Watch Us Fall - by Christina Kovac (Hardcover)

About the Book

"By the author of The Cutaway, a work of psychological suspense set in the days leading up to and following the mysterious death of one of Washington, DC's hottest investigative reporters"--

Book Synopsis

By the author of The Cutaway, a work of psychological suspense set in the days leading up to and following the mysterious death of one of Washington, DC's hottest investigative reporters.

Lucy and her three best friends share a glamorous but decaying house in the heart of Georgetown. They call themselves "the Sweeties" and live an idyllic post-grad lifestyle complete with exciting jobs, dramatic love lives, and, most importantly, each other.

But when Addie, the group's queen bee, discovers that her ex-boyfriend Josh has gone missing, the Sweeties' worlds are turned upside down. In the days leading up to his disappearance, Josh, a star investigative journalist from a prominent political family, was behaving erratically--and Lucy is determined to find out why. All four friends upend their lives to search for him, but detectives begin to suspect that the Sweeties might know more than they're letting on.

As the investigation unfolds, Lucy's obsession with the case reaches a boiling point, and with it, her own troubling secrets begin bubbling to the surface of her carefully curated life. A thrilling account of the lies and delusions that lurk beneath cloistered groups of female friends and the sinister realities of celebrity, Watch Us Fall is a gripping mystery and an examination of the things we tell ourselves when we can't face the truth.

Review Quotes

"A stellar suspense novel with more layers than a Russian nesting doll...absolutely worth the read."--CrimeSpree Magazine

"A thrilling psychological mystery perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Mary Kubica."--Booklist

"Brisk pacing and bountiful melodrama keep the pages turning. Paula Hawkins fans should take note."--Publishers Weekly

"Kovac (The Cutaway) has written a superb suspense that will keep readers on tenterhooks."--Library Journal

"An insightful look at the complex dynamics of close female friendships and the lingering effects of trauma, Watch Us Fall is also a fast moving, twisty thriller that pulls you in on page one and keeps you reading until the surprising and satisfying ending."--Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Note

"No one writes about D.C. like Christina Kovac. Her latest, Watch Us Fall, is as much a poignant examination of female friendship as it is about what happened to a golden boy journalist from a Kennedy-esque political family chock full of secrets. I couldn't put it down!"--Kellye Garrett, award-winning author of Missing White Woman

"Fast paced and full of surprises, Watch Us Fall is like a Russian nesting doll with layers of secrets and mystery--and at its center, a rumination on how grief and desire can distort reality. Christina Kovac has written a very of-the-moment thriller about love and friendship that will keep readers on their toes and compulsively turning pages."--Janelle Brown, New York Times bestselling author of What Kind of Paradise

"Watch Us Fall is a stunning work of suspense that's impossible to put down. Christina Kovac masterfully combines a twisty missing-person mystery, a heartbreaking love story, and an insightful exploration of the nature of obsession and trauma. I loved this novel."--Angie Kim, New York Times bestselling Author of Happiness Falls and Miracle Creek

"There's nothing twistier and more fascinating than the human mind, and Christina Kovac does a terrific job of exploring that landscape in Watch Us Fall. Lucy Ambrose is a compelling main character and an even more engrossing narrator, making this novel of secrets and lies the kind of puzzle that keeps you guessing on every page."--Lou Berney, Edgar Award-winning author of Crooks

"One of the best psychological thrillers of the year! Watch Us Fall is a beautiful exploration of the bonds of friendship and how far we'll go to protect those we love--and what happens when secrets threaten to tear everything apart. Emotionally rich, atmospheric, and twisty--Brace yourself for the fall."--Alex Finlay, bestselling author of Parents Weekend

About the Author

Christina Kovac is the author of The Cutaway. She worked for seventeen years managing Washington, DC, newsrooms and producing crime and political stories in the District. Her career as a television journalist began with Fox Five's Ten O'Clock News, and after that, the ABC affiliate in Washington and then at NBC news. She lives with her family outside of Washington, DC.