Paris Peralta is arrested for the murder of her celebrity husband, Jimmy Peralta, after she is found covered in his blood in their bathroom. While the police build their case, Paris fears the media spotlight will expose her secret past as Ruby Reyes, a woman convicted of a similar killing twenty-five years earlier in Canada. As a true-crime enthusiast begins connecting these two identities, Paris must navigate a legal defense while preventing her former life from Colliding with her present status.
This story serves fans of psychological thrillers who prioritize intricate plotting and non-linear timelines. Readers who enjoy stories about hidden identities and the mechanics of celebrity scandals find a detailed examination of how past trauma dictates current survival strategies. You finish the book with a clear understanding of the lengths an individual will go to to bury a previous version of themselves and the difficulty of escaping a public reputation established during childhood.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
Insights from Things We Do in the Dark
“Celebrity is a mask that eats the face.”
Being famous seems like a nightmare after reading this. A camera in your face makes every mistake look like a crime.
“The Ice Queen. That’s what they called her.”
Ruby Reyes spent decades in prison for a murder she didn't commit. It makes you think about all the women the world decided were guilty before the trial even started.
The way Paris clings to her straight razor is chilling. It is her only sense of safety in a world that keeps trying to hurt her.
Drew is the kind of friend everyone needs. He looks for the truth even when it makes things messy and complicated.
- Published
- 2022
- Publisher
- Minotaur Books
- ISBN
- 9781250763174
- Language
- EN
