{"product_id":"montecito-9798987960226","title":"Montecito","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A gripping crime drama ... an engrossing story ... a marvelously entertaining suspense tale. OUR VERDICT: GET IT.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Kirkus Reviews (Critical Recommendation)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Anyone interested in a compelling character-driven mystery will devour this story. It's unlike any crime novel I've read before but is no less gripping for it.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Independent Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontecito: Where having it all sometimes means having the most to hide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smart guy, Hollis Crawford has certainly fouled things up. He planted his family in California's wealthiest town, backed his wife's transition from high-powered public relations partner to non-profit volunteer, and then got fired-not once, not twice, but three times. Now, with his savings drained and his prospects dwindling, Hollis is desperate for one last chance to keep his family afloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich is why the mysterious Wimby family-Montecito's latest imported millionaires-seem heaven sent. Towering Cyrus Wimby commands a sprawling mansion, a winery, and a stunning wife as pedigreed as his stable of horses-a life of wealth and privilege. But Cyrus has his eyes on a bigger prize. To get it, he will need help. The help of someone hungry. Someone desperate. Someone like Hollis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a chance for Hollis to save his career, his marriage, and his family. All he has to do is say yes ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Cox\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Inveniam Viam Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.76d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798987960226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCox, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael Cox is a native Tennessean and the author of the literary suspense novel Montecito. A graduate of the University of Alabama and the Stanford Graduate School of Business, he spent years working in and around Wall Street-an experience that sharpens his believable portrayal of wealth, power, corruption, and ambition. Montecito, his debut novel, was originally serialized in the Montecito Journal from July 2022 to February 2023. He currently lives in Santa Barbara, CA and is at work on new fiction. Learn more at www.bymichaelcox.com.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Michael Cox \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48752095658141,"sku":"9798987960226","price":22.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_20599f72-85f0-426b-a4f9-3989d54bec00.jpg?v=1785920048","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/montecito-9798987960226","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}