He's to Die For: A Novel

by Erin Dunn

Overview

Brooklyn 99 meets The Charm Offensive in this sparkling romantic murder mystery: it's murder cute in the first degree when a detective finds himself falling for the lead suspect in a career-making case.

At 29, Detective Rav Trivedi is the youngest member of the NYPD’s homicide squad, and his future looks bright. He may be a bit of an outsider in the department – an ivy-league educated gay Brit with a weakness for designer suits – but his meteoric rise and solve rate prove he belongs.

So when his CO assigns him lead on the high-profile murder of a record executive, Rav is ready for action. He won’t be distracted by TV crews, tabloids, or what’s trending on social media, nor by the ridiculously hot rock star with a clear motive and no alibi.

This is it, his shot, and he is not going to screw it up—certainly not by falling in love with his number one suspect…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250360625
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/03/2025
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.25(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

ERIN DUNN loves twisty mysteries and swoony rom-coms, so she decided to combine the two. When she's not writing, you can find her playing music, cooking, or sampling other people's cooking.

Editorial Reviews

"A fun, sexy mix of mystery and romance. Hot, hot, hot!" - Michelle Chouinard, author of The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco

"In a knockout debut novel, Erin Dunn proves that opposites do indeed attract when NYPD detective Rav Trivedi sits down to question heartthrob rocker Jack Vale about a murder in their midst. These two guys have nothing in common—other than an instant mutual attraction that threatens careers and, ultimately, lives. There’s plenty of action while the bodies pile up, and along the way to proving whodunit, Rav and Jack grapple with a bigger question: Will they or won’t they? (But that would be telling.) He’s To Die For is a romp and a romance wrapped in the intrigue of a rock-solid crime plot. You’ll love it. And as you close the book, it’ll leave you wanting more." - Michael Craft, award-winning author of the Dante & Jazz Mysteries

"With a voice as fresh and stylish as its protagonist, He's To Die For is the perfect blend of mystery and romance, with a twisty plot that will keep you guessing to the end and enough steam to power a sauna. I'll be following Detective Rav Trivedi on all his future investigations!" - Jenny Elder Moke, author of She Doesn't Have A Clue

"An absolute joyride with a spectacular cast of characters! I hope Dunn's pedantic protagonist considers gracing us with his presence in a sequel." - Hannah Morrissey, author of Hello, Transcriber

“Whether you come for the mystery or the romance, Erin Dunn’s He's To Die For is as urbane and charming as its hero, Detective Rav Trivedi. Forget the old-school cliché of a rumpled cynic in an ill-fitting suit; your new favorite sleuth is a dapper Anglo-American with a killer fashion sense and famous parents. When a high-profile investigation brings Rav into the orbit of brooding rockstar Jack Vale, the tension is equal parts will-they-or-won’t-they and did-he-or-didn’t-he, since Vale is the prime suspect in the murder of a sleazy record executive. Like its New York setting, To Die For mixes glitz and grittiness with an irresistible romance. Streaming services, take note—and make sure your wardrobe budget is ready to do justice to Detective Trivedi.” - Amanda Sellet, author of Hate To Fake It To You

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