“Be rich, stay rich, and keep your head down.”
-Hidden Beneath the Shadows of the Rolling Hills, Chapter 1
The Plot
In the opulent enclave of ultra-wealthy Fairfield County, the manicured lawns and elegant façades of suburban bliss conceal a darker reality. "Hidden Beneath the Shadows of the Rolling Hills" unveils the clandestine escapades of a seemingly ordinary book club turned macabre in the hands of bored housewives.
The story centers around Jill Lubinsky, a lowly reporter with an uncanny knack for stumbling upon the extraordinary. When Fairfield's idyllic façade begins to crumble, Jill catches wind of a sinister transformation within the local book club. What started as literary discussions over glasses of rose wine evolves into a deadly game of vehicular homicide.
As Jill digs deeper into the secrets buried beneath manicured lawns and designer handbags, she becomes an unwitting adversary to the book club's deadly pursuits. Unbeknownst to the club members, Jill's investigation transforms the quiet streets into a battleground of deception, with kidnapping, police payoffs, and an excess of rose wine fueling the chaos.
Tensions escalate as Jill inches closer to exposing the truth, and the once-subdued housewives are forced to defend their dark deeds. The showdown between Jill and the book club reaches a violent crescendo, unearthing the hidden secrets beneath the shadows of the rolling hills. The line between laughter and terror blurs in this dark comedy of suburban mayhem, revealing the chilling absurdity lurking behind the veneer of privilege and tranquility.
The Details
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Pitch
A blend of “Fight Club” meets “The Stepford Wives,” with the sly wit of a Carl Hiaasen novel. With its unforgettable characters and a plot that twists and turns through the dark heart of suburbia.
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Target
The novel’s target is people aged 25 - 65. Book clubs, beach readers, suburbanites looking for a mixture of laughs and thrills, and anyone who wants to see the elite taken down a peg or two.
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Details
100,000 Words
Debut Novel
Commercial Fiction/Social Satire
Written from October 2022 - November 2023
The Main Characters
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Jill Lubinsky
What Jill lacks in funds, she makes up for in grit and determination. Fairfield County is a new place for this investigative reporter, but she’s quickly figuring out what makes this world tick and how far its citizens will go to bring excitement into their privileged lives.
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Jennifer Bolton
Preternaturally intelligent, stunningly beautiful, and horrifically powerful, those who crossed paths with her often found themselves gasping for air, jobless, and in the unconfirmed case of one admin, dead.
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Kate Jennings
A husband who died under curious circumstances. A seemingly bottomless bank account. A quiet desire for power. Kate will let the squeaky wheels get the grease, while she silently and happily plans for world domination.
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Esther Clarkson
Unhinged? Sure. Psychotic? It’s never been medically proven. Driven by a single desire to sow as much chaos into the world as possible? You bet your ass. Esther will remain on top, no matter who tries to scale her mountain.
The Setting
Oak Harbor, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is synonymous with opulence. Renowned for its affluence, the town features luxurious mansions, upscale amenities, and high-end living. The landscape is a picturesque mix of manicured gardens, rolling hills, and private beaches along the Long Island Sound.
Majestic mansions showcase architectural grandeur, reflecting the area's historical prominence. With lush forests and exclusive waterfront communities, Oak Harbor offers a blend of wealth and natural beauty.
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