiction
and wrote and directed the sci-fi/mystery film “Technical Support.” This work earned the honor
of gracing the screens at San Diego Comic-Con in 2012, drawing attention from distinguished
filmmaker Rian Johnson, who praised the film as “Great stuff, well done. A cool sci-fi concept.”
His subsequent films continued to captivate audiences at San Diego Comic-Con in both 2022 and
2023.
In addition to writing, he enjoys hosting convention panels that delve into storytelling, be it the
iconic “Twilight Zone” series or the world of underwater filmmaking. He also likes playing trivia
at O’Brien’s Pub in Santa Monica where he is usually outmatched by Jeopardy! Champions.
During the week, he teaches special education in Los Angeles and strives to instill a love of
reading with his students. They inspire him every day.
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