The Divide: A novel By Morgan Richter

In this wild and thrilling mystery, The Divide, Jenny St. John is a former aspiring actress turned psychic grifter, scraping by in the margins of Hollywood. Once poised for stardom after starring in an indie film directed by the promising auteur Serge Grumet, Jenny’s career stalled, leaving her hustling as a phony life coach. Two decades later, Jenny’s mundane existence is upended when she hears about Serge’s murder.

Complicating matters, Jenny’s startling resemblance to Serge’s missing ex-wife, Gena Santos—a famous painter—draws her into a dangerous conspiracy. When the police mistake Jenny for Gena, she seizes the opportunity to infiltrate Gena’s glitzy but dysfunctional circle of Hollywood elites, including a K-pop idol turned influencer and an Oscar-winning actress who now reigns as a wellness guru. Using her acting skills and psychic charade, Jenny is forced to navigate a high-stakes world of wealth, fame, and secrets as she searches for her missing doppelgnger.

As Jenny delves deeper into Gena’s life, she uncovers disturbing truths that not only threaten her life but also expose hidden aspects of her own past. With each twist, she gets closer to unraveling a web of murder and corruption lurking beneath Hollywood’s glamorous surface.

Described as “Agatha Christie on acid,” The Divide is a gripping noir filled with dark humor, eccentric characters, and a protagonist caught in a whirlwind of deceit, danger, and self-discovery. It’s a fast-paced, addictive read that blurs the lines between reality and illusion. 📚❤️