A Design to Die For

About This Audiobook

When Montauk’s glitzy Designer Showhouse spirals into a battlefield of passive aggression and power drills, decorator Meg Barrett finds her dream project smeared with secrets—and a body. Kathleen Bridge wrangles high-end decor and low-down deceit into a tightly wound mystery where every chaise lounge hides a clue and every swatch book could be a weapon. This isn’t just a whodunit—it’s a how-did-that-get-there-dunit, complete with clashing egos, competitive florists, and a ghost-hunting crew that may or may not be onto something. The atmosphere thrums with coastal chic and creeping dread, and Meg, equal parts dry wit and dogged instinct, proves that good taste doesn’t preclude good sleuthing. Vanessa Daniels’ narration elevates the material with a sly precision that mirrors Meg’s own observational humor. She nails the brittle tones of rival designers and the offbeat cadence of paranormal enthusiasts without veering into caricature. The production is crisp, the pacing leans into suspense without dragging, and the audiobook format sharpens the dialogue-driven tension. If you crave a mystery where the suspects all use the right shade of taupe—and threaten to kill with kindness—this one delivers design-forward drama with a satisfying edge of danger.