A manic, queer, fast-paced dark comedy mystery where identity is a costume, humor goes off the rails, and everything spins beautifully out of control.

Imagine Agatha Christie writing an episode of Community about a chaotic found family.

Every July 26th, six friends gather for Fake Night, a ritual where they slip out of their real identities and become entirely new people for one chaotic evening. Different names. Different personalities. Different lives. The rules are sacred: always stay in character, and whatever happens isn’t your fault, it’s your character’s.

But tonight, one of the six, Detective Vee, goes all in.

Armed with a suspects board, a magnifying glass, and way too much caffeine, she becomes obsessed with the idea that someone is hiding something devastating beneath their fake persona. As the night spirals into absurdity, featuring workaholic accountants, glitter-throwing daughters, chemistry experiments, and emotional explosions, the line between playacting and reality starts to blur.

As Vee digs deeper, her hunt for truth collides with an unexpected attraction to another woman, turning suspicion into desire and making the case dangerously personal.

Fueled by sharp wit, found family dynamics, and characters running from themselves straight into each other, Fake Night unfolds over one wild night of madness, mystery, and razor-sharp humor.

Warning: This book is a rollercoaster through insanity. Strap in for an unforgettable ride.