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A razor-sharp debut thriller about what happens when one of the first child stars of the social media age grows up … and goes missing.
Hazel Davis is drifting: newly unemployed, living in a city she hates, and significantly less successful than her infamous younger sister, Evie. Evie grew up online, having gone viral at age five in a daddy-daughter dance video. She had an Instagram following in elementary school, and brand sponsorships before she had a driver’s permit. Now she’s a megapopular lifestyle influencer, with a million-dollar career at an age when few teens know what they’re going to major in.
But to Hazel, @evelyn is just Evie, her beloved little sister—and a kid who has been exploited for her entire childhood. Ten years older and spotlight-averse, Hazel has managed to dodge the family business, but she’s deeply protective of Evie and skeptical of the way everyone seems to want a piece of her: Evie’s followers, her YouTuber boyfriend, her frenemies across the influencer industry.
So when Evie disappears—in the middle of a live stream, during a brand-sponsored trip to Los Angeles—Hazel knows something is terribly wrong. Determined to find her sister, Hazel throws herself into the darkest parts of internet culture to untangle the threads of truth behind Evie’s disappearance. After all, Hazel knows Evie better than anyone else … doesn’t she?
Internet fame, the allure of parasocial relationships, and some of our deepest cultural obsessions collide in this electric thriller by a debut writer to watch.
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“A varied cast of ten narrators bring the online world to life. Standouts include Amara Jasper, who reads the bulk of the book as Hazel…Muenter has wisely infused the book with text exchanges, social media comments, and podcast recordings. That’s how stories unfold nowadays, and Muenter is plugged into this world as a real-life podcaster and Substack creator.”
— Library Journal (starred audio review)
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“The main narrators, Amara Jasper and Jesse Vilinsky, tell the story from the perspectives of Hazel and Evie…with commentary from social media and podcasts voiced by the various narrators, a device that highlights the maelstrom unfolding while also helping to build tension and keep the plot clear.”
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“Packed with trenchant critiques of internet celebrity and topped off by a satisfyingly nasty finale, this leaves readers wanting more from Muenter.”
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“With razor-sharp insights and wit, Muenter puts under the microscope parents who monetize and exploit their children for clicks and financial gain…A not-to-be-missed page-turner.”
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“Clever, cutting, and utterly unputdownable, Muenter’s ice pick–sharp tale is a thoroughly modern page-turner.”
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“This unsettling plot is delivered with a sense of humor and is filled with twists and turns that are sure to inspire a buzz within the thriller community. The shocking ending will leave readers wanting more.”
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“This story is as addictive as scrolling Instagram.”
— Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight Is the Darkest Hour -
“A fascinating exploration of the dangers of social media.”
— Carola Lovering, author of Bye, Baby -
“[A] twisty, propulsive story…I was riveted the whole way through..”
— Ana Reyes, author of The House in the Pines -
“An addictive psychological thriller that will totally immerse you in the terrifying, overexposed world of child social media stars.”
— Jo Piazza, author of The Sicilian Inheritance
Awards
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A Shelf Awareness Pick of the Week
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A GoodReads Readers’ Choice of Most Anticipated Mysteries & Thrillers
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An Electric Literature Pick of Best Books of Spring
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An Alta Journal Pick of 14 Best Books of the Month
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A USA Today bestseller
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A BookBub Editors' Pick of Mysteries about Strange Disappeances
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A Southern Bookseller Review Choice for June Reads
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A Good Morning America Selection of Sizzling Summer Reads
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A CrimeReads Pick of Best Psychological Thrillers of the Month
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An Apple Books Pick of Best Books of Spring
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A Scary Mommy Pick of Summer Reads
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About Olivia Muenter
Olivia Muenter is a writer and co-host of Bad on Paper, a weekly podcast about books, life, and everything in between. Previously a senior fashion and beauty editor at Bustle.com, she has had her work appear in Refinery 29, Huffington Post, Glamour.com, Philadelphia magazine, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, and more. Such a Bad Influence is her first novel.
About the Narrators
Joe Hempel, best known for his rich narrations, has entertained listeners with over one hundred audiobooks in genres ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development.
Jesse Vilinsky is a classically trained actress and voice actor, having graduated from the USC School of Dramatic Arts and BADA in London. She has lent her voice to numerous film and television projects and has worked on various video games, animation, and commercial projects as well. As a narrator, Jesse has garnered recognition in AudioFile magazine for her expertly voiced characters and ability to bring forth the strength and truth of their stories.
Kelli Tager is a Los Angeles–based, award-winning narrator. She earned a BA in theater arts from UCLA, studying in England for her junior year. She returned to the UK for a master’s in Shakespeare. After graduation, she continued to act in theater, film, and television until she discovered voice-over. She now does voice acting exclusively in commercials, animation, and audiobooks.
Deanna Anthony is a classically trained singer, actress, and audiobook narrator. A former beauty queen, she has performed in over fifty regional and international theaters. When not working, she enjoys quilting and sewing, reading romance, and enjoying home-cooked meals and baked treats.