Always the First to Die

“A storm is coming and its name is Always the First to Die. It’s a breathtaking thriller filled with jaw-dropping twists and lump-in-the-throat emotion–a love letter to cinema and family. R. J. Jacobs is a masterful storyteller. A must read.” – Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift and Every Last Fear“Eerily creepy…well-written and expertly delivered.” – Mystery and Suspense Magazine“In Always the First to Die, fans of horror movie tropes will fly through this fast-paced thriller. A deliciously wicked read.” – Rea Frey, award-winning author of Not Her Daughter and Secrets of Our House“Nothing sets up the perfect conditions for a locked room mystery like being trapped in the Florida Keys, especially if you’re there to rescue your daughter from your horror film producer father-in-law, who’s trying to repeat both the success and sacrifices of his most famous production. Also, there’s an unstable actress ready to sue the production and convinced that someone’s trying to kill her. And that husband who went missing a year back? Maybe you’re about to find out why. Fans of horror cinema will enjoy the meta-textual elements of the novel, as the characters frequently discuss not just scary movies, but the nature of fear itself. ” – CrimeReads“RJ Jacobs’ Always the First to Die is an utterly unique thriller that combines horror movies, hurricanes, and deadly secrets from the past. It’s also an intense ride about a mother who will do anything to save her daughter. Fast-paced, suspenseful, stormy, and definitely not to be missed” – David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of The Finalists“Solid mystery…Jacobs makes good use of traditional horror tropes–things that go bump in the night, dark rooms, a creepy mansion, and no phone service–while convincingly showing Florida before and after a category-four hurricane. Horror film buffs will want to check this one out.” – Publishers Weekly

R.J. JACOBS has practiced as a psychologist since 2003. He maintains a private practice in Nashville, and he’s the author of And Then You Were Gone and Somewhere in the Dark.

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