CHICAGO, IL, September 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Perfect marriage. Prestigious family. Political privilege. When everything unravels, how far will one woman go to prove her innocence?

M. J. Slater's electrifying new novel, Falling on Southport (The Wild Rose Press, November 10, 2025, ASIN: B0FMS6K2YC), thrusts readers into the high-stakes world of betrayal, scandal, and murder where appearances deceive and the truth could prove deadly.

Abigail Lethican's life is picture-perfect—until her husband admits to infidelity. Reeling from heartbreak, she follows him, only to discover he's been murdered. Suddenly cast as the prime suspect, Abigail faces a relentless trial and a merciless media spotlight. With her future hanging in the balance, she finds an unlikely ally in her enigmatic neighbor. Together, they uncover the shocking secrets hidden behind her husband's polished facade. But every revelation brings Abigail closer to the devastating truth: sometimes, the deadliest lies hide in plain sight.

Falling on Southport is a carefully crafted work of romantic suspense, combining elements of political thriller, family drama, and murder mystery that fans of Shari Lapena, Liane Moriarty and Ruth Ware will devour.

About the Author
M. J. Slater is a native Chicagoan with a love for film noir and sharp, suspenseful storytelling. After earning her degree at the University of Chicago, she built a career in finance before turning to fiction. She now resides in the suburbs with her husband, two daughters, and their dog, often drawing inspiration from the city she calls home and her long walks along Lake Michigan.

Falling on Southport is available for pre-order in ebook formats. It will be available on November 10, 2025, for order in eBook and paperback formats.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Southport-M-J-Slater-ebook/dp/B0FMS6K2YC

Barnes & Nobel: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/falling-on-southport-mj-slater/1148075696?ean=2940184615400

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/falling-on-southport/id6751197575

Connect with M. J. Slater

Website: https://www.mjslaterauthor.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573639370675&_rdr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.j.slater/

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