A Different Type of Poison
- Judith D Collins
- Oct 23
- 3 min read
Not every invitation is meant to be accepted. This one could be her last.
by Liz Alterman
Narrators: Anna Caputo, Rachel F. Hirsch, Leslie Howard
Simon Maverick
ISBN: 9798999924704
Publisher: One More Page Press
Publication Date: 11/25/2025
Format: e-book & audio
My Rating: 5 Stars (ARC)
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The Plot meets Disclaimer in a simmering, slow-burn domestic thriller and psychological suspense novel that explores the stories we tell, the secrets we bury, and the price we pay for both, perfect for fans of Sally Hepworth, Liane Moriarty, and Lisa Jewell.
When a bestselling author receives an invitation to return to her hometown to discuss her dark campus thriller, she never suspects she may be walking into the most unsettling plot twist of her life.
After her first two books flatlined, author Molly Archer is thrilled that her latest, Birds at Night, is an instant hit. Newly divorced and raising two children in an upscale community north of Manhattan, Molly will do whatever it takes to sustain her novel’s momentum and support the lifestyle she’s worked so hard to achieve.
When an enthusiastic book club organizer from her hometown reaches out, Molly welcomes the opportunity to meet her readers. Traveling back to Ohio offers the perfect excuse to check on her widowed mom, whose health—and memory—appear to be unraveling.
As much as she looks forward to the trip, one thing troubles Molly: She can’t remember Anna Fox, the woman who extended the invitation and seems all too eager to reconnect. Will Molly’s visit introduce her to a new group of adoring fans or is she stepping into her deadliest chapter yet?
A taut literary thriller with shocking twists, A Different Type of Poison explores the line between where fiction ends and truth begins.
About the Author
Photo credit: Christine Harris | Birch Studio
Writer, Editor, Storyteller
Liz Alterman is the author of the suspense novels, The Perfect Neighborhood, The House on Cold Creek Lane, and You Shouldn't Have Done That as well as the award-winning memoir Sad Sacked, and the young adult thriller, He'll Be Waiting. Her work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and numerous other outlets.
She live in New Jersey with her husband, three sons, and two cats, and spends most days microwaving the same cup of coffee and looking up synonyms. When she isn't writing, she's reading. For more or to say hello, visit: www.lizalterman.com
Praise
"Deliciously damaged characters, big secrets, and twists aplenty make for fast-paced entertainment in Liz Alterman’s rollicking book-within-a-book thriller, A DIFFERENT TYPE OF POISON."
-- Andromeda Romano-Lax, The Deepest Lake
"This book is fast-paced, oh-so-twisty and very, very clever. I literally raced through the last half, my fingers flying to turn the pages, breath caught in my throat, as the tension mounted, and everything came together. If you like beautifully written, clever suspense thrillers, then this is a must-read."
-- Miranda Rijks, One Little Mistake
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Behind the Book & the Author
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Welcome to the featured November 2025 (4 of 4) #LitLiftMiniAuthorChats, a part of the #AuthorElevatorSeries and back with us for the second time, special guest author (and comedian) and my personal favorite, Liz Alterman, and her electrifying new literary thriller, A DIFFERENT TYPE OF POISON, out November 25, 202,5 in e-book and audio formats.
A taut literary thriller with shocking twists, A Different Type of Poison explores the fine line between fiction and reality.
Join us for a fun elevator ride and learn more about the book and this talented author, arriving in November.
