The Anatomy of Desire: 'Reads like your favorite podcast, the hit crime doc you'll want to binge' Josh Malerman

Cleo, a fitness influencer, has everything she ever wanted until a tragic accident leads to her being accused of murder.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

With followers numbering in the hundreds of thousands, a hot group of friends, and a famous boyfriend, the glamorous life that fitness influencer Cleo has always wanted is within her grasp. Then, just before joining her boyfriend for a holiday in the mountains, Cleo and a young woman named Rebecca set off in a canoe on a deserted lake. An hour later, Rebecca is found dead in the water, and Cleo has gone missing. When word gets out, Cleo is going viral, but for all the wrong reasons. Who was the girl in the canoe? And did Cleo have anything to do with her death? If Cleo is innocent, why did she try to run? Charged with murder, this social media influencer's biggest platform is no longer Instagram; it's the witness stand.

Cleo's world is turned upside down as she is relentlessly pursued by the media, her fans, and the police. She must navigate a complex web of lies, secrets, and betrayals to prove her innocence and clear her name. As the trial unfolds, Cleo discovers that Rebecca was not just any random stranger but someone who had a dark past and a dangerous agenda.

With each passing day, Cleo's story becomes more and more shocking, and it becomes clear that there are many people who would do anything to keep their secrets hidden. As the trial reaches its climax, Cleo must face the ultimate test of her courage and resilience to prove her innocence and expose the truth behind Rebecca's death.

This novel is a thrilling and suspenseful exploration of the power of social media, the consequences of fame, and the dark side of human nature. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery, a compelling story, and a character who is willing to go to any lengths to protect the people she loves.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398705180