Celebrated novelist Columbia Jones is at the pinnacle of her career with numerous hit titles and a high-profile movie tie-in. On the final night of her latest book tour she collapses in front of the crowd, and by morning she is found dead in a pool of blood.
Columbia’s sudden death leaves her daughter and publicist Darian reeling and prompts a police inquiry that soon uncovers details tied to the author’s illicit past. Many people appear to have motive, and a hungry reporter together with a frustrated cop pursue the secrets that could destroy lives connected to Columbia.
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The description focuses on a high-profile writer whose public success masks a troubled, illicit past. Much of the setup centers on the immediate fallout from the author’s death, including Darian’s grief and a police investigation. The narrative tension appears driven by who might have had motive and by investigative pressure from a reporter and a cop. This may appeal more to someone interested in a contemporary murder mystery built around reputation, secrets, and the consequences for people close to the victim.
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G-NRIS™ identifies A Very Bad Thing primarily as Mystery, Thriller, and Crime. Its strongest themes include Secrets and lies, Murder investigation, Family and grief, and Public vs private life. Prominent narrative patterns include Whodunit, Dark past, Fallen celebrity, and Reluctant investigator.
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