Praise for THERE IS NO ETHAN

“Miles beyond mere cautionary tale, THERE IS NO ETHAN, is a thrilling cat and mouse saga as three strong women shut down a faux-charming predator. Heart. Wit. Truth. It’s all there on every page. People will talk about this book. And they should. It’s that good.”
— Gregg Olsen
NYTimes #1 bestselling author of If You Tell

“Perfect. Essential. Stunning. The missing manual for understanding what modern social engineering has done to us. A fearless, inspiring, relentless reclamation of power that will have you cheering wildly, begging others to read it and feeling strength you forgot you had.”
— Mandy Stadtmiller
author of Unwifeable

“Who is Ethan Schuman? That’s the question driving Anna Akbari’s propulsive new book, and the answer packs a wallop. Part memoir, part investigation, Akbari helps readers understand just how easily it is to get conned, no matter how smart or educated you may be. Will be devoured by fans of true crime and those who are still shocked when someone isn’t who they seem to be.”
— Abby Ellin
author of Duped: Double Lives, False Identities and the Con Man I Almost Married

“As someone who has lived it, this compelling story of a con artist’s cunning manipulation gave me chilling flashbacks. A riveting read that offers critical insight into how you get sucked into the twisted web of elaborate lies, clever excuses and mind games. A surprise twist, and the brave tenacity of the women who unmask this con, will keep you on the edge of your seat.”
— Benita Alexander
producer, Bad Surgeon on Netflix and He Lied About Everything on Investigation Discovery