Out on 20 October 2026
Synopsis
"Reads more like a hurricane than a novel, gaining momentum, page after page. I loved it - even when I was holding my breath." - MARKUS ZUSAK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE BOOK THIEF
A fierce seventeen-year-old Irish girl joins forces with a notorious gangster to hunt down her sister's killer.
1907. New York City. A glittering world built on lies - and one murdered girl who could expose them all.
Caitlin Quinn crosses the ocean from Ballykelly with nothing but a desperate letter from her missing twin, Mary. New York is meant to hold answers - but instead it offers danger: a sprawling metropolis with a brutal underbelly of crooked deals, criminal empires and forces who'd kill to keep Mary's truth hidden.
Then there is William Furey - a feared gangster haunted by a rage he can't explain. He has his own orders to find Mary, and when his search collides with Caitlin's, their unlikely alliance sparks something fierce and undeniable.
As the walls close in, Caitlin and William realise the truth will cost them far more than they ever imagined. To uncover what happened to Mary, they must risk everything: their loyalties, their futures, and the fragile trust growing between them. Because love, like justice, exacts a price. And some sacrifices are paid in blood . . .
The producer, director, and writer of shows including Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Gotham turns his attention to the underworld of Gilded Age New York in this riveting suspense novel that blends tension and humanity - and deftly showcases a heart-stirring exploration of truth, identity, and love.
A fierce seventeen-year-old Irish girl joins forces with a notorious gangster to hunt down her sister's killer.
1907. New York City. A glittering world built on lies - and one murdered girl who could expose them all.
Caitlin Quinn crosses the ocean from Ballykelly with nothing but a desperate letter from her missing twin, Mary. New York is meant to hold answers - but instead it offers danger: a sprawling metropolis with a brutal underbelly of crooked deals, criminal empires and forces who'd kill to keep Mary's truth hidden.
Then there is William Furey - a feared gangster haunted by a rage he can't explain. He has his own orders to find Mary, and when his search collides with Caitlin's, their unlikely alliance sparks something fierce and undeniable.
As the walls close in, Caitlin and William realise the truth will cost them far more than they ever imagined. To uncover what happened to Mary, they must risk everything: their loyalties, their futures, and the fragile trust growing between them. Because love, like justice, exacts a price. And some sacrifices are paid in blood . . .
The producer, director, and writer of shows including Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Gotham turns his attention to the underworld of Gilded Age New York in this riveting suspense novel that blends tension and humanity - and deftly showcases a heart-stirring exploration of truth, identity, and love.
Details
20 October 2026
480 pages
9781471421907
Imprint: Hot Key Books
Reviews
“Reads more like a hurricane than a novel, gaining momentum, page after page. I loved it-even when I was holding my breath.”Markus Zusak, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book Thief, Markus Zusak, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book Thief
“Majestic and completely addictive. A stunner of a love story.”Julie Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Lovely War, Julie Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Lovely War
“A tightly plotted historical mystery set in a vibrantly rendered 1907 New York City . . . Cinematic storytelling sustains suspense through escalating stakes and short chapters peppered with sensate period detail. It adds up to a propulsive mystery that will satisfy readers drawn to historical crime fiction.”Publishers Weekly, starred review, Publishers Weekly, starred review
“This is a gripping, well-crafted read that balances grit with wit.”The School Reading List, The School Reading List
