Red book cover for Ashley Lemley's novel "The Next Big Name in Murder," featuring an illustrated chained figure.
OUT JUNE 2027

The Next Big Name in Murder

This dark-humored suspense novel will have you wondering whether it’s wrong to root for the (possibly) deranged serial killer.

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Ashley Lemley, writer of the book "The Next Big Name in Murder", wearing glasses posing with two dogs outside
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ABOUT

Meet Ashley

Ashley Lemley is a writer who lives in Connecticut with her wife and multiple animals. Most of her writing is humor based, because like her, nothing is taken too seriously. Her debut novel - The Next Big Name in Murder - is out June 22nd 2027.

There are links to other published work as well as upcoming release dates, promotional offers, and signings!

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THE BOOK

Devin thinks his cocktail of childhood trauma, muted emotions, and justice-seeking fantasies make him a serial killer.

Not only a serial killer, but the next BIG serial killer. The one that will be the star of future documentaries, books, and true crime podcasts. One that will be known for not only his number of victims, but just how horrible each of them are, making him an idol of the morally grey.

Book cover for The Next Big Name in Murder by Ashley Lemley, featuring an illustrated person in a white jacket and red pants against a red background.
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However, his diagnosis as a psychopath was given to him by himself, not a licensed therapist. His love for animals, his lack of setting fires, and his dry bed—well, those are just technicalities. He has the childhood trauma, at least. His brother died at a young age, leaving his parents
emotionally distant.

He has done years of prep, and he is ready to take his first victim. What Devin doesn’t realize is that it takes a bit more than dreaming to be a murderer. And when he goes for the kill, things don’t go quite how he imagined them.

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Get in Touch

Please reach out to Ashley with questions, to schedule signings, or follow her on social media for real-time updates.

E-mail: ashley.lemley.author@gmail.com