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A heartfelt, hilarious and meta debut mystery about a struggling writer who finds inspiration in total calamity, already sweeping up rave reviews. Perfect for fans of Katy Brent, YELLOWFACE and THE PLOT.
A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a resounding success, which made the publication of his second book-a total flop-all the more devastating. Now, David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to come up with the next great idea for his third manuscript, which will hopefully be the one to save him from ruin.
In an attempt to find inspiration, David hits the dating apps. And his luck seems to have turned when he meets a devastatingly handsome, confident, and wealthy man who takes him out on the town for the best night of his life. There's only one problem. The morning after a phenomenal date, David wakes to find his prince charming dead in his bed.
Terrified and confused, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent, Stacey. What ensues is a madcap adventure through the city with his dead date as David and Stacey try to find what secrets prince charming has been hiding, and just how much hot water David is in. One silver lining? His next book idea seems pretty set...
Author: David Aleman
Paperback Published 8 July 2025 329 pages
"Prepare to gasp out loud, cringe, cackle, and cry... Hilarious hijinks aside, at its heart, this isa book that isn't afraid to dive deepinto heart wrenching isolation and the anxiety that comes with trying to figure out how to get your shit together." Jesse Sutanto