With a Kiss We Die

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Two college lovers suspected of a brutal double homicide enlist a podcasting crime journalist to proclaim their innocence in this psychologically riveting novel of love, lies, and murder. Ryanna Raines, host of a popular true-crime podcast, is known for her investigative journalism and truth-seeking moxie, attracting millions of listeners. When an intriguing message arrives on her tip-line, she is drawn into her most challenging case yet. The mangled bodies of a husband and wife are found in their Southern California estate, with their twenty-two-year-old son and his girlfriend, both college theater students, as prime suspects facing arrest. In a surprising twist, they request Ryanna's help, offering exclusive interviews to tell their side of the story. Armed only with her voice recorder, Ryanna navigates the high-profile murder investigation, conducting interviews that reveal multiple perspectives and challenge the "he said, she said" narrative. Written in the style of a true-crime podcast, this heart-racing mystery unfolds episode by episode, leading to an explosive conclusion. L. R. Dorn explores our cultural obsession with true crime, the complex moral obligations between journalists and their subjects, and the dangerous line between performance and deceit.