Description
Kieran Scott brings her distinctive "sharp and stylish" (BookPage, starred review) prose to this breathlessly suspenseful novel that combines Knives Out with Big Little Lies as three women are implicated in a murder after a wedding goes horribly wrong.
When the Frank family throws their annual clambake at their gorgeous beachside home on Cape May, the seafood is always delivered to white-clothed tables on fine bone china. And Peter Frank, the beloved son and perennial heartbreaker, will make the rounds, charming every woman on the guest list.
Top of that list this year are Maya, his tennis star girlfriend just coming off the high of winning Wimbledon; Catherine, his high school sweetheart turned wildly successful wedding planner and influencer; and Leanne, the fiercely protective aunt and legal guardian of his only son. When Maya, Catherine, and Leanne arrive expecting an extravagant feast, they're instead lured into a room together by a mysterious text to find Peter and...Tilly.
Tilly, all golden blonde hair and perfectly tan skin, explains to the three women that she and Peter plan to get married that night, that Maya and Peter are through, that Peter will no longer be investing in Catherine's company, and that Leanne must give up guardianship of her nephew. The enraged women attend the impromptu wedding, but when a chandelier falls and crushes the bride, suddenly they're three likely suspects with three perfect motives. Now they'll have to work together to figure out who really did kill Tilly, and fast-because maintaining a good reputation in this crowd can be murder.
About the Author
Kieran Scott has written more than fifty novels for children and teens, eight of which (under the pseudonym Kate Brian) have been New York Times bestsellers. She lives with her husband, two sons and one dog in New Jersey. She is also the author of Regrets Only and Wish You Were Gone. Follow her on Instagram @KieranScottAuthor.
Reviews
"Breathlessly suspenseful novel that combines Glass Onion with Big Little Lies...People Will Talk certainly has all the thrills and reversals of a perfectly juicy beach read with which to close out the summer." * --Criminal Element *
"... ideal poolside reading." * Publisher's Weekly *
"Love, betrayal, and the choices that women are willing to make to protect the people they love are deliciously unpacked... A fun little murderous romp." * Kirkus *
"[F]un, fast, modern whodunit mystery ride... A fun book to read for the next beach trip." * Booklist *
"A sparkling, clever whodunit that will leave you guessing until the very end." -- -New York Times bestselling author J.C. Cervantes
Book Information
ISBN 9781668038109
Author Kieran Scott
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Gallery
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Weight(grams) 234g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 135mm * 25mm
When the Frank family throws their annual clambake at their gorgeous beachside home on Cape May, the seafood is always delivered to white-clothed tables on fine bone china. And Peter Frank, the beloved son and perennial heartbreaker, will make the rounds, charming every woman on the guest list.
Top of that list this year are Maya, his tennis star girlfriend just coming off the high of winning Wimbledon; Catherine, his high school sweetheart turned wildly successful wedding planner and influencer; and Leanne, the fiercely protective aunt and legal guardian of his only son. When Maya, Catherine, and Leanne arrive expecting an extravagant feast, they're instead lured into a room together by a mysterious text to find Peter and...Tilly.
Tilly, all golden blonde hair and perfectly tan skin, explains to the three women that she and Peter plan to get married that night, that Maya and Peter are through, that Peter will no longer be investing in Catherine's company, and that Leanne must give up guardianship of her nephew. The enraged women attend the impromptu wedding, but when a chandelier falls and crushes the bride, suddenly they're three likely suspects with three perfect motives. Now they'll have to work together to figure out who really did kill Tilly, and fast-because maintaining a good reputation in this crowd can be murder.
About the Author
Kieran Scott has written more than fifty novels for children and teens, eight of which (under the pseudonym Kate Brian) have been New York Times bestsellers. She lives with her husband, two sons and one dog in New Jersey. She is also the author of Regrets Only and Wish You Were Gone. Follow her on Instagram @KieranScottAuthor.
Reviews
"Breathlessly suspenseful novel that combines Glass Onion with Big Little Lies...People Will Talk certainly has all the thrills and reversals of a perfectly juicy beach read with which to close out the summer." * --Criminal Element *
"... ideal poolside reading." * Publisher's Weekly *
"Love, betrayal, and the choices that women are willing to make to protect the people they love are deliciously unpacked... A fun little murderous romp." * Kirkus *
"[F]un, fast, modern whodunit mystery ride... A fun book to read for the next beach trip." * Booklist *
"A sparkling, clever whodunit that will leave you guessing until the very end." -- -New York Times bestselling author J.C. Cervantes
Book Information
ISBN 9781668038109
Author Kieran Scott
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Gallery
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Weight(grams) 234g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 135mm * 25mm
