{"product_id":"the-rivals-by-jane-pek-9780857309228","title":"The Rivals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaudia Lin, a mystery novel superfan and, until recently, a clichéd underemployed English major, has scored her dream job: co-running Veracity, a dating detective agency for chronically online New Yorkers who want to know if their prospective partners are telling the truth. Unfortunately, along the way, she and her colleagues—tech savant Squirrel and the elegant and intimidating Becks—have uncovered a far-reaching AI conspiracy. The corporate matchmakers may even be resorting to murder to protect their secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of a client's sudden death, Claudia convinces his ex, an industry insider, to turn on his employer and feed the verifiers information about what the powerful dating platforms are really up to. But even as Claudia starts to get a feel for this new genre—just call her Lin, Claudia Lin—she's distracted by the possibility of romance with both Becks and a very charming target. She also fears that her beloved older brother is unwittingly being drawn into the matchmakers' deadly web. As Becks reminds Claudia, spy tropes dictate that someone you trust will betray you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Verifiers\u003c\/i\u003e, Pek again brilliantly combines a corporate espionage thriller with the messy drama of Lin's family life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e (10 Best Mystery Novels of 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe sweetly sardonic amateur sleuth Claudia Lin, who first appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Verifiers\u003c\/i\u003e, returns to solve another mystery when a client of her online-dating detective agency dies in a suspicious accident.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA clever, clear-eyed take on the modern spy novel, full of wisdom and sly humour. I'd follow Claudia Lin anywhere.\u003c\/b\u003e Grace D Li, author of \u003ci\u003ePortrait of a Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Pek's writing is really fun and will keep you hooked.\u003c\/b\u003e Emily Henry, author of \u003ci\u003eFunny Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaudia Lin serves as the perfect guide to this captivating mystery.\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Wilson, author of \u003ci\u003eNow Is Not the Time to Panic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072810434796,"sku":"9780857309228","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6017813482493.jpg?v=1765131759","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-rivals-by-jane-pek-9780857309228","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}