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The Fraud Squad

The most dazzling and glamorous debut of 2023!
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The Fraud Squad follows Samantha Song, who dreams of by-lines and high society but is stuck in a dull PR job while supporting her family. When she meets Timothy Kingston, scion of Singapore's elite, she sees a chance to infiltrate the glamorous social world she craves. With help from Timothy and her socialite colleague Anya Chen, Sam navigates designer wardrobes and lavish parties, but fears being exposed as an imposter amid a lurking scandal. Amid food, fashion, and sparkling glamour, she must reconcile her faΓ§ade with her true self before losing everything.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy sharp, witty romance tales set in opulent settings, especially fans of Crazy Rich Asians and works by Kevin Kwan or Lauren Ho. The book's blend of humour, heart, and glamorous escapism will appeal to those seeking a modern romantic debut with a vibrant cast and cultural flavour.

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CRAZY RICH ASIANS meets THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, with a dash of GOSSIP GIRL, in this fun and escapist debut. Packed full of heart and ambition, glitz and glamour, food and fashion, and a romance to swoon over, THE FRAUD SQUAD is perfect for fans of Kevin Kwan and Lauren Ho.

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I HAD THE BEST TIME READING THIS BOOK AND IF IT DOESN'T END UP BEING A NETFLIX SERIES I AM GOING TO BE VERY DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE IT'S PERFECT!!!!!!

'Immersive, cinematic, and exquisitely fun! The perfect debut'

Ali Hazelwood

'Escapism at its finest. This book will swallow you right up and keep you awake until you turn the last page'

Elena Armas

CRAZY RICH ASIANS meets THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, with a dash of GOSSIP GIRL, in this dazzling debut novel.

Samantha Song has always dreamed of having her own by-line in a high-society magazine. But the death of her father and the constant struggle to help her mum make ends meet make it feel like a distant fantasy. Instead, she works at a drab PR firm and lives vicariously through her socialite co-worker Anya Chen.

Then she meets Timothy Kingston: the disillusioned son of one of Singapore's elite families, and Sam's one chance at infiltrating the world to which she so desperately wants to belong. To Sam's surprise, Tim and Anya both agree to help her make a name for herself, but the borrowed designer clothes and plus-ones to every party and major event can only get her so far; the rest is on Sam.

The deeper she goes though, the more she fears being exposed. And with an anonymous reporter on the prowl for high-society gossip, Sam must scramble to reconcile her pretence with who she really is before she loses it all.

Packed full of glitz and glamour, food and fashion, and heaps of heart, The Fraud Squad is perfect for fans of Kevin Kwan and Lauren Ho.

'As glamorous and page-turning as a glossy magazine, infused with sharp class critique, a vibrant cast of characters, and a poignant emotional core'

Ava Wilder

'Rich with clever charm and scandalous sparkle, The Fraud Squad introduces a delightful and daring new voice in Kyla Zhao'

Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

'Lush, swoony, and delightfully exquisite, The Fraud Squad is an unputdownable debut that will transport you into the lavish world of Singaporean high society'

Amy Lea

'Delightful and unpredictable' Cosmopolitan

Zhao's debut is a sparkly page-turner . . . A delightful blend of emotion and aspiration Booklist

REAL READERS ARE LOSING THEIR HEARTS TO The Fraud Squad:

'One of my fav reads of the year!!!'

'This book was EVERYTHING!'

'I absolutely LOVED this book! The characters were phenomenal, especially Sam, and the story was just chef's kiss'

'Such a poignant, hilarious, and wildly fun read!!!! YOU WON'T REGRET READING IT'

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472296979

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Accent

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Kyla Zhao had her first women's magazine byline at the age of sixteen. Since then, she has also written for the Singapore editions of Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and Tatler. A native Singaporean, Kyla now works in Silicon Valley after graduating from Stanford University in 2021. She's still trying to understand why Californians adore hiking and Patagonia fleeces so much.

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