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I Might Be in Trouble

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'An absolute masterpiece! This book effortlessly blends humour, heart, and suspense into an unforgettable reading experience... A must-read. I can't recommend it enough! This is storytelling at its finest.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

David's writing career? Dying. And his hot new date? Dead in his bed.


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, which will hopefully be the one to save him from ruin.

In an attempt to find inspiration, David hits the dating apps. And his luck seems to have turned when he meets a devastatingly handsome, confident, and wealthy man who takes him out on the town for the best night of his life. There's only one problem. The morning after a phenomenal date, David wakes to find his prince charming dead in his bed.

Terrified and confused, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent, Stacey. What ensues is a madcap adventure through the city with his dead date as David and Stacey try to find what secrets prince charming has been hiding, and just how much hot water David is in. One silver lining? His next book idea seems pretty set...

Read what everyone has been saying about I Might Be in Trouble:


'SO addictive and delightful... Seriously, stop reading reviews and go read it!!!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This was f**king phenomenal. To say I had a blast is an understatement' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow!!... Took me to places I did not expect... Devoured it in less than a day. I laughed, I cried, I was thrilled. I can't recommend this book enough.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This DESERVES to be on the screen. If you're gay looking for authentic characters, or just HUMAN looking for a brilliant read, pick this up. You won't regret it.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I hope you have tissues handy... Wish I could go back and read this all over again for the first time... If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would - I loved it that much.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Jaw on the floor!!!! The Queer dark comedic thriller of my freaking dreams.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The way I inhaled this book!!!!... An A+ read.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics 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.
bestselling author of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
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.
author of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Award-winning Arsenic and Adobo
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.
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.
award-winning author of Colton Gentry's Third Act
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
Raw, funny, and almost too relatable, Aleman's I Might Be in Trouble is a bracing romp through the perils of the publishing world. I can't decide which I love more: the morbid, laugh-so-you-don't-cry humor, or David, our flawed, very human protagonist just trying his damn best. This twisty story of personal and artistic redemption kept me glued to the pages through the wee hours of the night.
author of Look What You Made Me Do
I loved this book. It shows the anxiety that comes with early success and how personal relationships can be more important than a career. It was funny, the right amount of morbid, and strangely romantic.
author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer
Author Daniel Aleman
Narrator Vikas Adam
Duration 11 hours and 4 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781398723498
Format Audiobook
Publisher Orion
Genre Modern and contemporary fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE

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