“A dark, witty romp that nails toxic celebrity culture.”
—People Magazine

“Steamy, suspenseful, surprising, and meta."
—Associated Press

"A warped tale of fame and revenge that delivers some real surprises as it answers the question posed by Zoe’s stalker: ‘R U willing to die for him?’”
—Los Angeles Times

"A hotly anticipated debut novel, complete with a princely advance and a dreamy move to Los Angeles, equals lifelong success, right? Not quite. Books flop, money dries up and the city’s bright lights conceal both its dark underbelly and what those in the limelight will do to stay famous . . . With its colorful supporting characters and spectacularly twisty plot, The Close-Up is a fantastic addition to the neo-noir subgenre.”
—BookPage, starred review

“A writer’s life takes a turn for the metafictional in this glossy neo-noir . . . Drysdale’s tale takes the form of an after the fact tell-all written by Zoe, characterized by clever foreshadowing and an intoxicating Hollywood buzz. This offers plenty of frothy fun.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Pip Drysdale's The Close-Up is a brisk, clever story of stalled ambition, celebrity worship, and betrayal.”
—Shelf Awareness

“A fast-paced domestic-suspense thriller set in Los Angeles . . . Drysdale portrays the dark side of Hollywood in a book perfect for readers of Jessica Knoll and Megan Collins.”
—Booklist

“Powerful, realistic, and heartbreaking . . . You will be up all night reading this not-to-be-missed novel, which I can say from personal experience.”
—Bookreporter

“With twists and turns set against an LA skyline, Pip Drysdale shows that she is the undisputed queen of the sexy-cool thriller.”—Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling author of Dirt Creek

"Throughly addictive, effortlessly cool and clever as hell, TCU is both a voyeuristic peek into the world of celebrity and a dark Gatsby-esque critique of the modern American Dream. From the glitter and grime of the LA backdrop to the irresistible voice of the protagonist, every page hums with an energy so delicious that once you start reading you can’t stop. Perfectly thrilling, and so much fun." —Anna Downes, international bestselling author of The Safe Place and Red River Road