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Rumoured

She's a pop star. She's an icon. But is she a murderer?
By Kristina Mancaruso and Kelly Mancaruso
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Packed with unpredictable twists... a deliciously fun puzzle to solve. MEGAN COLLINS, author of CROSS MY HEART Your next obsession. SIAN GILBERT, author of SHE STARTED IT Incredibly fun and addictive... as bingeable as the juiciest celebrity gossip. ASHLEY WINSTEAD, author of This Book Will Bury... Read More
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A journalist dealing with the death of her sister is tasked with the biggest story of her career when a world-famous popstar is arrested for murder.

A journalist dealing with the death of her sister is tasked with the biggest story of her career when a world-famous popstar is arrested for murder.

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Packed with unpredictable twists... a deliciously fun puzzle to solve. MEGAN COLLINS, author of CROSS MY HEART

Your next obsession. SIAN GILBERT, author of SHE STARTED IT

Incredibly fun and addictive... as bingeable as the juiciest celebrity gossip. ASHLEY WINSTEAD, author of This Book Will Bury Me

Harlow Hayes: the pop star.
I’m a global sensation adored by millions, and my star only seems to keep rising.

The icon.
My fans say I speak directly to them through my music, that I know who they are. How else could I write such visceral, personal lyrics? They love me, and I love them right back.

The murderer.
Then, at the height of my fame, I was arrested on suspicion of murder.

The world thinks they know who I am.

But they have no idea.

*

Told from the perspective of Naomi Barnes, an investigative journalist with a personal interest in the case, this exhilarating thriller is perfect for fans of Ellery Lloyd and Lucy Clarke.

A rollercoaster ride... All the glamour of superstardom yet twisty and dark. My head is still spinning! RACHEL WOLF, author of SUN TRAP and FIVE NIGHTS

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035912346

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Sisters Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso have been crafting stories together since they were children in upstate New York. Now, they collaborate on opposite sides of the Atlantic. An HR program manager for a Manhattan-based firm, Kristina has a bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University, where she was named Valedictorian by the College of Business. She still resides in New York with her husband, daughter, and two German Shepherds. A senior creative copywriter for a software company, former PR manager Kelly now lives in Nottingham, England, with her firefighter husband and beloved dog. She has a Bachelor’s degree from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master’s degree from the University of Nottingham. Rumoured is their debut novel.

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    Is Harlow Hayes an innocent popstar or a heartless murderer?It's time to find out... I’m a global sensation adored by millions, and my star only seems to keep rising. My fans say I speak directly to them through my music, that I know who they are. How else could I write such visceral, personal lyrics? They love me, and I...
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    Is Harlow Hayes an innocent popstar or a heartless murderer?It's time to find out... I’m a global sensation adored by millions, and my star only seems to keep rising. My fans say I speak directly to them through my music, that I know who they are. How else could I write such visceral, personal lyrics? They love me, and I...
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