Malibu Rising

Set against the glamorous backdrop of Malibu in August 1983, "Malibu Rising" unravels the tumultuous history of the famous Riva family over a single, fateful day. As Nina Riva, a surfing icon and supermodel, prepares for her annual, legendary end-of-summer party, the air crackles with anticipation and simmering tension. Her brothers, championship surfer Jay and talented photographer Hud, along with their beloved younger sister Kit, are all navigating their own personal and professional challenges under the shadow of their absent, legendary rockstar father, Mick Riva. As the alcohol flows and the music thumps, the novel masterfully interweaves the present-day chaos of the party—with its unexpected guests, illicit encounters, and brewing conflicts—with flashbacks detailing the Rivas' complex upbringing, their parents' passionate yet destructive love story, and the secrets that have shaped their lives. By morning, the magnificent Riva mansion will be engulfed in flames, a dramatic culmination of the night's revelations and the family's long-held grievances, leaving readers to piece together how decades of love, betrayal, and ambition led to such a fiery end. It's a poignant exploration of family bonds, the burden of legacy, and the allure and peril of fame.