One of Us Is Dead

by Jeneva Rose

Overview

The highly anticipated new thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage.

Opulence. Sex. Betrayal … Sometimes friendship can be deadly.

Meet the women of Buckhead—a place of expensive cars, huge houses, and competitive friendships.

Shannon was once the queen bee of Buckhead. But she’s been unceremoniously dumped by Bryce, her politician husband. When Bryce replaces her with a much younger woman, Shannon sets out to take revenge …

Crystal has stepped into Shannon’s old shoes. A young, innocent Texan girl, she simply has no idea what she’s up against …

Olivia has waited years to take Shannon’s crown as the unofficial queen of Buckhead. Finally, her moment has come. But to take her rightful place, she will need to use every backstabbing, manipulative, underhand trick in the book …

Jenny owns Glow, the most exclusive salon in town. Jenny knows all her clients’ secrets and darkest desires. But will she ever tell?

Who amongst these women will be clever enough to survive Buckhead—and who will wind up dead? They say that friendships can be complex, but no one said it could ever be this deadly.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798200706846
Publisher:	Blackstone Publishing
Publication date:	04/26/2022
Pages:	318
Sales rank:	31,858
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Jeneva Rose is the bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage, which has been published in nearly a dozen languages and optioned for film. Originally from Wisconsin, she currently lives in Chicago with her husband and stubborn English bulldog. One of Us Is Dead is her third novel.

Editorial Reviews

2022-01-14
A salon owner who serves the upper-crust women of Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood recalls the events that led up to the death of one of them.

Once Congressman Bryce Madison has divorced Shannon Madison, who still insists on using his last name, and marries trophy wife Crystal, the first order of business for Olivia Petrov, the monstrous vice chairwoman of the Buckhead Women’s Foundation, is to get Shannon voted out as the organization’s chairwoman—a decision she announces to Shannon in the middle of a gala Shannon organized. Olivia’s second order of business is to get Shannon nixed as a client by Jenny at the Glow Beauty Bar and unfriended by upscale realtor Karen Richardson, whose husband, plastic surgeon Mark Richardson, Olivia has called on repeatedly for services both professional and unprofessional. But Shannon’s not about to go gently into that good night; Karen is busy falling for Keisha, Jenny’s friend and employee; and Crystal, who’s hiding secrets of her own, may not be the ideal new member of the frenemies group Olivia has gathered around her. As she’s questioned by Detective Frank Sanford, Jenny is joined by four other narrators—Olivia, Karen, Shannon, and Crystal—who take turns dishing on each other and heartlessly detailing all the offensive and defensive moves each of them made. As Rose sends her juiced-up take on Clare Boothe Luce’s classic play The Women hurtling toward a conclusion whose only clearly preordained feature is that one of them will end up killing one of the others, suspense focuses mainly on why only one of these eminently deserving ladies ends up dead.

Sublimely bitchy. What else is there to know?

Kirkus Reviews

With One of Us Is Dead, Jeneva Rose has delivered the most binge-worthy thriller of the year. Mean Girls meets Desperate Housewives in this twisty, scorching, and propulsive read, and I couldn’t get enough of the gossipy, scandalous, and backstabbing socialites of Buckhead. Grab this book, mix a strong mimosa, and prepare to become obsessed!”

author of The Hunting Wives May Cobb

Rose’s writing is pitch perfect when it comes to both keeping readers gripped and making them want to tear Olivia’s (beautifully done) hair out. If you enjoyed Clueless and other mean girls movies and books, this is for you.”

First Clue

Big Little Lies meets Real Housewives in this scandalous mystery by Jeneva Rose. One of Us Is Dead takes an insightful look at wealth and power when a group of socialites gather at an exclusive salon and one of them winds up dead. A wicked, clever, and highly entertaining read!”

bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten Wendy Walker

Jeneva Rose has written an irresistible thriller, packed with treachery and deceit. Filled with characters you love and love to hate, this fast-paced book needs to be on your 2022 list!”

internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wi Samantha Downing

Jeneva weaves a dark, riveting thriller that will keep you engaged in the rich cast of characters, and a perfect surprise ending!”

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones

A deftly crafted blend of women’s friendships, rivalries, ambitions, and suspense, One of Us is Dead is a riveting and entertaining read from first page to last.”

Midwest Book Review

With a swift pace and all the elements of a perfect thriller—scandal, drama, and of course, mimosas—One of Us Is Dead is a ‘one more chapter’ read that will keep you up all night. Don’t get too comfortable in your whodunnit, because just like everything Jeneva Rose touches, this will upend you in a shocking way you never saw coming. My jaw is still on the floor.”

internationally bestselling author of Finding Tess Jaime Lynn Hendricks

A twisty, gossipy romp of a thriller about the ugly side of the beautiful people, with an ending that will drop your jaw. Prepare to be wildly entertained.”

internationally bestselling author of It’s A Michele Campbell

This book is full of juicy secrets, designer clothing, and catty quips. I loved every second of it. It was like watching a combination of The Real Housewives and Big Little Lies. And even better, I never saw the ending coming! This is one of my favorite recent reads.”

Vogue for Breakfast

Secrets, backstabbing, deceit and revenge rule the day in a group of wealthy Buckhead social climbers…until one of them turns up murdered. Scandalous and explosive, One of Us Is Dead is a devilishly fun romp.”

internationally bestselling author of My Darling H Kimberly Belle

Jeneva Rose’s new book One of Us Is Dead is another book you must read if you love fast-paced murder mysteries! This was a super fun, super quick read. The author is a fantastic storyteller, I will read anything she writes.”

All the Good Books

Real Housewives of Atlanta meets Big Little Lies…If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you should read this book.”

San Francisco Book Review

One of Us Is Dead is a binge-worthy escape into the privileged and pampered elite of Buckhead. Secrets, betrayals, and scandal rock a small community and you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough to reach the explosive conclusion.”

internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs Liv Constantine

I tore through the pages of this lusciously addictive, fast-paced, incredibly fun suspense…One of Us Is Dead is the perfect binge book. Jeneva Rose is the queen of delectable thrillers!”

USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Wo Samantha M. Bailey

Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies, all wrapped up in Buckhead privilege and opulence—what’s not to love? One of Us Is Dead is wicked, twisty, thrilling fun from the first page to last.”

New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl Gho Lisa Unger

Big Little Lies meets Real Housewives in this juicy thriller from Jeneva Rose. With its vicious drama, characters you’ll love to hate, and witty commentary on wealth and power, One of Us Is Dead is a wickedly fun read from beginning to end.”

author of The Family Plot Megan Collins

One of Us Is Dead is pure entertainment loaded with punchy, observant one-liners. Jeneva Rose has a rare talent for writing thrillers that deliver laughs as big as her twists. It’s Big Little Lies meets Bravo. No one is innocent in this ticking time bomb of a book that ends early for someone … but who?”

Edgar Award–nominated author of The Damage Caitlin Wahrer