All the Whys of Delilah's Demise

A twist-filled mystery thriller set in near-future Seattle.

In New Seattle, popularity is everything, a catchy personal brand is a must, and everyone has an opinion on everybody else, all of it culminating in a People List where high rank brings perks and money. A rocky year into adulthood, Scottie is skidding toward the bottom spot. When a brand finally comes her way, it's a calamitous one: Scottie is blamed for the accidental death of the longtime #1, a charismatic stage actress named Delilah.

Scottie is convinced someone murdered Delilah. She'll have to prove it alone, her only confidante her AI chip, Cece. The clock is ticking. The People List will update in a week and last place brings a one-way trip into the frozen wasteland outside the town gates.

The sensible move: work on her brand. The risky move: pursue a killer.