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Book · 2026 · Fiction

Dead Beat

by Leigh Bardugo · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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Dead Beat is a fantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo that explores themes involving ghosts. On an episode of The Book Review titled It’s Time for a Big Ol’ Fall Book Preview, released on September 4, 2026, MJ Franklin previewed and discussed the book with great enthusiasm. Opening with a playful question about how listeners felt about ghosts, Franklin revealed that Dead Beat is the third and final book in Leigh Bardugo's popular Ninth House trilogy. The discussion highlighted the conclusion of this supernatural series, building excitement for fans who have followed the narrative arc from its beginning. Franklin's energetic delivery underscored the significance of this trilogy-ender, positioning it as a major event within the fantasy genre for the fall publishing season. By emphasizing both the ghostly subject matter and its status as the culminating installment, the podcast segment provided a clear and enticing overview of what readers can expect when they pick up the book to finish the journey started in Ninth House.

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“This is Deadbeat by Lee Bugo. How do you feel about ghosts? ... So, Deadbeat is the third and final book in Lee Bugo's 9inth House trilogy.”

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