A sinister, sophisticated debut thriller by âa remarkable new voice to watchâ (J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author), Man of the Year has been lauded by Shelf Awareness as âan impressive slow burn that builds suspense and cracks the whip at the endâŚredolent with menace and ego.â
Dr. Robert Hart, Sag Harborâs just-named Man of the Year, is the envy of his friends and neighbors. His medical practice is thriving. He has a beautiful old house and a beautiful new wife and a beautiful boat docked in the village marina. Even his wayward son, Jonah, is back on track, doing well at school and finally worthy of his fatherâs attentions. So when Jonahâs troubled college roommate needs a place to stay for the summer, Hart and his wife generously offer him their guesthouse. A win-win: Jonah will have someone to hang with, and his father can bask in the warm glow of his own generosity.
But when Robert suspects his new houseguest of getting a little too close to his wife, the good doctorâs veneer begins to crack, and all the little lies he tells start to mount. Before long, Robert is embroiled in a desperate downward spiral, threatening to destroy anyone who stands in his way. Itâs only the women in his lifeâhis devoted office manager, his friends and neighbors, his wifeâwho can reveal the truthâŚif heâs willing to look.
Biting and timely, Man of the Year races along at an electric pace, building to a wicked twist you wonât see coming.