Daisy - by Katie Cotugno (Hardcover)

About the Book

Whatever happened to Daisy Buchanan? The psychological suspense debut from a New York Times bestselling author that reimagines Fitzgerald's iconic heroine as a contemporary Long Island socialite in the aftermath of Gatsby's death.

Book Synopsis

Whatever happened to Daisy Buchanan? The psychological suspense debut from a New York Times bestselling author that reimagines Fitzgerald's iconic heroine as a contemporary Long Island socialite in the aftermath of Gatsby's death.

Daisy Buchanan is the top society hostess on East Egg, Long Island, with a successful husband, two beautiful children, and a jaw-dropping house. No one knows that she needs a few Klonopin to get through the day, to forget the unforgettable--that the love of her life, Jay Gatsby, was killed two summers ago. But when Daisy's best friend, Jordan Baker, is found dead in her pool the morning after her husband Tom's opulent 40th birthday party, Daisy's fragile peace is shattered. When people get close to her, they have the awful habit of dying, and she needs to find out why.

As the police investigate Jordan's murder, Daisy spirals into her own toxic cocktail of revelations and confusion. Is someone watching her, or is that the gin talking? What was it that Jordan wanted to tell her right before she died, and did that secret lead to her demise? Is whoever killed Jordan coming for Daisy next...and has that person been here all along?

With razor-sharp social commentary, immersive details, and a propulsive pace, Daisy is an unputdownable read that shines a (bright green) light on one of American literature's most iconic romantic heroines.

Review Quotes

"A scintillating thriller that cascades with the irrepressible fizz of a champagne tower, Cotugno's novel is as glamorous as it is addictive. Like the most electric party, Daisy will convince you to pull an all-nighter just to keep turning the pages. But be warned: the hangover (of the book kind) is something fierce! Perfect for readers of Ashley Elston and Rachel Hawkins, Daisy is an intoxicating delight." --Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters

"Katie Cotugno's Daisy takes characters we thought we knew, throws them into a cocktail shaker, and adds a fresh 21st century twist. The result is as sharp, bright, and thoroughly addictive as the martinis at one of Gatsby's legendary parties. Everything I look for in a reimagining of a classic!" --Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author

"A brilliantly crafted contemporary reimagining of what might've happened to Daisy Buchanan in the years following Jay Gatsby's death, if the events of the original novel had happened on modern day Long Island. By turns a thrilling murder mystery and a cleverly updated retelling of a classic--I absolutely devoured this dazzling fast-paced novel." --Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools

"Teeming with secrets, obsession, and murder, Daisy grabbed me from the first page and kept me in a chokehold until the final shocking twist. Meet Daisy Buchanan, a twenty-first century, thoroughly modern woman with a troubled marriage, mourning Gatsby--her lost love, and dodging danger at every turn. Inventive, smart, and sultry, Cotugno expertly reimagines and reinvents a beloved classic. Highly recommended!" --Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest

About the Author

KATIE COTUGNO is the author of more than a dozen books for readers of all ages. She is also the co-author, with Candace Bushnell, of Rules for Being a Girl. Her books have been honored by the Junior Library Guild, the Bank Street Children's Book Committee, and the Kentucky Association of School Librarians, among others, and translated into more than fifteen languages. Katie is a Pushcart Prize nominee whose work has appeared in The Iowa Review, the Mississippi Review, and Argestes, as well as many other literary magazines. She studied Writing, Literature and Publishing at Emerson College and received her MFA in fiction at Lesley University. She lives in Boston with her family.