About the Book
A "hilarious, suspense-filled" dark comedy about a struggling writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead--and must then decide how far he's willing to go to use this as inspiration for his next book (Entertainment Weekly). A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a resounding success, which made the publication of his second book--a total flop--all the more devastating. Now, David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to come up with the next great idea for his third manuscript, one that will redeem him in the eyes of readers, reviewers, the entire publishing world...and maybe even his ex-boyfriend.
But good ideas are hard to come by, and the mounting pressure of a near-empty bank account isn't helping. When David connects with a sexy stranger on a dating app, he figures a wild night out in New York City may be just what he needs to find inspiration.
But after one of the best nights of his life, David wakes up hungover but giddy--only to find prince charming dead next to him in bed. Suddenly faced with the implausible idea that he may have actually killed his date, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent, Stacey.
Together, David and Stacey must untangle the events of the previous night, cover their tracks, and spin the entire misadventure into David's career-defining novel--if only they can figure out what to do with the body first.
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About the Author :
Daniel Aleman is the award-winning author of Indivisible and Brighter Than the Sun. Born and raised in Mexico City, he now lives in Toronto, where he is on a never-ending search for the best tacos in the city. I Might Be in Trouble is his adult debut.
Review :
PRAISE FOR INDIVISIBLE: "Indivisible is a deeply moving tribute to those caught between two worlds in the immigration crisis in America--a potent reminder that no human being is illegal, and that hundreds of thousands of children in this situation are forced to grow up too quickly. Although this is fiction, it's far too real."--Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Two Ways
"I Might Be Trouble is as much a page-turning thriller as it is a comedic, big-hearted exploration of love, loneliness, and the way writing can save us. Daniel Aleman's meta winks at gay life in New York City are fresh and poignant, but the novel's outlandishly delicious plot kept me pinned to every page. I could not put this book down."--John Glynn, author of Out East
"[Daniel Aleman] makes a memorable move to adult fiction with this zany black comedy. . . [T]his laugh out loud suspense tale promises good things from Aleman to come."
--Publishers Weekly
"I Might Be in Trouble is a biting satire about the publishing world and an undeniable adventure from start to finish."--Chicago Review of Books
"Indivisible is an intimate and emotional portrait of a family trying to survive under the threat of deportation, with a deeply sensitive and resilient narrator at its center. It's a powerful story of finding strength: strength to hold a family together as their worst fear becomes reality, and strength to learn who you are, what you want and the person you hope to become. At times heartbreaking, ultimately uplifting, this book is a poignant story we need."--Julia Drake, author of The Last True Poets of the Sea
"Indivisible is a heartbreakingly poignant and timely coming-of-age story of the human cost of a morally bankrupt immigration policy. This book is an unforgettable chronicle of the fiercest, indomitable love and devotion."--Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King
"Indivisible is a powerful story about family, friendship, and home. In a world divided by so many labels, this story is a reminder that there are no boundaries for love."--Yamile Saied Méndez, author of Pura Belpré Inaugural YA Award winner Furia
"[This] thoroughly openhearted debut ... will leave an indelible mark on the hearts of readers." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A genre-busting rollercoaster ride . . . Darkly comic and painfully relatable, the novel also offers thoughtful reflections on the emotional cost of sudden success, and the anxiety of losing sight of who you once were outside of your accomplishments."--Caitlin Barasch, author of A Novel Obsession
"A killer premise coupled with mordant humor and a corpse that has more outfit changes in a day than I do. Aleman delivers everything you could look for in a book, and more. I'm still smiling."--Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants
"Aleman's adult debut is both riotously funny and deeply touching. While David struggles to extricate himself from his impossible situation, his quest to combat loneliness and imposter syndrome is always hiding in the background. Readers will root for David throughout the book."--Booklist, Starred Review
"Aleman's premise hooked me and oh my goodness, did he deliver! Prepare to gasp out loud, cringe, cackle, and cry alongside David as he and his unflappable agent carry a corpse around Manhattan. But, hilarious hijinks aside, at its heart, this is a book that isn't afraid to dive deep into heart wrenching isolation and the anxiety that comes with trying to figure out how to get your shit together." --Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
"As heart-wrenching a tale as it is, Indivisible is also a heartening tribute to the power and endurance of familial love."--Adi Alsaid, author of Let's Get Lost and North of Happy
"Both a gripping, harrowing story about an American tragedy and a moving portrait of the bonds of family and unexpected community, Indivisible somehow never loses its humor, its humanity or its hope."--Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Stonewall Honor Book Picture Us In the Light
"Daniel Aleman is a fearless writer who never shies away from the complexity of his premise."--Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons
"Daniel Aleman skillfully paints a story of how injustice rips us apart, friendships and family gathers our broken pieces, and hope slowly stitches us back together. Indivisible belongs on every shelf."--Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions
"Exciting. Humorous. Heartbreaking. Unputdownable!"--Helene Tursten, bestselling author of An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good
"Funny, relatable, and utterly bonkers, I Might Be in Trouble is an anxiety-ridden thrill ride that I couldn't put down. David Alvarez is one of those heartbreakingly vulnerable characters that you want to shake one moment, and wrap in a blanket to keep safe from harm the next. Come for the deadly hijinks, stay for the 'if I don't laugh, I'll cry' look at what it's like to work in publishing."--Mia P. Manansala, author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning Arsenic and Adobo
"Hilarious, suspense-filled."--Entertainment Weekly
"I gulped this book down in a single sitting. I Might Be In Trouble has everything I'm looking for in fiction: crackling dialogue, hilarious antics, and dead bodies at the Plaza. In the midst of it all, Daniel Aleman weaves together a compelling and wise story about what happens when our dreams elude us, and the power of art to help us find ourselves again."--Grant Ginder, author of The People We Hate at the Wedding and Let's Not Do That Again
"If possible, get a friend to help you turn the pages of this book, because you'll be gripping it with white knuckles. I devoured this wickedly funny, pulse-quickening, enthralling dark comedy. Aleman has a master storyteller's hand."--Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of Colton Gentry's Third Act
"Stellar, clear and emotional, realistic and suspenseful. The story is complex and heart-wrenching, yet full of hope and familial love."--Booklist, starred review
"Things get crazier and campier by the minute... Aleman could be a writer to watch."--Kirkus Reviews
