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The Rivals: A Novel Audiobook
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A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • A witty and thought-provoking mystery that reimagines the spy story to explore the nature of relationships in a digital age: the follow-up to Jane Pek’s “thoroughly modern twist on classic detective fiction,” The Verifiers (New York Times Book Review)
“Jane Pek’s writing is really fun and will keep you hooked.” —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Claudia Lin—mystery novel superfan and, until recently, clichéd underemployed English major—has scored her dream job: co-running Veracity, a dating detective agency for chronically online New Yorkers who want to know if their prospective partners are telling the truth. Unfortunately, along the way, she and her colleagues—tech savant Squirrel, and the elegant and intimidating Becks—have uncovered a far-reaching AI conspiracy. And the corporate matchmakers may be resorting to murder to protect their secrets.
In the wake of a client’s sudden death, Claudia convinces his ex, an industry insider, to turn on his employer and feed the verifiers information about what the powerful dating platforms are really up to. But even as Claudia starts to get a feel for this new genre—just call her Lin, Claudia Lin—she’s distracted by the possibility of romance with both Becks and a very charming target. She also fears that her beloved older brother is unwittingly being drawn into the matchmakers’ deadly web. And as Becks reminds Claudia: spy tropes dictate that someone you trust will betray you.
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"“Excellent. . . . Pek has glorious fun with a cornucopia of references to both classic mystery tropes and espionage thrillers. . . . Tangling with intriguing techies while juggling challenging family dynamics and her growing attractions to both Amalia and Becks, Claudia has her hands—and her heart—beyond full."
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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ONE OF PUBLISHERS WEEKLY’S TOP 10 MOST ANTICIPATED MYSTERIES
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Jane Pek brings the classic hard-boiled detective story into the modern age with this twisty tale of AI deception. Claudia Lin is a book lover’s dream investigator, with a sharp wit and infinite literary references. I can’t wait to see what tech mystery she unravels next.
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ONE OF PUBLISHERS WEEKLY’S TOP 10 MOST ANTICIPATED MYSTERIES
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“Jane Pek’s writing is really fun and will keep you hooked.
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Excellent. . . . Pek has glorious fun with a cornucopia of references to both classic mystery tropes and espionage thrillers. . . . Tangling with intriguing techies while juggling challenging family dynamics and her growing attractions to both Amalia and Becks, Claudia has her hands—and her heart—beyond full.
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) -
“Jane Pek’s writing is really fun and will keep you hooked.
— Emily Henry "A clever, clear-eyed take on the modern spy novel, full of wisdom and sly humor. I’d follow Claudia Lin anywhere. -
Excellent. . . . Pek has glorious fun with a cornucopia of references to both classic mystery tropes and espionage thrillers. . . . Tangling with intriguing techies while juggling challenging family dynamics and her growing attractions to both Amalia and Becks, Claudia has her hands—and her heart—beyond full.
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) -
A clever, clear-eyed take on the modern spy novel, full of wisdom and sly humor. I’d follow Claudia Lin anywhere.
— Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief -
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK: PASTE • CRIMEREADS • PUBLISHERS WEEKLY • ZIBBY OWENS
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Jane Pek’s writing is really fun and will keep you hooked.
— Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
A clever, clear-eyed take on the modern spy novel, full of wisdom and sly humor. I’d follow Claudia Lin anywhere.
— Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief -
Jane Pek brings the classic hard-boiled detective story into the modern age with this twisty tale of AI deception. Claudia Lin is a book lover’s dream investigator, with a sharp wit and infinite literary references. I can’t wait to see what tech mystery she unravels next.
— Susie Dumond, author of Looking for a Sign and Queerly Beloved -
Cunning. . . . Emotionally complex characters and Claudia’s snarky yet achingly candid voice earn readers’ investment. Lisa Lutz and Rosalie Knecht fans should take note.
— Publishers Weekly -
A clever, clear-eyed take on the modern spy novel, full of wisdom and sly humor. I’d follow Claudia Lin anywhere.
— Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief -
“Claudia Lin serves as the perfect guide to this captivating mystery.
— Kevin Wilson, bestselling author of Now Is Not the Time to Panic -
Jane Pek brings the classic hard-boiled detective story into the modern age with this twisty tale of AI deception. Claudia Lin is a book lover’s dream investigator, with a sharp wit and infinite literary references. I can’t wait to see what tech mystery she unravels next.
— Susie Dumond, author of Looking for a Sign and Queerly Beloved
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About Jane Pek
Jane Pek was born and raised in Singapore. She holds a BA degree from Yale University, a JD from the New York University School of Law, and an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College. Her short fiction has appeared in The Brooklyn Review, Witness, Conjunctions, Literary Hub, and twice in The Best American Short Stories.
About Eunice Wong
Eunice Wong is a classically trained actor who works extensively in professional theaters across the United States and in New York City, as well as having appeared on HBO, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, and in various independent films. Eunice is a graduate of the Juilliard School Drama Division Actor Training Program and has also studied piano and singing at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto. A first-generation Chinese Canadian, born in Toronto to Eric and Eleanor Wong, who immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong, Eunice grew up with her brother Eugene in Toronto and thanks her family for their constant love and support.