What Remains of Me: A Dark Hollywood Thriller of Murder, Revenge, and the Past That Won't Die

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by Alison Gaylin

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The  USA Today  bestselling author of the Brenna Spector series returns with her most ambitious book to date, a spellbinding novel of psychological suspense, set in the glamorous, wealthy world of Hollywood—a darkly imaginative and atmospheric tale of revenge and betrayal, presumed guilt and innocence lost, dirty secrets and family ties reminiscent of the bestsellers of Laura Lippman, Gillian Flynn, and Harlan Coben. Nobody’s perfect. Everybody’s got a drawer somewhere with something hidden in it. On June 28, 1980—the hottest night of the year—Kelly Michelle Lund shoots and kills Oscar-nominated director John McFadden at a party in his home. . . . And instantly becomes a media sensation, her chilling smile fodder for national nightmares. For years, speculation swirls over the enigmatic seventeen-year-old’s motives, information she’s refused to share. Convicted of the murder, she loses her youth and her freedom—but keeps her secrets to herself. Thirty years later—and five years after her release from prison—the past has come back to haunt Kelly. Her father-in-law, movie legend Sterling Marshall, is found in a pool of blood in his home in the Hollywood Hills—dead from a shot to the head, just like his old friend John McFadden. Once again, Kelly is suspected of the high profile murder. But this time, she’s got some unexpected allies who believe she’s innocent—of both killings—and want to help her clear her name. But is she? Written with masterful precision and control,  What Remains of Me  brilliantly moves forward and back in time, playing out the murders side by side—interweaving subtle connections and peeling away layers of events to reveal the shocking truth. “Prepare to be blown away by this powerfully suspenseful and richly atmospheric novel.” - Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Sister on WHAT REMAINS OF ME “An exceptional book by and exceptional writer. Gaylin is an expert at acute emotional observation combined with seamless plotting. I adored this book.” - Alex Marwood, Edgar Award-winning author of The Killer Next Door “WHAT REMAINS OF ME gives us Alison Gaylin at the top of her game... Just when you think she’s wrapping things up, Gaylin throws in still more mind-bending - yet oh-so-perfect - plot twists. Prepare to be blown away by this powerfully suspenseful and richly atmospheric novel.” - Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Sister on WHAT REMAINS OF ME “A perennial standout among psychological suspense authors, Alison Gaylin is on top of her game in this clever and stylish page-turner. Gaylin skillfully catapults an intricate suspense plot with beautifully constructed prose. An ambitious thriller-meets-character study, What Remains of Me is a breath of fresh air!” - New York Times bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub on WHAT REMAINS OF ME “Gaylin’s hands are skilled, deft, and a little scary; it’s hard to avoid saying “masterful precision” to describe her craft. And like the best movies (hint), it’s an experience you sink into with relish. It gets under your skin.” - Jana Martin, Chronogram, on WHAT REMAINS OF ME “At once a superbly constructed thriller and an intoxicating dose of southern California Gothic...in a recent episode of her unmissable podcast, You Must Remember This , Karina Longworth referred to old Hollywood’s scandalous reputation as ‘a sin pit and a death trap’. Gaylin prints the legend with terrific energy, wicked irony and the tenderest of care for her all-too-human characters.” - Irish Times “A perennial standout among psychological suspense authors, Alison Gaylin is on top of her game in this clever and stylish page-turner. Gaylin skillfully catapults an intricate suspense plot with beautifully constructed prose. An ambitious thriller-meets-character study, What Remains of Me is a breath of fresh air!” - Wendy Corsi Staub, New York Times bestselling author “Alison Gaylin’s What Remains of Me is a riveting, intricate thriller that snares you from its first pages. Set in a Hollywood not of starry lights and red carpets but of predatory power brokers and keen desperation, it’s a tale full of crackling energy and heartache, with a resolution so thrilling and audacious, you’ll be left gasping for air.” - Megan Abbott, Edgar Award-winning author of Dare Me and The Fever “What Remains Of Me is a smart multi-layered L.A. thriller with the range of emotion to match. It uses its setting perfectly, with the dream factory creating a nightmare for all to see. As Gaylin shows us, there is something even darker behind that.” - Scott Montgomery, MysteryPeople on WHAT REMAINS OF ME “A terrific piece of Southern California noir about murder, sex, and the movie business. . .. Gaylin presents real elements of our movie and pop culture - and blends them with characters we can identify with. . . on the way to a surprising and satisfying finale.” - Connecticut Post on WHAT REMAINS OF ME “The book equivalent of a You Must Remembe

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