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Very Slowly All at Once

By: Lauren Schott
Narrated by: Andrew J. Andersen
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Never lie to each other. Never cheat on each other. And never, ever accept free money.

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Mack and Hailey Evans appear to have it all. Successful careers, a beautiful family, and a magnificent new house.

But modern life is expensive. So when anonymous payments start arriving, they are spent before they know it. Could this money be from Mack's estranged father? Or one of Hailey's clients? Does it really matter?

All too soon they realise that their mysterious benefactor expects a return on their investment. And the price is far steeper than they could have imagined …

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‘Craftily written domestic thriller’ Irish Times

‘Tense, pacy debut novel’ Guardian

'A must read' Marie Claire

'This book is a blast! Domestic suspense, cautionary tale and crime caper rolled into one, it had me hooked from the first wicked word to the last. A delicious treat’ Louise Candlish

'Tense novel about greed and denial' The i Paper

‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. What an adrenaline packed ride’ Cesca Major

‘carries a strong sense of horrific dread… carries a slow intensity’ Bestsellers World

‘The diabolical premise at the center will keep you guessing until the very end’ Sarina Bowen

‘Sharp, witty and twisted – a car crash of the American Dream in slo-mo, and I loved every second!’ Liane Child

‘Devilishly twisted debut which I could not put down’ Gillian McAllister

‘A pacy, high stakes debut that keeps you guessing until the very last page’ Andi Osho

‘A gripping, refreshing read’ Emily Elgar

‘Brisk pacing, clever red herrings, and haunting denouement’ Publishers Weekly

‘Impressive debut… cleverly plotted for fans of domestic suspense and ‘eat the rich’ narratives’ Booklist review

Featured as Spring 2026 Most Anticipated List, Zibby Media

Featured as 10 Most-Anticipated Mystery-Thriller Books 2026, Marie Claire

Featured as 10 debut fiction books by women to read in 2026, Stylist

READERS ARE GRIPPED …

'The suspense and tension was built brilliantly. That simmering unease always there'

'A completely original plot … I love, love, loved it!'

'Sharp, unsettling and thoroughly addictive'

'Lingers long after the final page'

©2026 Lauren Schott (P)2026 HarperCollins Publishers
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Critic Reviews

'Tense, twisty and witty, this is a domestic thriller with some innovative aspects and a knack for flawed characters' CrimeTime
'It's tough to keep readers guessing, but this twisty ride pulls it off seamlessly' Crime Monthly
‘Brisk pacing, clever red herrings, and haunting denouement’ Publishers Weekly
'Impressive debut… cleverly plotted for fans of domestic suspense and ‘eat the rich’ narratives' Booklist review
Featured as 10 Most-Anticipated Mystery-Thriller Books 2026, Marie Claire
Featured as 10 debut fiction books by women to read in 2026, Stylist
Featured as Spring 2026 Most Anticipated List, Zibby Media
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