Snake Oil

Radical confronts a crisis after a fatal incident at its HQ, igniting suspense around the wellness startup and its leader, Rhoda West, and her key employee Dani, who battles private struggles. The story unravels amid tests of loyalty, public scrutiny, and internal discord hinted to be fueled by Cecilia, a possibly alienated friend, through a divisive Twitter presence. It navigates the high stakes of startup culture ambition, identity, and ethical dilemmas-highlighting the intense drive for success against the backdrop of innovation's moral complexities. As secrets and lies surface, the narrative reveals the dark facets of startup life, culminating in a revelation that probes the true cost of technological progress.

With hairpin twists and immense psychological acuity, Kelsey Rae Dimberg’s Girl in the Rearview Mirror is as seductive as the glamorous, privileged family at its center – and as cunning. An exciting, intoxicating debut, it will hold you until its startling final pages -- Megan Abbott, bestselling author of Dare Me and Give Me Your Hand
Utterly compelling, this story reveals its secrets slowly and mysteriously under the sweltering sun of Arizona. A gripping story that expertly weaves domestic and political intrigue -- Rosamund Lupton, bestselling author of Three Hours

Gripping and cinematic, this debut is pure modern noir. A timely story of secrets and power that tips the conventions of the genre on their head

-- Flynn Berry, Edgar-Award winning author of Under the Harrow
A propulsive read with a healthy dose of cynicism The Times
I felt the ghost of Mary Jo Kopechne hovering among the pages of Girl in the Rearview Mirror, a riveting tale of an appealing young woman caught in the thrall of a powerful political family’s prestige and privilege -- Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of Careful What You Wish For
I tore through Girl in the Rearview Mirror; it really is a truly accomplished debut. Kelsey Rae Dimberg has that rare ability to blend breakneck pace with razor-sharp characterisation and shimmering, immersive prose. A charged, tense, highly emotional story that will stay with you -- Caz Frear, author of Shed No Tears

Kelsey Rae Dimberg is the author of Girl in the Rearview Mirror. She received an MFA from the University of San Francisco and studied at Barrett Honors College of Arizona State University, where she was editor-in-chief of the literary magazine, Lux, and received the Swarthout Award in Fiction.

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