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I Might Be In Trouble
A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling gay writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead—and must enlist the help of his literary agent to get rid of the body and spin the entire misadventure into his next big book.
A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a resounding success, which made the publication of his second book—a total flop—all the more devastating. Now, David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to come up with the next great idea for his third manuscript, one that will redeem him in the eyes of readers, reviewers, the entire publishing world…and maybe even his ex-boyfriend.
The issue is, good ideas are hard to come by, and the mounting pressure of a near-empty bank account isn’t helping. But when David connects with a sexy stranger on a dating app, he figures a wild night out in New York City may be just what he needs to get his creative juices flowing. Lucky for him, his date turns out to be handsome, confident, and charming—everything David’s been looking for, really—not to mention the perfect distraction from yet another evening staring at a blank screen.
After one of the best nights of his life, David wakes up hungover but giddy—only to find prince charming dead next to him in bed. Horrified, completely confused, and suddenly faced with the implausible-but-somehow-plausible idea that he may have actually killed his date, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent, Stacey.
Together, David and Stacey must untangle the events of the previous night, cover their tracks, and spin the entire misadventure into David’s career-defining novel—if only they can figure out what to do with the body first.
A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a resounding success, which made the publication of his second book—a total flop—all the more devastating. Now, David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to come up with the next great idea for his third manuscript, one that will redeem him in the eyes of readers, reviewers, the entire publishing world…and maybe even his ex-boyfriend.
The issue is, good ideas are hard to come by, and the mounting pressure of a near-empty bank account isn’t helping. But when David connects with a sexy stranger on a dating app, he figures a wild night out in New York City may be just what he needs to get his creative juices flowing. Lucky for him, his date turns out to be handsome, confident, and charming—everything David’s been looking for, really—not to mention the perfect distraction from yet another evening staring at a blank screen.
After one of the best nights of his life, David wakes up hungover but giddy—only to find prince charming dead next to him in bed. Horrified, completely confused, and suddenly faced with the implausible-but-somehow-plausible idea that he may have actually killed his date, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent, Stacey.
Together, David and Stacey must untangle the events of the previous night, cover their tracks, and spin the entire misadventure into David’s career-defining novel—if only they can figure out what to do with the body first.
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Expected publication December 3, 2024
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Daniel Aleman
3 books200 followersDaniel Aleman is the award-winning author of INDIVISIBLE. Born and raised in Mexico City, he currently lives in Toronto. His second novel, BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN, is out now, and his adult debut, I MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE, is coming in late 2024.
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April 27, 2024
I am going to shout about this book to the rooftops! It contains so many different themes, all surrounding protagonist David Alvarez and the fierce loneliness that encompasses his life. There's also lost love, fairy-tale romance, the meaning of friendship, and grief--not to mention all-out panic. David becomes a literary wunderkind when his first book reaches the bestseller lists. But his second book tanks, and his agent, Stacey, is on his heels for another one. Trying to drown his sorrows, David swipes on Grindr until he finds Robert, a guy looking for a fun time. They spend a whirlwind night together and end up in David's apartment... where in the morning, Robert is dead. With no idea what to do, David calls Stacey, and the two of them begin a Weekend at Bernie's farce as they figure out how to dispense with Robert's body. The story seems to wrap at the midpoint, but a different season of David's life begins after that, and the reader is unsure of where things are headed. David himself is so complex, and I really identified with him and his struggles (despite never having a dead body in my bed... so far).
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April 12, 2023One of my favorite YA authors is publishing an adult book!
A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling gay writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead—and must enlist the help of his literary agent to get rid of the body and spin the entire misadventure into his next big book.
A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling gay writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead—and must enlist the help of his literary agent to get rid of the body and spin the entire misadventure into his next big book.
April 5, 2024
Hi!! I’m so, so excited to share this book with you!
The first spark of inspiration for I MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE came to me in the spring of 2020. I was walking through empty city streets when I had a sudden realization: My life was so different from what I'd thought being in my 20s would be. Sitcoms and movies had promised these would be the best years of my life… instead, I was single, lonely, and grappling with the daunting prospect of releasing my debut novel in the midst of a pandemic.
From those feelings of isolation and frustration came the question: “What would a story depicting my reality look like?” I found humor in the answer, and that’s how the character of David came to be—a struggling writer who's trying to come up with "the next big idea" for his third book, one that will hopefully save him from ruin.
This novel follows David as he wakes up to find a dead body in his bed, which forces him to make tough decisions and leads him into ridiculous situations. My hope all along was to make I MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE feel fun, twisty, and thrilling—but I also wanted to tell a story about a character who’s simply trying his best. Someone who has big dreams and is struggling to turn them into a reality. Someone who at times feels lonely and desperately craves connection. Someone who feels let down by some of the things life has handed to him, and who is now attempting to bridge the distance between the life he imagined and the life he's living.
I hope you’ll see pieces of yourself in this character, and that you will feel just a little less alone after turning the last page. Thank you for being here for the wild ride that is I MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE.
The first spark of inspiration for I MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE came to me in the spring of 2020. I was walking through empty city streets when I had a sudden realization: My life was so different from what I'd thought being in my 20s would be. Sitcoms and movies had promised these would be the best years of my life… instead, I was single, lonely, and grappling with the daunting prospect of releasing my debut novel in the midst of a pandemic.
From those feelings of isolation and frustration came the question: “What would a story depicting my reality look like?” I found humor in the answer, and that’s how the character of David came to be—a struggling writer who's trying to come up with "the next big idea" for his third book, one that will hopefully save him from ruin.
This novel follows David as he wakes up to find a dead body in his bed, which forces him to make tough decisions and leads him into ridiculous situations. My hope all along was to make I MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE feel fun, twisty, and thrilling—but I also wanted to tell a story about a character who’s simply trying his best. Someone who has big dreams and is struggling to turn them into a reality. Someone who at times feels lonely and desperately craves connection. Someone who feels let down by some of the things life has handed to him, and who is now attempting to bridge the distance between the life he imagined and the life he's living.
I hope you’ll see pieces of yourself in this character, and that you will feel just a little less alone after turning the last page. Thank you for being here for the wild ride that is I MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE.
March 15, 2024
I'm gonna need a few days to process this. This was unexpected in many ways, but so good.
The premise of this book is pretty wild (a writer and his literary agent moving a dead body) so I knew going into it that I was going to laugh, but I wasn't expecting how deep and impactful this would get.
I can't think of any other book I've read before that resembles this one. It's cringe comedy meets real life in your twenties meets unpacking the trauma from your past that's been holding you back. The result is 'I Might Be In Trouble' which ends up twisting its absurdity into a tender, crackling, relatable story that's easy to see yourself in.
I won't say any more because I don't want to ruin it for other people. But add this to your TBR. Be surprised. Laugh and cry like I did.
The premise of this book is pretty wild (a writer and his literary agent moving a dead body) so I knew going into it that I was going to laugh, but I wasn't expecting how deep and impactful this would get.
I can't think of any other book I've read before that resembles this one. It's cringe comedy meets real life in your twenties meets unpacking the trauma from your past that's been holding you back. The result is 'I Might Be In Trouble' which ends up twisting its absurdity into a tender, crackling, relatable story that's easy to see yourself in.
I won't say any more because I don't want to ruin it for other people. But add this to your TBR. Be surprised. Laugh and cry like I did.
July 21, 2023
Queer rep, publishing industry related plot, and a debacle involving a dead body? Sign me up!
October 19, 2023
I’ve read and loved both of Daniel Aleman’s previous books, and cant wait to see him shift in a new direction!👀
February 4, 2024
You will laugh, you will cry, you will love this.
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