People Pleaser
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  • Published: 2 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9781804949450
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $22.99

People Pleaser

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Paperback
2 Sep 2025
EBook
22 May 2025
Audiobook
22 May 2025
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The White Lotus meets Love Island. This murder mystery about a woman searching for her reality TV star sister's killer is both page-turning and bang on the zeitgeist.

'So Entertaining' Five-star Reader Review
'Prepare to put your life on hold' Five-star Reader Review
'This book was absolutely sensational' Five-star Reader Review
'A gripping exploration of fame, secrets, and the dark side of reality TV' Five-star Reader Review

IT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND MURDER. A REALITY DATING SHOW TAKES A DEADLY TURN...

When Kansas sweetheart Maggie Lathrop is crowned the winner of America’s most popular dating show, her life is transformed overnight.

Suddenly, Maggie has it all: a gorgeous husband, an immaculate Los Angeles mansion, and an entourage of glamorous friends.

Despite picture-perfect appearances, the world Maggie has created is shattered after she’s found murdered in a desolate warehouse.

As her sister, Emma, attempts to uncover the truth about Maggie’s life, a deadlier side to Hollywood is revealed.

Because being beautiful can have the ugliest consequences. . .


Praise for PEOPLE PLEASER:

'The definition of a page-turner. Entertaining and relevant, it is a gripping exploration into the dark side of glamour and fame' Sian Gilbert

'A richly textured, compulsively bingeable, pulse-yanking ride, full of sophisticated twists, smart cultural commentary, and heart. The last 50 pages made me miss my subway stop. I loved it.' Eve Gleichman

'Dark and wickedly funny. This searing debut explores the worlds of fame and influencer culture with razor sharp precision. Catriona Stewart is one to watch!' Asha Elias
  • Published: 2 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9781804949450
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $22.99
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Praise for People Pleaser

A richly textured, compulsively bingeable, pulse-yanking ride, full of sophisticated twists, smart cultural commentary, and heart. The last 50 pages made me miss my subway stop. I loved it.

Eve Gleichman

Dark and wickedly funny. This searing debut explores the worlds of fame and influencer culture with razor sharp precision. Catriona Stewart is one to watch!

Asha Elias

People Pleaser is the definition of a page-turner. Entertaining and relevant, it is a gripping exploration into the dark side of glamour and fame

Sian Gilbert

So addictive...an ideal holiday read

Mirror

Packed with twists and turns.

That's Life! Crime Scene Magazine

Another book I picked up without reading the blurb and was hooked on straightaway.

Prima

Gripping, fun, and perfect sunbed reading.

Jewish Chronicle

"People Pleaser is the definition of a page-turner. Entertaining and relevant, it is a gripping exploration into the dark side of glamour and fame."

Sian Gilbert