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A deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds when a housewife with a secret life takes on a tech billionaire with secrets darker than her own . . . from the author of How I'll Kill You. A deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds when a housewife with a secret life takes on a tech billionaire with secrets darker than her own . . . from the author of How I'll Kill You. Margaux leads a double life that would make most people dizzy. By day, she's a seemingly ordinary interior decorator with a picture-perfect marriage. By night, she works for a mysterious employer known only as Mr. X. Her specialty- infiltrating the lives of dangerous targets, gaining their trust, and ultimately exposing their crimes. Her latest assignment- unraveling the reclusive life of Bertram Casimir, a billionaire tech CEO whose career is as mysterious as his past. His sister claims he stole her app to build his fortune. Not only that, his girlfriend may or may not have recently gone missing. Bertram sees through Margaux's carefully constructed facade, matching her move for move. As the lines between hunter and prey blur, Margaux finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Bertram. They share more than she'd like to admit-a dangerous intelligence, a taste for high-stakes manipulation. When the evidence begins to shift, threatening to destroy everything she knows, Margaux realizes this is far more than just another job. Her hidden past-and her life-are now on the line. One lie remains, and it might just save her.

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Praise for a A Lie for a Lie “Pitch-perfect pacing makes the pages fly, ratcheting up suspense as DeStefano doles out key details about Margaux’s past. It’s a jaw-dropping, cinematic ride.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Margaux is a refreshing amateur sleuth whose sardonic voice and intrusive doubts are as alluring as her backstory."" —Booklist Praise for How I'll Kill You “A triumph… Mark my words: Ren DeStefano—who has achieved a distinctness of voice and vision that is quite rare—is both an author to watch and a name to remember.” —Criminal Element “This deceptive thriller opens as a chilling, dispassionate chronicle of murderous triplets devoted to their chosen craft and each other, but it evolves into a twisted love story as layers of loneliness, self-sacrifice, and competing loyalties surface. Readers will find that this sneakily heart-wrenching story lingers with them after Sissy’s final words.” —Booklist (starred review) “When it comes to carefully concealed sociopathy, the fascinating protagonist in DeStefano’s adult debut gives Gone Girl’s Amy Elliott a run for her money. Combine this with a cleverly crafted plot that delivers ingenious twists, and you have a novel that will stun readers.” —Library Journal (starred review) “This devilishly clever textbook of malicious mayhem is a must for Dexter fans.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “This chilling book is both twisted and tense. The writing is lean, the plotting is tight, and the story is whip smart. Will have you glued to the page.” —Samantha Downing, USA Today bestselling author of My Lovely Wife

Praise for a A Lie for a Lie “Pitch-perfect pacing makes the pages fly, ratcheting up suspense as DeStefano doles out key details about Margaux’s past. It’s a jaw-dropping, cinematic ride.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for How I'll Kill You “A triumph… Mark my words: Ren DeStefano—who has achieved a distinctness of voice and vision that is quite rare—is both an author to watch and a name to remember.” —Criminal Element “This deceptive thriller opens as a chilling, dispassionate chronicle of murderous triplets devoted to their chosen craft and each other, but it evolves into a twisted love story as layers of loneliness, self-sacrifice, and competing loyalties surface. Readers will find that this sneakily heart-wrenching story lingers with them after Sissy’s final words.” —Booklist (starred review) “When it comes to carefully concealed sociopathy, the fascinating protagonist in DeStefano’s adult debut gives Gone Girl’s Amy Elliott a run for her money. Combine this with a cleverly crafted plot that delivers ingenious twists, and you have a novel that will stun readers.” —Library Journal (starred review) “This devilishly clever textbook of malicious mayhem is a must for Dexter fans.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “This chilling book is both twisted and tense. The writing is lean, the plotting is tight, and the story is whip smart. Will have you glued to the page.” —Samantha Downing, USA Today bestselling author of My Lovely Wife

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Ren DeStefano lives in Connecticut, where she was born and raised. When she's not writing thrillers, she's listening to true crime podcasts and crocheting way too many blankets.

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