- "MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY reads like the seaworthy lovechild of THE PERFECT COUPLE and THE GUEST LIST. Fabulous, funny, and pure escapist pleasure." - Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of The Shampoo Effect
A juicy, high-stakes thriller about a dysfunctional family vying for money and power aboard a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean—until a dead body is found.
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the day Rebecca Turner marries Preston Wexley, a groom who isn’t just handsome but also the heir apparent to the Wexley billion-dollar empire.
Though the wealth and glamour are seductive, Rebecca is bracing herself for the sharp edges of Preston’s relatives—especially when their honeymoon, meant to be a romantic respite, turns into a full-blown family affair aboard a megayacht, where the Wexleys gather in all their dysfunctional glory.
When a deckhand discovers a dead body, all the passengers are trapped on board the yacht as the Italian police launch an investigation. With everyone harboring secrets and selfish motivations, ambition and betrayal strain the fragile binds holding the group together revealing that when power and privilege collide, even family isn’t safe.
“A dazzling powder-keg of a debut I'll be recommending far and wide. With MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY, author Kristina Kamen delivers an exceptionally accomplished thriller, one worthy of the hype already surrounding it.”
“Sleek as a yacht cutting through the Med, MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY reads like the seaworthy lovechild of THE PERFECT COUPLE and THE GUEST LIST. Fabulous, funny, and pure escapist pleasure.”
“With all the family dysfunction of Succession and the relentless suspense of a classic locked-room mystery, MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY is a deliciously twisty tale of wealth, power, and murder. Clever, propulsive, and full of surprises, it kept me guessing until the final page. A knockout debut!”
“A stunning debut. MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY offers a tantalizing glimpse into how the other half lives . . . and dies. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Capri, Kristina Kamen peels back the glossy veneer of wealth and privilege to reveal a family riddled with dysfunction, wrapped in a twist-filled thriller you’ll race through in one sitting. Hear that buzz? It’s the arrival of a major new voice in suspense.”
“Who are these people?! That's what I kept asking as I raced through Kristina Kamen's MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY. This novel made me laugh, gasp and sneer–until it finally broke my heart in the best way with its surprising final twist. Brava!”
“A clever and fabulously fun thriller. MY HUSBAND'S FAMILY is a meticulously crafted debut, with a fascinating, unforgettable cast of characters. Clear your schedule, because you won’t be able to put this one down!”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Having immigrated to the United States as an adult, Kristina Kamen draws on the experience of reinvention and resilience to create unforgettable characters and high-stakes stories.
My Husband's Family is her first book, publishing in 2027 in 14 languages.
Kristina is represented by Alexandra Machinist at CAA.
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