He Will Be My Ruin

When Maggie Graham travels to New York to settle the affairs of her best friend, Celine, she refuses to believe the official police ruling of suicide. Maggie moves into Celine’s high-end apartment and begins a private investigation into the hidden life her friend led among the city's wealthy elite. Her search uncovers a secret safety deposit box, a history of dangerous romantic entanglements, and a diary that suggests Celine was being stalked. As Maggie assumes her friend’s habits and interacts with the men Celine knew, she becomes Entangled in the same web of obsession and deception that likely led to the fatal fall.

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers centered on toxic friendships and urban isolation will find this narrative effective. It serves those interested in the mechanics of amateur sleuthing and the dark side of high-society lifestyles. The audience finishes the story with a clear understanding of how grief can sharpen a person’s focus and the ways in which private personas often clash with public appearances. It provides a detailed look at the risks associated with uncovering truths that powerful people want to keep buried.

Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

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