Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

Beneath the shimmering facade of Salcombe's privileged elite, a dark secret festers. Jen and Lauren, queens of this sun-kissed social circle, preside over a world of simmering rivalries and unspoken resentments. When a body appears on the boardwalk, their carefully constructed world begins to crumble. Suddenly, long-hidden affairs and betrayals rise to the surface, threatening to expose the truth behind their glamorous lives. This summer thriller explores the dark side of paradise, where status is everything and appearances can be deadly. Immerse yourself in a world of scandalous secrets, where friendship and betrayal collide.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Rosenblum offers a sharp, satirical look at the friction inherent in hyper-insular vacation communities. The story functions as an observation of social currency and the fragile nature of performance among the privileged, where the coastal backdrop serves as a high-contrast setting for long-simmering resentments. It is a sophisticated, mean-spirited mystery that prioritizes the dissection of character flaws and the unraveling of a curated social hierarchy over traditional procedural tropes.