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..... but didn't Richard Castle from the TV series "Castle" write a book like this....? is it legit?

Graham Tapper It is rumoured that one of the TV series script writers is the author of the books. A clue was given that the author has actually appeared as an extra…moreIt is rumoured that one of the TV series script writers is the author of the books. A clue was given that the author has actually appeared as an extra in one of the TV show episodes. This would suggest that the actual author is Tom Straw although no one is admitting it.(less)

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is this an actual book or is it something created for the TV series CASTLE? Also, is there an author named Richard Castle?

Cathy Yes, it's an actual book. And yes, it was created for the TV series CASTLE. In the TV show Rick Castle writes a series of books based on his relations…moreYes, it's an actual book. And yes, it was created for the TV series CASTLE. In the TV show Rick Castle writes a series of books based on his relationship with detective Kate Beckett, featuring a detective named Nikki Heat and a writer named Jameson Rook. As a tie-in with the series someone is ghost writing the Nikki Heat series under the name Richard Castle. They've also released the Storm series referred to in the TV series. (less)

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Do you need to have seen the tv show Castle to follow this series?

Mia Sativa Not at all. Certain small things in the books are occasionally mentioned in passing on the show, but nothing significant. (Although, if I'm being hone…moreNot at all. Certain small things in the books are occasionally mentioned in passing on the show, but nothing significant. (Although, if I'm being honest, you're better off watching the show if you want a better story.)(less)

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I often wondered if they didn't get J.D.Robb/Nora Roberts to ghost write this as the Kate Becket/Nikki Heat characterization always reminded me of Eve Dallas from the In Death series; any thoughts, any truth to that?

Mia Sativa The ghost writer for Richard Castle is Tom Straw. There are very few similarities between Castle and the In Death books, but I did think of the In Dea…moreThe ghost writer for Richard Castle is Tom Straw. There are very few similarities between Castle and the In Death books, but I did think of the In Death books when I first started watching the show. I think the female cop/famous rich guy dynamic is where similarities stop though.(less)

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is this appropriate for an 8th grader?

Stephanie There is a sex scene in there that is pretty heated as well as some language. Probably nothing they don't already know about or hear when attending pu…moreThere is a sex scene in there that is pretty heated as well as some language. Probably nothing they don't already know about or hear when attending public school, but personally I don't feel it is 8th grade appropriate. (less)

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