Med school dropout and botanical enthusiast Lena is desperate for a job, any job, so when she’s offered a position working for one of Boston’s most elite families, she knows she must accept it—no matter how bizarre the interview or how vague the job description. But the glitz and glam of billionaire life is quickly tarnished and Lena soon finds herself vowing to get revenge—a poison-filled quest that leads her further into this hedonistic world than she ever bargained for, forcing her to decide how much—and who—she’s willing to sacrifice for payback.

The perfect next read for fans of Mexican Gothic, Tripping Arcadia is a page-turning and shocking tale with an unforgettable protagonist that explores family legacy and inheritance, the sacrifices we must make to get by in today’s world, and the intoxicating, dangerous power of wealth.

PRAISE FOR TRIPPING ARCADIA

“Gory and glittering, TRIPPING ARCADIA is a classic in the making.”

HANNAH WHITTEN, FOR THE WOLF

“…where Donna Tartt meets Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Dreamers. Kit Mayquist weaves a world as alluring and dangerous as an arcane poison.”

LYNDALL CLIPSTONE, LAKESEDGE

“A knockout powerhouse of a book I simply couldn’t put down”

R.H. HERRON, HUSH LITTLE BABY

About the Author:

A fan of everything spooky and indulgent, Kit Mayquist is a transmasculine writer of Gothic mysteries who can be found in the historic shadows of Boston, MA.

They have a MA degree in Medieval History from the University of Iceland, and a BA from Portland State University (and if you ask him, yes, Stumptown will always have the best coffee).

He is represented by Emmy Nordstrom Higdon at Westwood Creative Artists, Ltd.