I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman
CBC Books | Posted: August 13, 2024 7:09 PM | Last Updated: February 12
A dark comedy following a man who might have killed his date
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. Lucky for him, his date turns out to be handsome, confident, and wealthy, not to mention the perfect distraction from yet another evening staring at a blank screen.
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. Horrified, completely confused, and suddenly faced with the implausible-but-somehow-plausible 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. (From Grand Central Publishing/Hachette)
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Daniel Aleman is a Toronto-based author and writer originally from Mexico City. His debut novel, Indivisible was released in 2021 and his second novel, Brighter than the Sun in 2023. Indivisible was a recipient of the 2022 Tomás Rivera Book Award.