Nina Ross makes a living as a con artist, stealing high-end designer goods from wealthy Los Angeles socialites to fund her mother’s cancer treatments. When she targets Vanessa Liebling, a lonely Instagram influencer mourning her father’s death at a sprawling mountain estate called Stonehaven, the scam becomes personal. Nina’s boyfriend, Lachlan, helps orchestrate a long-con involving false identities and digital manipulation. As Nina integrates herself into Vanessa’s isolated life, the narrative shifts between both women to reveal their shared history and hidden vengeful motives.
Readers who enjoy psychological suspense and stories about class resentment will appreciate the detailed breakdown of modern scam culture and social media artifice. The book appeals to those interested in the mechanics of identity theft and the psychological toll of maintaining a curated public image. You finish the story with a clear understanding of how wealth protects some while desperation drives others to extreme moral compromises. It provides a cynical look at the internet's influence on truth and the lasting impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior.
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
