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When a prominent socialite, Vivienne Harcourtt, is found murdered in her lavish estate, the shockwaves ripple through her circle of powerful friends and enemies alike. The case draws the attention of world-renowned detective Benoit Blanc, who soon discovers that beneath the Harcourtt family's polished exterior lies a dark maze of betrayal, greed, and buried secrets.
At the center of it all is Elise Drysdale, a devoted mother and wife to the infamous Ransom Drysdale-a man once accused of murder, now seemingly reformed. Their idyllic life with their two children, Harrison and Hazel, begins to unravel when whispers link Ransom to Vivienne's death. As tensions mount, Elise must confront the possibility that the man she loves may be guilty once again.
But the mystery runs deeper than anyone suspects. From Millie Harcourtt's glittering parties to the shadowy dealings of Milo Davis, a charming manipulator obsessed with Elise, every member of their circle has something to hide. Each clue uncovers another layer of deception-until the truth threatens to destroy them all.
As Blanc races to piece together the puzzle, Elise must decide whether to protect her family or expose the truth that could tear it apart.
Wake Up Dead Man is a gripping, character-driven whodunit filled with dark secrets, emotional stakes, and shocking twists. Combining the elegant mystery of Knives Out with the emotional depth of a domestic thriller, it explores how love, loyalty, and lies can turn deadly when the past refuses to stay buried.