A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a smash hit, which made the publication of his second book—a total flop—all the more devastating. Now David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to find the next great idea for his third manuscript, one that will redeem him in the eyes of readers, reviewers, the entire publishing world… and maybe even his ex-boyfriend.
But good ideas are hard to come by, and the growing pressure of a nearly empty bank account isn’t helping. When David meets a sexy stranger on a dating app, he thinks a wild night in New York City might be just what he needs to find inspiration. Thankfully, his date is handsome, confident, and wealthy—not to mention the perfect distraction from yet another evening of staring at a blank screen.
After one of the best nights of his life, David wakes up hungover but dazed – and finds Prince Charming dead in bed next to him. Horrified, completely confused and suddenly confronted with the implausible but somehow plausible idea that he might have actually killed his date, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent Stacey.
Together, David and Stacey must unravel the events of the previous night, cover their tracks, and turn the whole mishap into a novel that will be crucial for David’s career – if only they can figure out what to do with the body first. (From Grand Central Publishing/Hachette)
Daniel Aleman is a Toronto-based author and novelist originally from Mexico City. His debut novel Indivisible was published in 2021 and his second novel, Brighter than the sun in 2023. Indivisible was awarded the Tomás Rivera Book Award 2022.
