Lisa Lutz is a New York Times bestselling author celebrated for her distinctive approach to storytelling. Her works often delve into the complexities of human nature, blending sharp wit with profound insights into family dynamics and the darker aspects of the psyche. Lutz skillfully crafts narratives that keep readers engaged, marked by unexpected twists and a unique narrative voice that sets her apart. She is known for her ability to explore psychological landscapes with both intelligence and a keen sense of suspense.
Now in paperback, the fifth installment in the critically acclaimed, bestselling, Edgar Award-nominated series about a fearless private investigator Izzy Spellman and her quirky, yet endearing, family of sleuths.
Former wild child Izzy Spellman has finally agreed to take over the family business, and the transition won't be a smooth one.
Targeted by the members of her dysfunctional family for control over Spellman Investigations after staging a retaliatory takeover, Izzy is wrongly accused of embezzling funds from a wealthy Alzheimer's patient
The hilarious sequel to Lisa Lutz's highly-acclaimed debut, The Spellman Files
Having been ordered into therapy after getting a little too close to her previous subject, former private investigator Izzy Spellman is wisely taking a break from Spellman Inc, having embarked on a less controversial career as a barmaid. But when her boss, Milo, simultaneously cuts her bartending hours and introduces her to a 'friend' looking for a private eye, Izzy reluctantly finds herself with a new client. A suspicious husband who wants his wife tailed, it would appear to be a routine case involving nothing more than that most boring of PI rituals: surveillance. But Izzy soon discovers that she's not the only person keeping a close eye on Mrs Ernie Black and with each passing hour the Case of the Wayward Wife throws up more questions than answers.
A deliciously witty, wildly inventive and wickedly funny debut featuring a family that puts the 'fun' in dysfunctional
Tanya DuBois doesn't exist. At least not after an accident leaves her husband dead and thrusts her into the uncomfortably familiar position of Suspect No 1. She has only one choice: run. But as 'Tanya' watches her life recede in the rearview mirror, we realise she was never real to begin with. And neither is Amelia Keen, Debra Maze, Emma Lark, Sonia Lubovich, or a girl called only Jo. Or almost any of the things she tells us about herself, her past or where she is going next. She is 'Amelia' when she meets Blue, another woman with a life she'd rather not discuss, and thinks she's found a kindred spirit. But as the body count rises around them their pasts and futures begin to clash.
A gripping psychological thriller on the bonds of friendship and the cost of breaking them, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Passenger and the Spellman Files.
Set in a New England prep school, the narrative explores a provocative gender conflict initiated by a teacher, leading to unforeseen and deadly repercussions. The story delves into themes of power dynamics, societal expectations, and the impact of education on personal beliefs, showcasing the volatile nature of relationships within an academic environment. The tension escalates, revealing the darker sides of ambition and rivalry among students and faculty alike.
A trio of former college friends reunite 20 years later to share the stories of their adventures, rivalries, secrets and losses while reevaluating the events of a single night that shaped all of them.
