First published 2021
Struggling author Jake is intrigued when his arrogant student Evan brags about a sure-fire novel plot. But before Evan can finish the book, he dies. Seizing the opportunity, Jake steals the idea and publishes it as his own bestseller, basking in newfound success. Then an ominous email arrives: "You are a thief." As Jake's deception threatens to unravel, he must race to uncover the truth about Evan's mysterious plot before his own is exposed to the world.
Genres: fiction, suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
322 pages · Paperback · FABER AND FABER