Cover of Ghost of Dicks Past by Oliver Ahn, a dark comedy about a con artist haunted by the ghosts of her former victims.

We’ve all had relationships we’d rather forget.

The one who still owes you money.

The one who borrowed your favorite hoodie and mysteriously “lost” it.

The one who texted, “We need to talk,” and somehow turned that into a three-hour hostage negotiation at Applebee’s.

But what if your exes didn’t just linger in your memories?

What if they came back as ghosts?

That’s the twisted premise behind Ghost of Dicks Past, the latest dark comedy from Oliver Ahn.

Every Bad Decision Leaves Something Behind

Lola LaRue has spent years making a living by charming lonely men out of their money. A smile here. A fake love story there. A missing Rolex. A mysteriously empty wallet.

Business has been good.

Until one night the ghosts arrive.

Not to drag her to hell.

Not to scare her.

To make her remember.

One by one, the men she conned force Lola to relive the moments that shaped her life. The charming criminal who taught her to hustle. The hopeless romantic who loved her anyway. The lonely man she treated like an ATM. The wealthy executive whose humiliation became legendary.

Each ghost carries a different story.

Each one remembers a different version of Lola.

A Dark Comedy With Heart

At first glance, Ghost of Dicks Past is outrageous.

There are awkward hotel rooms, ridiculous misunderstandings, questionable life choices, and more than a few moments that will make readers laugh out loud.

Beneath the comedy, though, is a story about guilt, regret, and the invisible trail every person leaves behind.

It’s about realizing that every con has a victim.

Every lie has consequences.

And sometimes the hardest person to forgive is yourself.

If You Like…

If your bookshelf includes authors who blend dark humor with flawed characters, sharp dialogue, and a little supernatural chaos, this novel was written with you in mind.

Expect:

  • Dark comedy
  • Supernatural twists
  • Crime and con artists
  • Character-driven storytelling
  • Ghosts with unfinished business
  • Unexpected emotional moments
  • Plenty of sarcasm

Ghosts Aren’t Always Scary

Sometimes they’re embarrassing.

Sometimes they’re heartbreaking.

Sometimes they remind you about the stamp collection you mocked twenty years ago.

And sometimes they’re exactly what you need.

Ghost of Dicks Past is a funny, heartfelt reminder that we all leave ghosts behind. The lucky ones get a chance to make things right before they become one themselves.

If you’re looking for a dark comedy that’s equal parts hilarious, emotional, and just a little unhinged, this might be your next favorite read.


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Oliver Ahn Books is home to dark comedies, pulp crime novels, and absurd adventures featuring unforgettable characters, outrageous situations, and stories that refuse to play by the rules.