HQ snags 'tradwife murder mystery' from Jo Piazza

HQ, an imprint of HarperCollins, has acquired a psychological thriller from Jo Piazza.

Publisher Manpreet Grewal acquired UK & Commonwealth rights (excluding Canada) for Everyone Is Lying To You from Susan Armstrong at C&W Agency on behalf of Pilar Queen at United Talent Agency.

Grewal said: “Jo Piazza is an outstanding storyteller with the ability to turn her hand to any genre, so I knew I was in for a wild ride when Everyone Is Lying To You landed in my inbox. Told through multiple viewpoints, and interspersed with police transcripts and social media posts, it explores the dark side of social media fame and exposes the ugly truths hidden behind those perfectly curated online profiles. It’s a one sitting read, and the tradwife thriller readers have been waiting for. I can’t wait to publish it.”

Piazza said: “After spending a ridiculous amount of time in the world of tradwives, this book baked as easily as a delicious loaf of sourdough bread. This murder mystery is exactly what we need right now.”

Susan Armstrong said: “This irresistible thriller set in the world of tradwives is an absolute delight. Jo’s sublime storytelling voice elevates this novel to be as surprising and thought-provoking as it is fun and compulsive. I can’t wait for Manpreet and the team at HQ to launch this superb book in the summer of 2025.”

Everyone Is Lying To You will be published in hardback, trade paperback, e-book and audiobook in July 2025.