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Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen is a gripping crime thriller that revolves around a seemingly ordinary woman who is drawn into a world of high-stakes deception involving luxury handbags. The story intricately weaves themes of identity, ambition, and morality as the protagonist navigates the challenges of her new life, blurring the lines between right and wrong in her pursuit of success. The narrative unfolds with unexpected twists, keeping you on the edge of your seat.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re intrigued by clever schemes and intricate heists, woven into a gripping narrative that explores themes of ambition, identity, and crime. It may appeal to fans of suspenseful thrillers that feature complex characters and a good dose of wit, as they navigate the world of high-stakes deception.

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Counterfeit

HUSTLERS meets BIG LITTLE LIES in the heist of the summerA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Propulsive and captivating’ Vogue ‘Darkly comedic’ Daily Mail

A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and New York Times BESTSELLER - the most exciting and addictive heist novel you’ll read this summer!

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HUSTLERS meets BIG LITTLE LIES in the heist of the summer...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

‘Propulsive and captivating’ Vogue

‘Darkly comedic’ Daily Mail

Meet Ava: rule-abiding lawyer who has ticked all of life’s boxes. She’s married to a successful surgeon and has just taken an indefinite career break to raise her adorable toddler. A picture-perfect life.

Meet Winnie: Ava’s old college roommate. Once awkward, quiet and apparently academically challenged, she left Stanford in a shroud of scandal. But now, she is charismatic, wealthy, and has returned to town dripping in designer accessories. An actual perfect life.

When the two women bump into one another at a local coffee shop, it seems like fate has intervened: Winnie’s new-found success is courtesy of a shady business and she needs a favour; Ava is realising she is not built for the stay-at-home life. But what starts as one favour turns into two, then three, and soon Ava is in far deeper than she ever imagined.

Now Ava has to make the ultimate decision: cut and run, or risk it all?

‘Entertaining, luxurious … innovative and subversive’ NEW YORK TIMES

‘Riveting and energetic’ BALLI KAUR JASWAL

‘Clever, sharp, and slyly funny’ KIRKUS REVIEWS

‘Will keep you breathless to the last page’ CLAIRE MESSUD

‘Sly, subversive … incisive’ BOOKLIST

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NetGalley readers LOVE Counterfeit

‘One of the best books I’ve read all year’ ★★★★★
‘Gripping … ingenious’ ★★★★★
‘Amusing, addictive story that kept me reading all night’ ★★★★★
‘Mysterious, suspenseful and twisty … had me on the edge of my seat’ ★★★★★
‘Fresh, observant and somehow … an incredible story without a wasted word’ ★★★★★
‘I absolutely loved this book … highly recommend’ ★★★★★
‘Devoured this in a night or two … funny, sad and eye-opening’ ★★★★★
‘This book refused to allow me to put it down!’ ★★★★★
‘Amusing, addictive … kept me reading all night’ ★★★★★

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Kirstin Chen's Counterfeit is praised for its dark comedy and serious undertones, highlighting themes of secrets and societal expectations. The novel is recognised for deconstructing the American dream and examining the myth of the model minority, while providing a clever take on friendships and the deceitful world of counterfeit goods. Its riveting and energetic narrative explores friendship, class, culture, and survival, with a plot that keeps readers enthralled until the very end.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008484514

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Borough Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Kirstin Chen is the author of Soy Sauce for Beginners and Bury What We Cannot Take. Born and raised in Singapore, she currently lives in San Francisco.

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