{"product_id":"9780857309228","title":"The Rivals","description":"Author: Jane Pek\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780857309228\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: The Crime \u0026amp; Mystery Club\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaudia Lin  mystery novel superfan and, until recently, cliched underemployed English major  has scored her dream job: co-running Veracity, a dating detective agency for chronically online New Yorkers who want to know if their prospective partners are telling the truth. Unfortunately, along the way, she and her colleagues  tech savant Squirrel, and the elegant and intimidating Becks  have uncovered a far-reaching AI conspiracy. And the corporate matchmakers may be resorting to murder to protect their secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of a client's sudden death, Claudia convinces his ex, an industry insider, to turn on his employer and feed the verifiers information about what the powerful dating platforms are really up to. But even as Claudia starts to get a feel for this new genre  just call her Lin, Claudia Lin  she's distracted by the possibility of romance with both Becks and a very charming target. She also fears that her beloved older brother is unwittingly being drawn into the matchmakers' deadly web. And as Becks reminds Claudia: spy tropes dictate that someone you trust will betray you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'In this sequel to \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Verifiers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Pek again brilliantly combines a corporate espionage thriller with the messy drama of Lin's family life.'  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e (10 Best Mystery Novels of 2024)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The sweetly sardonic amateur sleuth Claudia Lin, who first appeared in The Verifiers, returns to solve another mystery when a client of her online-dating detective agency dies in a suspicious accident.'  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A clever, clear-eyed take on the modern spy novel, full of wisdom and sly humor. I'd follow Claudia Lin anywhere.'  Grace D Li, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePortrait of a Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Jane Pek's writing is really fun and will keep you hooked.'  Emily Henry, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFunny Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Claudia Lin serves as the perfect guide to this captivating mystery.'  Kevin Wilson, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNow Is Not the Time to Panic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814084825246,"sku":"ADS-9780857309228","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780857309228.jpg?v=1778334546","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780857309228","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}