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Drop Dead

Written by: Lily Chu
Narrated by: Phillipa Soo, John Cho
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Publisher's Summary

One mysterious mansion. Two rival journalists. Three weeks to uncover the story—and love—of a lifetime. Don’t miss this unforgettable romantic comedy performed by Phillipa Soo and John Cho!

Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death”. It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive.

Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal. Intrigued, Wes goes to the source to learn more—only to discover Nadine had the exact same idea…and the infuriating woman isn’t willing to respect dibs. Typical.

At first, Dot refuses to speak to either of the squabbling pair, but then they receive an unusual request—work together, and Dot will share everything. The offer seems too good to be true…and of course, it is: in a bitter twist of irony, Dot dies for real before she can finish recounting her story. Not all is lost, however. The estate’s executor allows Wes and Nadine access to Dot’s sprawling wonderland of a mansion for three weeks to find their answer. That’s three weeks of working together…three weeks of endless sweltering in tight spaces…three weeks of learning there could be something more between them than a desire to win at any cost.

And maybe, just maybe, under the rubble of all those could-have-beens they’ll uncover more than the secret of Dot Voline’s long-ago scandal—and Lady Death will finally embrace what she’s wanted from life all along.

©2024 Lily Chu (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.
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About the Creator- Lily Chu

About the Creator

Lily Chu loves ordering the second-cheapest wine, wearing perfume all the time, and staying up far too late with a good book. She writes romantic comedies set in Toronto with strong Asian characters.

About the Performer- Phillipa Soo

About the Performer

Phillipa Soo is best known for originating the role of “Eliza Schuyler Hamilton” in Broadway’s critically acclaimed show Hamilton, earning her a Tony nomination, an Emmy nomination for the filmed version, and a Grammy Award for the cast album.
Soo stars in the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestseller One True Loves opposite Simu Liu and Luke Bracey. On stage, Soo most recently played “Guenevere” in Aaron Sorkin’s revival of Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot on Broadway.
She is now in production on Ryan Murphy’s new ABC series Dr. Odyssey in which she is one of the leads alongside Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson.
Her theater credits include starring in Shaina Taub’s off-Broadway musical Suffs directed by Leigh Silverman and playing the role of “Cinderella” in the James Lapine & Stephen Sondheim production of Into the Woods. In 2018, Soo appeared on Broadway opposite Uma Thurman in the play The Parisian Woman and in 2017 played the title role in the Broadway musical Amelie. Soo also originated the role of “Natasha Rostova” in the 2012 Ars Nova production of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
Her television credits include Hulu’s critically acclaimed Dopesick and AppleTV+’s Shinning Girls. She also voiced a lead role in Netflix’s animated film Over the Moon and in Disney+’s film The One and Only Ivan. Soo starred in the Selena Gomez-produced The Broken Hearts Gallery and made her feature film debut in Fabien Constant’s Here and Now opposite Sarah Jessica Parker.
Phillipa recently released her children’s book Piper Chen Sings to uniformly excellent reviews.

About the Performer- John Cho

About the Performer

One of our most dynamic actors and a New York Times bestselling author, John Cho’s esteemed career has spanned over two decades. Cho has continued to deliver compelling performances in both film and television and has positioned himself as one of the first Korean American actors in the mainstream to break through business and cultural barriers. Cho can be seen in television and film ranging from mystery comedies to science fiction space westerns to dramas to romantic comedies to thrillers and more.
Cho first came into the spotlight in the 1999 hit comedy American Pie and the sequel, American Reunion. He starred as “Harold Lee” opposite Kal Penn in the cult comedies Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, and A Very Harold & Kumar 3-D Christmas. Cho went on to star in the iconic role of “Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu” in the motion picture reboots of the legendary Star Trek franchise, appearing in all three films— Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness for J.J. Abrams, and Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin.
Cho recently released his debut middle-grade book, Troublemaker, which debuted at #2 on the New York Times middle-grade bestseller list. Troublemaker is a galvanizing middle-grade offering that follows the LA riots in 1992 through the eyes of 12-year-old Korean American Jordan Park.

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It was cute

It’s a cute, easy-read with a completely predictable storyline and ending, but it was an enjoyable way to spend a day cleaning.

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loved the banter

I loved this story. made me smile and laugh. I got so caught up in their story. loved the communication they had at the end

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Absolutely delightful!

I was engaged from the start, and throughout. I loved the lightness, yet depth of the story. I always enjoy a book that makes me laugh out loud. Well done!

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A sweet storyline

Loved the progression of the character development, and the little twists in the story. overall an amazing performance that really kept me engaged.

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A feel good and mysterious romance

I loved the narration which brought this lovely story to life! Funny and poignant, it was full of heart and just the right amount of romance and mystery!

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Funny, intelligent characters

Wonderful narration brought these characters to life and I laughed out loud many times. No miscommunication trope, just mature adults able to talk through their difficulties as a couple and support each other.

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Thumbs up!

Entertaining and easy listening! Not exactly a complex storyline but I enjoyed the banter between the main characters!

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Trust this author to give a satisfying plot

Definitely we have romance but so much more. You could eliminate the romance and still enjoy this story. Dot Volene is intriguing and the main characters can be understood. They feel like real people you are routing for.

Note to Audible. I don't want to take any points off this novel because it is very enjoyable and well written. I would like a rating extra button that allows for ratings that are one step above, for those novels that you feel should become a must read or a classic, a recognition of a novel you know that will stay with you through your life. But we can't ask this of every novel. Just to entertain us and not be predictable can be solid 5s. A book like Hail Mary deserves that bit more as it moves us on a higher level.

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great story!

a great story that weaves bits of Canadianna and multi cultural family dynamics into it

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Lily Chu never disappoints

The characters are rich and layered. The dialogue is witty and fast paced. I always feel I learn a little something with each of her novels.
Please please please can we have Amy’s story next?

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