Famous film star Lila Crayne is America's Sweetheart: she's generous and kind, gorgeous and magnetic. A golden girl. She and her fiancé, visionary filmmaker Kurt Royall, have settled into a stunning New York apartment, and are embarking on a new movie: a modern feminist adaptation of a classic twentieth-century novel.
To prepare for the leading role, Lila begins work with charming and accomplished therapist Jonah Gabriel to dig into the trauma of her past. Soon, Lila's impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch - and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces. But everyone has a secret, no one is quite who they seem, and before long, careers, reputations and lives are in danger of being irrevocably destroyed . . .
The Silent Patient meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this glamorous tale of obsession, rage and revenge, the must-read, twisty new thriller for summer.
'A wildly imaginative, very dark romance...subversive and highly entertaining.'--Joyce Carol Oates, bestselling author of Blonde and Butcher
'If you're looking for a feminist thriller with glamorous Hollywood vibes...oh, friend, this one is definitely for you! 5-star reader review
Revenge has never tasted better . . .
Famous film star Lila Crayne is America's Sweetheart: she's generous and kind, gorgeous and magnetic. A golden girl.
She and her fiancé, visionary filmmaker Kurt Royall, have settled into a stunning New York apartment, and are embarking on a new movie: a modern feminist adaptation of a classic twentieth-century novel.
To prepare for the leading role, Lila begins work with charming and accomplished therapist Jonah Gabriel to dig into the trauma of her past.
Soon, Lila's impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch - and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces.
But everyone has a secret, no one is quite who they seem, and before long, careers, reputations and lives are in danger of being irrevocably destroyed . . .
Praise for Sweet Fury:
'A breathlessly fun, dark, and twisty tale of feminist revenge' --Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice
'Twisty and immersive, it seduces you into a story so compelling that you aren't ready for the sucker-punch of its deeper truths. This is a hell of a debut' --Rebecca Makkai, author of I Have Some Questions For You
'A sharp, seductive thriller that probes the dark underbelly of Hollywood' --Jean Kwok, author of The Leftover Woman
'A gorgeous literary thriller, filled with a cast of glamorous and tragic characters . . . I absolutely devoured this smart, sensual and twisty story of revenge' --Jillian Cantor, bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools
'I couldn't put it down...one of my favorite books of the year!' 5-star eader review
'Devoured this in a single day, this twisty and smart mystery is a must read.' 5-star reader review
'The subtle twists and turns kept me hooked from start to finish' 5-star reader review
