This was SUCH a good read!!! The writing is smart and intriguing - I was drawn in from the first page. An added bonus was that the protagonist - a struggling novelist named Jacob - has a wry sense of humor that immediately made him relatable. I was pulling for him from the start. The set up was very well done, and once the mystery begins it’s a page turner with lots of twists. And while the author seems fine with revealing much of where the story is headed (there are abundant clues) how you get there is delightfully tricky. You will be left thinking about this story long after you finish the book. An excellent choice for book clubs, readers who enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the writing life, and anyone who doesn’t mind being a little bit creeped out by what human beings are capable of when something they want is in jeopardy. Many thanks to the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.