{"product_id":"the-rivals-isbn-9780593470152","title":"The Rivals","description":"\u003cb\u003eONE OF THE WASHINGTON POST'S 10 BEST MYSTERY NOVELS OF 2024 • A witty and thought-provoking mystery that reimagines the spy story to explore the nature of relationships in a digital age: the follow-up to Jane Pek’s “thoroughly modern twist on classic detective fiction,” \u003ci\u003eThe Verifiers\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jane Pek’s writing is really fun and will keep you hooked.” —Emily Henry, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClaudia Lin—mystery novel superfan and, until recently, 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. And the corporate matchmakers may be resorting to murder to protect their secrets.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In 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. And as Becks reminds Claudia: spy tropes dictate that someone you trust will betray you.\u003cb\u003eA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK: \u003ci\u003eHARPER'S BAZAAR \u003c\/i\u003e• \u003ci\u003ePASTE\u003c\/i\u003e • CRIMEREADS • \u003ci\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY \u003c\/i\u003e• ZIBBY OWENS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “In 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.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, “The 10 Best Mystery Novels of 2024”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“The sweetly sardonic amateur sleuth Claudia Lin, who first appeared in The Verifiers, returns to solve another mystery when a client of her online-dating detective agency dies in a suspicious accident.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Jane Pek’s writing is really fun and will keep you hooked.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Emily Henry, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A clever, clear-eyed take on the modern spy novel, full of wisdom and  sly humor. I’d follow Claudia Lin anywhere.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Grace D. Li, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePortrait of a Thief\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Claudia Lin serves as the perfect guide to this captivating mystery.”\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eKevin Wilson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNow Is Not the Time to Panic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A testament to Pek’s  skill in building a story arc, at once aware of its  tropes and seamlessly threading them into a tightly woven plot that  grows ever more complex from start to cliffhanger finish. Within this,  Pek nestles timely and increasingly relevant questions about the role of  technology in our everyday lives. . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Rivals\u003c\/i\u003e is the best kind of second-in-a-series: the kind guaranteed to leave readers eager for more.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Kerry McHugh, \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Excellent. . . . Pek has glorious fun with a cornucopia of references to both classic mystery tropes and espionage thrillers. . . . Tangling with intriguing techies while juggling challenging family dynamics and her growing attractions to both Amalia and Becks, Claudia has her hands—and her heart—beyond full.”\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Anyone who appreciates a witty contemporary whodunit with a tech-y twist will enjoy the entertaining, thought-provoking goings-on in \u003ci\u003eThe Rivals\u003c\/i\u003e as it explores the insidiousness of technology, the dark side of dating algorithms and the often amusingly complicated life of a dedicated amateur sleuth.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e—Linda M. Castellitto, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“The investigators of a ‘dating detective agency’. . . stumbl[e] onto an oh so au courant A.I. conspiracy.”\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Giltz, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The 20 Best New Book Releases”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Jane Pek brings the classic hard-boiled detective story into the modern age with this twisty tale of AI deception. Claudia Lin is a book lover’s dream investigator, with a sharp wit and infinite literary references. I can’t wait to see what tech mystery she unravels next.”\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e —Susie Dumond, author of\u003ci\u003e Looking for a Sign \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Queerly Beloved\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Cunning. . . . Emotionally complex characters and Claudia’s snarky yet achingly candid  voice earn readers’ investment. Lisa Lutz and Rosalie Knecht fans should  take note.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will enjoy the banter, multifaceted characters, and interesting storyline.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kimberly McGee, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“For fans of unique detective agencies, character-driven murder mysteries, and family drama!”\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e—Jamie Canaves, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookRiot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJANE PEK was born and grew up in Singapore. 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