A $2m publishing deal for Jerry Falade's debut crime novel, *Call Me, I'll Hide the Body*, collapsed after doubts surfaced about potential AI involvement in its creation.
The book was scheduled for release in 2028
Aug 02, 2026
01:57 pm
What's the storyA major publishing deal for a debut crime novel has fallen through due to questions over the possible involvement of artificial intelligence (AI) in its writing.
The manuscript, Call Me, I'll Hide the Body, by Jerry Falade, was pulled from sale by his agent despite an offer exceeding $2 million from Minotaur, a Macmillan US imprint.
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