Reputation - Paperback

Reputation by Sarah Vaughan - Gripping Psychological Thriller

From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal—now a hit Netflix series—comes Reputation, a taut psychological thriller that explores the devastating consequences of public scrutiny and online abuse.

A Politician Under Pressure

Emma has climbed the political ladder at great personal cost. Her marriage has crumbled, and her relationship with her fourteen-year-old daughter Flora hangs by a thread. As a woman in politics, Emma faces relentless scrutiny—every decision dissected, every misstep amplified. The constant barrage of insults, threats, and online trolling tests her resolve daily. She knows her reputation is everything, and one mistake could destroy everything she's built.

A Mother-Daughter Crisis

Flora is navigating her own nightmare at school, facing heartless bullying that mirrors her mother's public persecution. When a teenage girl takes her own life, Emma channels her pain into action, lobbying for legislation to protect women and girls from online abuse. Mother and daughter find their struggles uncomfortably intertwined, each fighting battles that blur the line between personal and political.

A Body. A Secret. A Reckoning.

Then the unthinkable happens: a man is found dead in Emma's home. A man she had every reason to fear. A man she wanted gone. As investigators close in and the media frenzy intensifies, Emma must fight to protect both her reputation and her family. With everything at stake, she's pushed to her absolute limits as her carefully constructed life threatens to collapse.

Critical Acclaim

"Astonishingly timely and clever, utterly gripping." —Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb." —Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author

Why Readers Love This Book

Reputation is a masterclass in suspense from a writer CrimeReads calls an absolute "master of suspense." This breathless, twisty thriller brilliantly illustrates a chilling truth: it isn't who you are that matters—it's who people think you are. Perfect for fans of domestic thrillers, political intrigue, and stories that examine the dark side of public life and social media.

This paperback edition from Atria Books is a must-read for 2023 and an excellent book club pick that will spark intense discussion about reputation, gender, family dynamics, and the price of ambition.