Mad: Seven Days To Steal Her Sister's Life (Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know Trilogy)

Esposito, Chloé

Michael Joseph, Ltd.

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

In this compulsively readable debut, set between London and Sicily over one blood-drenched week in the dead of summer, an identical twin reveals the crazy lies and twists she'll go through to not only steal her sister's perfect life, but to keep on living it. Alvie Knightly is a trainwreck: aimless, haphazard, and pretty much constantly drunk. Alvie's existence is made even more futile in contrast to that of her identical and perfect twin sister, Beth. Alvie lives on social media, eats kebabs for breakfast, and gets stopped at security when the sex toy in her carry-on starts buzzing. Beth is married to a hot, rich Italian, dotes on her beautiful baby boy, and has always been their mother's favorite. The twins' days of having anything in common besides their looks are long gone. When Beth sends Alvie a first-class plane ticket to visit her in Italy, Alvie is reluctant to go. But when she gets fired from the job she hates and her flatmates kick her out on the streets, a luxury villa in glitzy Taormina suddenly sounds more appealing. Beth asks Alvie to swap places with her for just a few hours so she can go out unnoticed by her husband. Alvie jumps at the chance to take over her sister's life--if only temporarily. But when the night ends with Beth dead at the bottom of the pool, Alvie realizes that this is her chance to change her life. Alvie quickly discovers that living Beth's life is harder than she thought. What was her sister hiding from her husband? And why did Beth invite her to Italy at all? As Alvie digs deeper, she uncovers Mafia connections, secret lovers, attractive hitmen, and one extremely corrupt priest, all of whom are starting to catch on to her charade. Now Alvie has to rely on all the skills that made her unemployable--a turned-to-11 sex drive, a love of guns, lying to her mother--if she wants to keep her million-dollar prize. She is uncensored, unhinged, and unforgettable.

Mad: A Novel (Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know Trilogy)

Dramas & Plays

Dutton

"Alvina is a character that readers won't soon forget--funny, fierce, and fabulous."--Booklist (starred review) Stealing her sister's life was only the beginning. Alvie Knightly flees Sicily for a suite at the Ritz after her not-so-playful sibling rivalry ends in murder. Beautiful, spoiled Beth may be out of the way, but Alvie's discovering what happens when you steal your twin's identity. Especially now Beth's body has been found. The police aren't the only ones Alvie has to worry about. Her hot new boyfriend has vanished, along with every penny of their stolen riches. But Alvie has never shied away from a challenge. She pursues the traitor to Rome in a life-or-death game of cat and mouse. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned - but can Alvie get revenge before her own crimes catch up with her?

Bad: A Novel (Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know Trilogy)

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Seven days of sin. Seven days of secrets. Seven days to steal her sister's life. Beth has always been the golden girl, leaving her identical twin, Alvie, in her shadow. She has everything Alvie ever wanted - the money, the hot husband, the cute baby, the fast car. So when she invites Alvie for seven sun-drenched days at her luxury villa in Sicily, Alvie accepts. Just because Alvie can't stand Beth doesn't mean she can't enjoy a slice of her decadent lifestyle. But her usually goody-two-shoes twin has a hidden agenda. And when the sisters swap identities for a day, it ends badly for Beth. Very badly. It's Alvie's chance to steal the life that she deserves . . . If she can get away with it. 'The must-have beach read' Telegraph 'Sizzlingly glamorous' Guardian 'A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder' Stylist ________________ Can't get enough of Alvie? Why not read her next book, Bad?

Contemporary

Penguin Books, Ltd.

Bad: 'Perfect for the beach. The most fun you'll have with a book this summer'

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

Penguin

The sharp, smart and outrageously funny finale in the Alvie Knightly trilogy\n'Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly' HEAT\nOnce, serial killer Alvie Knightly was living the dream.\nUnlimited cash. 
An Italian getaway. 
A hot new boyfriend . . .\nHow the mighty fall.\nOne year - and one very unfortunate incident - later, Alvie is homeless, surviving on meal deals, and counting her dwindling pennies.\nIt's time for one last hit, and if anyone can pull it off - in six-inch heels - it's Alvie.\nBut if she's to succeed in her mission to avenge her ex, win back her money and secure her future, she'll have to face her most terrifying enemy yet . . .\nHer past.\nReaders are LOVING Dangerous to Know:\n'Every bone in my body is shaking. A masterful thriller' 5***** Reader Review\n'Fizzing and fast, the story is crazy, I love this series!' 5***** Reader Review\n'Deliciously unputdownable . . . a must-read book' 5***** Reader Review\n'It had me thrilled and enthralled' 5***** Reader Review

Dangerous to Know: A new, dark and shockingly funny thriller that you won’t be able to put down

In this compulsively readable debut, set between London and Sicily over one blood-drenched week in the dead of summer, an identical twin reveals the crazy lies and twists she'll go through to not only steal her sister's perfect life, but to keep on living it. Alvie Knightly is a trainwreck: aimless, haphazard, and pretty much constantly drunk. Alvie's existence is made even more futile in contrast to that of her identical and perfect twin sister, Beth. Alvie lives on social media, eats kebabs for breakfast, and gets stopped at security when the sex toy in her carry-on starts buzzing. Beth is married to a hot, rich Italian, dotes on her beautiful baby boy, and has always been their mother's favorite. The twins' days of having anything in common besides their looks are long gone. When Beth sends Alvie a first-class plane ticket to visit her in Italy, Alvie is reluctant to go. But when she gets fired from the job she hates and her flatmates kick her out on the streets, a luxury villa in glitzy Taormina suddenly sounds more appealing. Beth asks Alvie to swap places with her for just a few hours so she can go out unnoticed by her husband. Alvie jumps at the chance to take over her sister's life--if only temporarily. But when the night ends with Beth dead at the bottom of the pool, Alvie realizes that this is her chance to change her life. Alvie quickly discovers that living Beth's life is harder than she thought. What was her sister hiding from her husband? And why did Beth invite her to Italy at all? As Alvie digs deeper, she uncovers Mafia connections, secret lovers, attractive hitmen, and one extremely corrupt priest, all of whom are starting to catch on to her charade. Now Alvie has to rely on all the skills that made her unemployable--a turned-to-11 sex drive, a love of guns, lying to her mother--if she wants to keep her million-dollar prize. She is uncensored, unhinged, and unforgettable.

Mad (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know Trilogy)

Women's Fiction

Thorndike Press Large Print

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

FLEUVE EDITIONS

La fin de la trilogie phénomène aux 100 000 lecteurs conquis en France ! 
" Un final haut en couleur pour la tueuse la plus irrésistible. " Biblioteca Magazine 
" Complètement déjanté, improbable, hilarant. Cette série est un ovni littéraire. " Livres Addict\nIl fut un temps, la tueuse en série Alvie Knightly vivait un rêve éveillé : ressources illimitées, escapade italienne, nouveau petit ami ultra-sexy... 
Mais parfois même les plus puissantes tombent. 
Un an après un malheureux accident avec un pistolet, Alvie vit dans un hôtel miteux de Londres et compte l'argent qui lui reste. 
Jusqu'à présent, elle a fait profil bas. Mais maintenant, l'heure de la vengeance a sonné et il pourrait bien y avoir quelques millions de dollars à la clé ! 
Pour la mener à terme, elle devra affronter son ennemi le plus terrifiant à ce jour : son passé.\nTraduit de l'anglais (Grande-Bretagne) par Laura Contartese

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