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“Death in the Downline is entertaining, funny, and page-turning.”—Emily Lynn Paulson, author of Hey, Hun
It's multi-level murder in this darkly funny mystery novel about the glamorous world of MLM "huns"—and the dangerous secrets at the top of the pyramid.
Drew thought she was destined to become a star journalist in New York City. But now she's back in New Jersey, pushing thirty, newly single, and living with her father.
After a chance encounter, she reconnects with her former best friend, Steph, who married young and never left their hometown. But Steph looks . . . good. She's tanned, glowing, and only wears designer labels. Her secret? A skincare sales opportunity called LuminUS. With nothing left to lose, Drew gets sucked into this glamorous world of downlines, sales parties, and girls' trips.
But when a LuminUS distributor is found dead Drew must uncover the dark secret at the heart of the organization—and save her best friend—before it’s too late.
Gripping, wickedly funny, and a pitch-perfect skewering of pyramid schemes, Death in the Downline is a page-turner that will have readers cheering for Drew until the cathartic conclusion.
It's multi-level murder in this darkly funny mystery novel about the glamorous world of MLM "huns"—and the dangerous secrets at the top of the pyramid.
Drew thought she was destined to become a star journalist in New York City. But now she's back in New Jersey, pushing thirty, newly single, and living with her father.
After a chance encounter, she reconnects with her former best friend, Steph, who married young and never left their hometown. But Steph looks . . . good. She's tanned, glowing, and only wears designer labels. Her secret? A skincare sales opportunity called LuminUS. With nothing left to lose, Drew gets sucked into this glamorous world of downlines, sales parties, and girls' trips.
But when a LuminUS distributor is found dead Drew must uncover the dark secret at the heart of the organization—and save her best friend—before it’s too late.
Gripping, wickedly funny, and a pitch-perfect skewering of pyramid schemes, Death in the Downline is a page-turner that will have readers cheering for Drew until the cathartic conclusion.
Product Details
| Publisher | Quirk Books |
| Publish Date | January 14, 2025 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781683694144 |
| Dimensions | 8.0 X 5.3 X 0.8 inches | 0.7 pounds |
About the Author
Maria Abrams is a mystery/thriller/horror novelist who lives in Colorado with her rescue frogs and dogs. She has a graduate degree in Psychology and is a graphic designer by day. Maria is also a member of the Horror Writers’ Association and a regular attendee at Stokercon.
Reviews
A New York Post Best Book We Read in January 2025
“Abrams perfectly skewers the MLM movement. . . . A funny, spot-on mystery that will appeal to genre fans and MLM-skeptics.”—Booklist
“Packed with biting humor and sharp social commentary, Death in the Downline is a juicy treat for mystery fans and MLM snarkers alike.”—Jordan Snowden, Seattle Times
“Death in the Downline is entertaining, funny, and page-turning. A compassionate look at the reasons women get roped into these schemes in the first place, even the ones who do the unthinkable to keep the ruse going.”—Emily Lynn Paulson, author of Hey, Hun
“Equal parts entertaining and unsettling, Death in the Downline is a page-turner that expertly shines a light on the dark world of MLMs and social media. . . . This is a mystery that feels as compelling as it does timely.”—Olivia Muenter, best-selling author of Such a Bad Influence
“A page-turning and timely deep dive into the dark underbelly of MLMs.”—Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman, coauthors of Girls with Bright Futures
“Abrams perfectly skewers the MLM movement. . . . A funny, spot-on mystery that will appeal to genre fans and MLM-skeptics.”—Booklist
“Packed with biting humor and sharp social commentary, Death in the Downline is a juicy treat for mystery fans and MLM snarkers alike.”—Jordan Snowden, Seattle Times
“Death in the Downline is entertaining, funny, and page-turning. A compassionate look at the reasons women get roped into these schemes in the first place, even the ones who do the unthinkable to keep the ruse going.”—Emily Lynn Paulson, author of Hey, Hun
“Equal parts entertaining and unsettling, Death in the Downline is a page-turner that expertly shines a light on the dark world of MLMs and social media. . . . This is a mystery that feels as compelling as it does timely.”—Olivia Muenter, best-selling author of Such a Bad Influence
“A page-turning and timely deep dive into the dark underbelly of MLMs.”—Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman, coauthors of Girls with Bright Futures
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