Served Him Right: A Novel

by Lisa Unger

Overview

“A twisty and pacy thriller.” —Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid series

A woman’s brunch with friends quickly turns dark in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger

Ana Blacksmith has gathered her closest friends and sister Vera for a brunch to celebrate her recent breakup from her boyfriend Paul. But when shocking news about Paul arrives, all eyes are on Ana, the angry ex with a bad reputation. Suspicions only intensify when Ana’s best friend falls deathly ill after the brunch.

But Ana is not the only one who had a score to settle with Paul. As the investigation unfolds, rumors of a secret network that uses ancient methods to obtain justice begin to emerge. Vengeance is sweet, but it can also be deadly. Ana and Vera are determined to find the truth before Ana takes the fall and their own long-buried history comes to light.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778360056
Publisher:	Park Row Books
Publication date:	03/10/2026
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.13(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.23(d)

About the Author

Lisa Unger is a NYT and internationally bestselling author. Her books are published in 33 languages, with millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, an honor held by only a few writers including Agatha Christie. Her work has been named on "Best Book" lists from Today, People, GMA, EW, Amazon, IndieBound and many others. She has written for the NYT, WSJ, NPR, and Travel+Leisure. She lives in Florida with her family.

Editorial Reviews

A twisty and pacy thriller, Served Him Right reveals that betrayal is the most bitter poison of all.” —Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid series

“A break-up brunch goes terribly wrong in this deliciously twisted tale of revenge. The fast-paced plot pulled me in and the tangle of secrets and lies kept me guessing until the very end! Lisa Unger always delivers." —Ashley Elston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins


“A ticking time bomb. Deliciously wicked, with a slow drip of dread that builds to a boil, Served Him Right is darkly funny, deliciously twisted, and entirely addictive. I devoured it.” —Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate


“Lisa Unger's latest, Served Him Right, is a page-turner starring complex characters that you love and hate. Does this story offer an incredible plot, unrelenting twists–of course! This IS a Lisa Unger story, after all. I absolutely devoured this book.” —Rachel Howzell Hall, New York Times bestselling author of What Never Happened


“Lisa Unger is a consummate storyteller. With luminous prose, intricately developed characters, and elegantly crafted plots, her work captivates from the first page to the last.” —Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish

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