On the day he's released, he's greeted by the detective who put him in prison. Oliver Marks has just served ten years for the murder of one of his closest friends - a murder he may or may not have committed. John Mandel."Īn extraordinary book that begs to be devoured in large chunks.īook Description Paperback. Recommended for readers who enjoy literary fiction by authors such as Tartt or Emily St. "Echoing such college-set novels as Donna Tartt's The Secret History and mixing in enough Shakespearean theater to qualify readers for the stage, Rio's debut mystery is an engrossing ride.Rio crafts an intricate story about friendship, love, and betrayal. A fascinating, unorthodox take on rivalry, friendship, and truth, If We Were Villains will draw readers in and leave them pondering the weight of our biggest actions and their consequences." A well-written and gripping ode to the stage. "Pulls the reader in from the first page. "Intriguing.a solid mystery that keeps the pages turning." Recommended for readers with refined literary tastes, and those looking for 'something like' Donna Tartt." "A tale worthy of the Bard himself.ending in one final, astonishing twist. This novel about obsession at the conservatory will thoroughly obsess you." "Bloody, melodramatic, suspenseful debut. anyone who likes Donna Tartt s books will love If We Were Villains too. Cleverly written and beautifully plotted.
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