Unfollow Me

January 20, 2020
British author Duckworth (The Rival) makes her U.S. debut with a perceptive domestic thriller. To more than a million subscribers on YouTube, Violet Young has the perfect life—a devoted husband, three young children, a beautiful London home, and a thriving career as a “mummy-vlogger.” Yet Violet’s relatability comes from her admitting “struggling with parenthood, making the wrong decisions.” Many women—and a few men—start their day watching Violet’s latest post. Fans go into a tailspin when Violet abruptly deletes all her social media. Avid fans obsess over trying to find out what happened to Violet, especially photographer Yvonne Hawley and single mom Lily Peters. While Yvonne and Lily each make it their mission to investigate every aspect of Violet’s life, including stalking her family, they also deal with their own personal issues. The solid plot unfolds through the perspectives of Lily, Yvonne, and Violet’s husband—each of whom has damaging secrets they want to hide even while putting their lives in the public via social media. Readers will look forward to Duckworth’s next. Agent: Caroline Hardman, Hardman & Swainson Literary (U.K.).