Andi Arndt

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  Andi Arndt is a professional voice actor, the winner of a 2017 Audie Award for Best Romance, and winner of two Earphones Awards.

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  “A searing psychological portrait of an old friendship, tested to the limits, overwhelms the readers with truths we have all encountered. How far would you go for your best friend? An unputdownable novel, the characters are vivid, relatable, and the situation all too believable. This is a writer who can conjure up the tiny details, real and imaginary, of a childhood friendship renewed. With a plot that twists and turns yet is totally convincing, it enthralls to the very last line. A friend in need. A friend indeed. What an apt title.” —A. D. Scott, author of the 5-star Kirkus-reviewed Highland Gazette series

  “Everything I want in a thriller. Sexy, shocking, and tense with an ending I never saw coming. Jeneva Rose is the queen of twists.” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author

  “Reading this story collection is like stepping in front of a fun house mirror. At first, you see yourself, your world, and the characters as ordinary. But with one side step, your body slowly distorts into something unexpected, wicked, even silly. But vibrating underneath, somehow, Julianna Baggott’s words ground us with the familiar truths that allow us to see the ordinary as something truly extraordinary.” —Jessica Biel, actress and producer

  “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.” —Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish 

  “A remarkable collection of interviews with some of the most important writers working in the world today. I loved this book.” —Don Winslow, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Force and The Cartel

  “In her sensational new novel, A Friend Indeed, Elka Ray delivers a darkly atmospheric tale of lifelong friends—Dana and Jo—whose trust in each other gets tested when Dana’s husband turns up dead. A nifty nod to noir played out between two women, Ray keeps the writing acid-sharp. Dana and Jo may be grown-ups with children of their own, but their deceptions hearken back to those of the teenagers they once were. Ray—in a masterful tick, tick, tick like a metronome—exposes the secrets each woman keeps from the other. As the characters’ mutual suspicions ratchet up, they each begin to unravel. Or so it seems. A Friend Indeed—like its writer—is devilishly smart with twists that are more delicious to unwrap than a box of chocolates.” —Deborah Goodrich Royce, nationally bestselling author of Reef Road

  “A page-turner from start to finish with a whiplash of a twist ending, Rose has cemented her place as a must-read author for fans of domestic thrillers. Sexy, sizzling, and suspenseful.” —Jennifer Hillier, USA Today bestselling author of Things We Do in the Dark and Little Secrets

  “Casually fantastical, beautifully surreal, and packing an unexpected emotional punch, the stories in I’d Really Prefer Not to Be Here with You are clever and subversive and proof that, in the right hands, big ideas can come in small, perfect packages.” —Jonathan Tropper, New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where I Leave You

  “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.” —Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of My Darling Husband

  “[A] fresh compendium…Particularly revelatory are the authors’ anecdotes about their previous jobs—as reporters, psychiatrists, veterinarians, and lawyers—and the range of perspectives makes for a breezy introduction to the writing game. Thriller writers—and fans curious about the process—are in for a treat.” —Publishers Weekly

  “‘Is real friendship possible when your power’s so unequal?’ That’s the question at the heart of this propulsive novel, which explores just how far you’ll go for an old friend. Despite their differences, struggling single mom Jo Dykstra and sophisticated socialite Dana McFarlane have remained best friends for decades. But when Dana asks for Jo’s help doing the unthinkable, the lines between friendship and manipulation become blurred—on both sides. A tale of deception and betrayal, this novel will leave you breathless until the last page.” —Liz Alterman, author of The Perfect Neighborhood

  “Jeneva Rose’s latest is a cat-and-mouse thriller, rustic Airbnb style. Throw in sexy romantic tension between narrators Grace and Calvin, and you have an unputdownable story where the suspense accelerates with every page turned. The twist at the end is brilliantly unexpected. This story will make you think twice about your next vacation rental, and about being a host. Sexy, shocking suspense.”  —Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author

  “A moving fantastical collection…stacked with feats of imagination.” —Publishers Weekly

  “Sublimely bitchy.” —Kirkus Reviews

  “Just look at this lineup: Lee Child, Patricia Cornwell, David Mamet, Meg Gardiner, Scott Turow, Kathy Reichs, James Rollins—and that’s only a small fraction of them…A nice companion piece to the slew of more traditional how-to-be-a-writer books on the market.” —Booklist

  “Readers who raced through books by Liane Moriarty, Celeste Ng, and Eleanor Barker-White will appreciate Ray’s compelling, well-paced, and plot-driven mystery. With twists and turns until the final pages, A Friend Indeed dives into the complexity of female friendships, shifting loyalties, and the allure of the unknown.” —Booklist

  “A dark, suspenseful psychological thriller with a great premise and masterful use of twists. Rarely have I read a book where I have switched allegiance with characters so frequently and still got my prediction wrong. It’s a pitch-perfect sinister read and begging for a sequel.” —John Marrs, USA Today bestselling author of The One

  “This book is a treasure chest filled with wild and wondrous tales. A gorgeous and brilliant collection!” —Alexander Weinstein, author of Children of the New World

  “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.” —Michele Campbell, internationally bestselling author of It’s Always the Husband

  “A brilliant book…Mark Rubinstein has fashioned a book that offers the final word on all things related to the craft of telling tales that are impossible to put down…Rubinstein has penned one of the best author-centric studies of writers and writing ever created, and one of the few ever attempted for popular fiction. This book is destined to stand the test of time, with great storytelling in its own right that for this thriller writer was impossible to put down.” —Jon Land, Providence Journal

  “A treat for lovers of shocking stories about betrayal and the sacrifices we make for love.” —Claire Polders, author of A Whale in Paris, Infallible, and The Disappearance of Eva Zomers

  “[An] intriguing thriller…A sinister undercurrent runs throughout, and while the reader is privy to each narrator’s thoughts, there are a few land mines buried along the way to the surprise ending. Rose should win new fans with this one.” —Publishers Weekly

  “Less laugh-out-loud fun but just as snackable are the short stories in Julianna Baggott’s I’d Really Prefer Not to Be Here With You. They reward more than one reading.” —New Scientist

  “The story of a close-knit group of wealthy Buckhead women whose lives are connected in a web of secrets and lies, One of Us Is Dead is a compulsive, stay-up-all-night read. Where everyone is both suspect and victim and the twists keep coming, this is one of those books that is impossible to put down until the final page is turned. Author of The Perfect Marriage, Jeneva Rose has written another gripping thriller you won’t want to miss.” —Danielle Girard, USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Far Gone 

  “Engaging and honest interviews populate the book…Rubinstein’s who’s who of thriller and suspense authors is astonishing and the interviews are sober and sound, as if rubbing elbows with the world’s elite storytellers is an everyday occurrence…Part advice, part tell-all, Rubinstein’s collection encases a treasury of truths from writers whose stories we’ve enjoyed for years. Thrilling indeed.” —Mountain Times

  “The twists come fast and furious…A Friend Indeed was a lot of fun, and I look forward to reading more of Elka Ray’s books.” —Books, Bones & Buffy

  “Suspense at its finest: original, emotional, and a twist for the ages. Jeneva Rose is a force to be reckoned with, and You Shouldn’t Have Come Here is her best yet.” —Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift

  “Julianna Baggott has written a timely and compelling collection of short stories covering a variety of speculative fiction themes, many of which are reminiscent of episodes of the dystopian science-fiction show Black Mirror. A bevy of talented narrators deliver the stories…The laudable narrators, with their varied performances, keep the listener engrossed in highly original and thought-provoking stories.” —AudioFile

  “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!” —Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and For Your Own Good

  “The Storytellers is a gift to aspiring writers of mysteries and thrillers, readers and fans, and academics alike. An instant classic.” —New York Journal of Books

  “What begins as sizzling chemistry between a guest and her host at an Airbnb on a remote Wyoming ranch turns into an undertone of menace. The tension mounts as the shiver of dread on each page becomes a shudder because the guest cannot leave. I tore through You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, a tantalizing suspense in which everyone’s secrets lead to danger, death, and an ending that will blow your mind. A hypnotizing read!” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her

  “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!” —May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives

  “The Storytellers is the most interesting and engaging work of nonfiction I have read in ages, literally filled with golden nuggets of history, background influences and revelations on every page. I envy the reader who goes on this great adventure and inhales the book as I did.”" —BookReporter

  “Queen of domestic suspense, Jeneva Rose, has done it again. You Shouldn’t Have Come Here is a sexy, twisty thriller from the first page to the last. Nothing is exactly how it seems, no one is telling the whole truth, and you’ll be racing through the pages to see how Rose weaves together her newest impossible-to-put-down thriller. I devoured it in a single sitting!” —Danielle Girard, USA Today bestselling author of Far Gone

  “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?” —Caitlin Wahrer, Edgar Award–nominated author of The Damage

  “Andrew Eiden and Andi Arndt portray the two main characters in this romantic suspense, which will keep listeners guessing…A handful of minor characters are well portrayed…The narration duo stays consistent, painting a vivid picture of who we think the characters are.” —AudioFile

  “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.” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, internationally bestselling author of Finding Tessa

  “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

  “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

  “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

  “Jeneva weaves a dark, riveting thriller that will keep you engaged in the rich cast of characters, and a perfect surprise ending!” —Lisa Renee Jones, New York Times bestselling author

  “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.” —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl Ghosted

  “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.” —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot

  “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!” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her

  “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!” —Wendy Walker, bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten

  “Real Housewives of Atlanta meets Big Little Lies…If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you should read this book.” —San Francisco Book Review

  “Glamor, backstabbing, revenge, deceit, murder, social-climbing, husband-stealing, and mimosa-fueled scandal. It’s all here. One of Us Is Dead is more fun than you can shake an Hermès Birkin bag at.” —Amazon Book Review

  “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

  “A twisty journey that is sure to entertain.” —Amazon Adviser

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  • A Friend Indeed

  • By Elka Ray

    Read by Hillary Huber and Andi Arndt

  • Release Date: 5/14/24

  • Formats: Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback

  Twisty and ingenious, A Friend Indeed is an engrossing psychological thriller perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Ruth Ware.

  When single mom Jo Dykstra was at her lowest—jobless and penniless—her childhood friend Dana McFarlane helped her out big-time by securing her a teaching job and thus an opportunity for a new life in the affluent Pacific Northwest town of Glebes Bay. So, when Jo gets a frantic late-night call from Dana, sobbing and desperate for help, it feels like a chance to help her friend in return.

  The last thing Jo expects to see when she arrives at Dana’s oceanfront mansion? Her friend’s handsome and wealthy husband, Stan, dead, sprawled face down on the floor. Dana admits to killing her husband following years of secret abuse and begs Jo not to call the police. For nearly two decades, Dana’s marriage and family had looked picture perfect. Who’d ever believe that pillar-of-the-community Stan was a monster? Determined to cover up her husband’s killing and shield her kids from scandal, Dana convinces Jo to help her dispose of the body.

  But the cover-up starts to crumble when a blackmailer threatens to expose their crime. Hounded by gossipy neighbors, ill-fated lovers, and zealous cops, truth and lies are laid bare between Jo and Dana, putting their families in danger and threatening to shatter a thirty-year friendship. Shocking and fast-paced, A Friend Indeed is a riveting tale about the power of friendship and the deadly weight of lies.

  • A Friend Indeed

  • By Elka Ray

    Read by Hillary Huber and Andi Arndt

  • Release Date: 5/14/24

  • Formats: Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback

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  • You Shouldn’t Have Come Here

  • By Jeneva Rose

    Read by Andi Arndt and Andrew Eiden

  • Release Date: 4/25/23

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Signed Hardcover, Trade Paperback

  AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

  “Everything I want in a thriller. Sexy, shocking, and tense with an ending I never saw coming. Jeneva Rose is the queen of twists.”—Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author

  The highly anticipated new thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage and One of Us Is Dead

  You’ve opened up your house and your heart to a total stranger … What could possibly go wrong?

  Grace Evans, an overworked New Yorker looking for a total escape from her busy life, books an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. When she arrives at the idyllic getaway, she’s pleased to find that the owner is a handsome man by the name of Calvin Wells—and he’s eager to introduce her to his easygoing way of life. But there are things Grace discovers that she’s not too pleased about: A lack of cell phone service. A missing woman. And a feeling that something isn’t right with the ranch.

  Despite her uneasiness, the two bond and start to fall for one another. However, as her departure date nears, things change for the worse. What began as a playful romance soon turns into a complicated web of lies. Grace grows wary of Calvin as his infatuation for her seems to have morphed to obsession. Calvin fears that Grace is hiding something from him—including her reason for staying at his ranch to begin with. Vacation flings typically end in heartbreak, but for Grace and Calvin, it’ll be far more destructive.

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  • You Shouldn’t Have Come Here

  • By Jeneva Rose

    Read by Andi Arndt and Andrew Eiden

  • Release Date: 4/25/23

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Signed Hardcover, Trade Paperback

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  • I’d Really Prefer Not to Be Here with You, and Other Stories

  • By Julianna Baggott

    Read by Andi Arndt, Erin Bennett, Emily Lawrence, Tavia Gilbert, Kimberly M. Wetherell, January LaVoy, Em Grosland, Natasha Soudek, Lisa Flanagan, Sarah Beth Pfeifer, Rachel Jacobs, Kelli Tager, Xe Sands, Emily Woo Zeller, and Cassandra Campbell

  • Release Date: 3/28/23

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback, Signed Hardcover

  Bestselling author Julianna Baggott delivers her mind-bending debut short-story collection, featuring an array of genres populated by deeply human characters, and with film rights to the stories already having been sold to Netflix, Paramount, Amblin, Lionsgate, and others!

  In the title story, set five minutes in the future where you not only have a credit score but also a dating score, a woman who’s been banished from all dating apps attends a weekly help group with others who have been “banned for life,” and finds herself falling in love. In “Backwards,” a twist on Benjamin Button, a woman reconnects with her estranged father as he de-ages ten years each day they spend together. In “Welcome to Oxhead,” all the parents in a gated community “shut off” when the power goes out. In “Portals,” a small town deals with hope and loss when dozens of portals suddenly open. In “How They Got In,” a grieving family starts to see a murdered girl in all of their old home videos.

  This fantastical collection from a unique voice contains a myriad of stories of the weird and wonderful. Julianna Baggott is a talented and clever guide, and I’d Really Prefer Not to Be Here with You will take the reader on a journey unlike anything they’ve experienced.

  • I’d Really Prefer Not to Be Here with You, and Other Stories

  • By Julianna Baggott

    Read by Andi Arndt, Erin Bennett, Emily Lawrence, Tavia Gilbert, Kimberly M. Wetherell, January LaVoy, Em Grosland, Natasha Soudek, Lisa Flanagan, Sarah Beth Pfeifer, Rachel Jacobs, Kelli Tager, Xe Sands, Emily Woo Zeller, and Cassandra Campbell

  • Release Date: 3/28/23

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Print ARC, Trade Paperback, Signed Hardcover

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  • One of Us Is Dead

  • By Jeneva Rose

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 4/26/22

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Paperback, Signed Hardcover, Trade Print ARC

  “Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies…what’s not to love?” — Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl Ghosted

  The Real Housewives meets murder in this deliciously savage and wildly entertaining thriller from Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage, You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, and Home Is Where the Bodies Are.

  Buckhead isn’t a place you live, it’s a place you survive. And that applies even to the wealthy housewives that have it all. Fancy cars, designer clothes, and daily salon appointments aren’t nearly enough to keep them fulfilled and happy. Because in this town, privilege and opulence go hand in hand with betrayal and revenge.

  Jenny, the owner of Glow, an exclusive membership-only beauty salon, knows that better than anyone, because she knows everything about these housewives—down to each individual strand of hair. Despite the toxicity, Jenny keeps her focus on running her business, and keeping the peace. However, peace proves to be impossible when one of her clients is murdered. Now, it’s up to Jenny and her knowledge of neighborhood secrets and gossip to help the police solve the case. It won’t be easy though, because while Buckhead may be all about appearances, nothing is as it seems.

  Never have mean girls been meaner, nor murder been so much fun than in this “sublimely bitchy” (Kirkus Reviews) and scandalous suspense novel from Jeneva Rose, the “queen of twists” (Colleen Hoover).

  • One of Us Is Dead

  • By Jeneva Rose

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 4/26/22

  • Formats: Hardcover, Large Print Hardcover, Trade Paperback, Signed Hardcover, Trade Print ARC

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  • The Storytellers

  • Edited by Mark Rubinstein

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 7/20/21

  • Formats: Trade Paperback, Trade Print ARC

  Have you ever read a suspense novel so good you had to stop and think to yourself, “How did the author come up with this idea? Their characters? Is some of this story real?” For over five years, Mark Rubinstein, physician, psychiatrist, and mystery and thriller writer, had the chance to ask the most well-known authors in the field just these kinds of questions in interviews for the Huffington Post.

  Collected here are interviews with forty-seven accomplished authors, including Michael Connelly, Ken Follett, Meg Gardiner, Dennis Lehane, Laura Lippman, and Don Winslow. These are their personal stories in their own words, much of the material never before published. How do these writers’ life experiences color their art? Find out their thoughts, their inspirations, their candid opinions. Learn more about your favorite authors, how they work and who they truly are.

  • The Storytellers

  • Edited by Mark Rubinstein

    Read by various narrators

  • Release Date: 7/20/21

  • Formats: Trade Paperback, Trade Print ARC

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