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Rumoured is the debut novel from sisters Kelly & Kristina Mancaruso. Sisters Kelly and Kristina have been crafting stories together since they were children in upstate New York. Now, they collaborate on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
An HR program manager for a Manhattan-based firm, Kristina has a bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University, where she was named Valedictorian by the College of Business. She still resides in New York with her husband, daughter, and two German Shepherds.
A senior creative copywriter for a software company, former PR manager Kelly now lives in Nottingham, England, with her firefighter husband and beloved dog. She has a Bachelor’s degree from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master’s degree from the University of Nottingham.
A journalist dealing with the death of her sister is tasked with the biggest story of her career when a world-famous popstar is arrested for murder.
Harlow Hayes: the pop star.
I’m a global sensation adored by millions, and my star only seems to keep rising.
The icon.
My fans say I speak directly to them through my music, that I know who they are. How else could I write such visceral, personal lyrics? They love me, and I love them right back.
The murderer.
Then, at the height of my fame, I was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The world thinks they know who I am.
But they have no idea.
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Told from the perspective of Naomi Barnes, an investigative journalist with a personal interest in the case.
Though Rumoured is a work of fiction, it taps into very real themes—how society idolizes celebrities, the dark side of public obsession, and how the truth can be twisted in the age of viral narratives.
It’s a must-read for fans of psychological suspense, murder mystery novels, and stories about the hidden costs of fame.
Rumoured will be released on 3 July 2025 via Head of Zeus. You can pre-order your copy here!
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