A sinister, sophisticated debut thriller by āa remarkable new voice to watchā (J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author), Man of the Year has been lauded by Shelf Awareness as āan impressive slow burn that builds suspense and cracks the whip at the endā¦redolent with menace and ego.ā
Dr. Robert Hart, Sag Harborās 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 fatherās attentions. So when Jonahās 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 doctorās 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. Itās only the women in his lifeāhis devoted office manager, his friends and neighbors, his wifeāwho can reveal the truthā¦if heās willing to look.
Biting and timely, Man of the Year races along at an electric pace, building to a wicked twist you wonāt see coming.