About the book: 2024 / A BRILLIANT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE STAR OF DOWNTON ABBEY. Leading British actress Mia Elliott heads to Los Angeles to land the role of her life. . Everything is going perfect, until at one of the auditions she meets a woman named Emily. And then she disappears. Mia is the last person to see her alive. The only one who ever saw her. And when Emily suddenly appears a few days later, Mia is sure: it’s not her, but a completely different, albeit very similar woman. But why would anyone pretend to be her? It's time to prepare for the stunning truth: in this city of dreams there is no escape from nightmares. Castings, auditions, ruthless competition: Catherine Steadman knows the kitchen of Hollywood like the back of her hand. This is what gives the story extra charm and makes you watch with bated breath as sabotage, sexual violence and betrayal fuel the work of the Dream Factory. “A gripping story about the nightmares that accompany the pursuit of Hollywood dreams. This is my favorite Steadman book." – Caroline Kepnes “Steadman shows Los Angeles in all its monstrous glory. Reading this book is a lot like watching an intense movie." – The Washington Post “A stunning story about the dark side of Hollywood.” – Entertainment Weekly (The Best Thrillers) “A stylish, exciting, very atmospheric thriller. I couldn't tear myself away." – Lucy Foley “A brilliant and intriguing thriller that shows the world of Hollywood from the inside.” – B.A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors “Catherine Steadman dives beneath the surface veneer of Los Angeles to reveal the dark side of Hollywood with the brutal honesty of someone who has lived it firsthand. Captivating prose and an obsessive desire to get to the bottom of the truth make the story suspenseful and exciting. Changing personalities, ambitious starlets and cynical executives; as well as glamour, greed and gaslighting - perfect reading!” - Harriet Walker "Authentic movie business details and well-developed characters... This tale of Hollywood glamor and brutality is sure to win Steadman new fans." – Ethel Barrymore