An aspiring chef finds she has bitten off more than she can chew when her gig as a private cook to a bestselling author turns deadly in this propulsive, whip-smart suspense novel.
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“That feeling when...you discover a new auto-buy author. Ominous vibes, lush food descriptions, and emotionally tormented characters all masterfully woven into an unhinged psychological thriller. Come for the luxurious ocean-front property, stay for the sex, booze, and murder.”
– K.T. Nguyen, author of I Know What You Did
Award-winning suspense writer Jennifer Pashley was raised by an accordion virtuoso and a casket maker.
Pashley writes about the people on the fringes of society with clear-eyed compassion and grace. With masterful prose that is atmospheric and dark, these characters will rip your heart out, and leave you begging for more.
“It’s not ironic when it’s your actual fucking life.”
The Scamp
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The world in Jennifer Pashley's stories is wicked and seriously out-of-whack, remarkable and delicious – you never know who you're going to run into. – Frederick Barthelme
