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The Intern, A Novel, by Michele Campbell

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THE INTERN

By Michele Campbell

Published by St. Martin’s Press

Coming October 3, 2023!

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A young Harvard law student falls under the spell of a charismatic judge in this timely and thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder.

Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret that could destroy her career. Her troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and Conroy is the judge on his case. When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison’s quest for answers brings her deep into the judge’s glamorous world. Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal? Is she trying to help Madison or use her as a pawn? And why is somebody trying to kill her? As the two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, will they save each other, or will betrayal leave one of them dead?

Early raves for THE INTERN

“This is suspense at its finest! Sharply written and masterfully plotted, The Intern is an addictive and cinematic page-turning thriller, further cementing Michele Campbell as a top voice in the genre.”
— Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of You Shouldn’t Have Come Here.

“Completely entertaining! With its nonstop action, powerful motivations, propulsive pace, and cinematic Boston setting, THE INTERN has Hollywood written all over it. Michele Campbell has perfected the modern legal thriller– and fans of The Firm will devour this contemporary high-stakes combination of family pressures, legal machinations, and jaw-dropping twists. I could not turn the pages fast enough!”
— Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today Bestselling author of The House Guest.

“THE INTERN had me hooked from page one. It’s a deftly plotted, fast-moving thriller featuring two brainy, badass women I was rooting for immediately. Both Madison and Kathryn are believably imperfect, each struggling with her own family ties and inherited obligations, while trying to pursue happiness and ambition at the very highest echelons of law and society. The cat-and-mouse storyline kept me guessing right up to its suspenseful, satisfying conclusion. At the same time, this is also a story about redemption, resilience, and the right to free oneself from the past, no matter what that may have been.”
— Helen Wan, author of The Partner Track, currently streaming on Netflix.

“Richly drawn characters and a fascinating premise that enthralls from page one. Campbell keeps the twists coming until the tension is almost unbearable. Harrowing in the best way, I raced through this compelling read!”
— Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of THE LAST MRS. PARRISH

“The Intern is part John Grisham, part Lisa Gardner. Character-driven suspense that kept me up reading far too late.”
— Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series

“Wow, what a thrill ride! Grisham meets Gillian Flynn. Simply unputdownable!”
— Wendy Walker, bestselling author of What Remains.

“I tore through this expertly crafted tale of two brilliant women, trapped in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, both with too much to lose. Filled with keen insights about class, ambition and family, The Intern is sure to be a huge fall hit.”
— Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author of Beneath the Surface.

“THE INTERN is an expertly crafted page-turner that thrums with tension, authenticity, and heart. Fans of gripping legal thrillers will devour it!”
— Robyn Harding, internationally bestselling author of THE PARTY.

“Harvard Law School student Madison Rivera gets sucked into a deadly vortex of lies and secrets when she starts working for influential federal judge Katherine Conroy in Michele Campbell’s non-stop roller coaster of a thriller, The Intern. Campbell’s deep knowledge of the law, well-drawn characters, and skill at creating plots with surprises at every turn shine through. This is a don’t miss read!”
— Sarah Stewart Taylor, author of the Maggie D’arcy mystery series.

“Your Honor meets The Sopranos meets every twist Michele Campbell has ever delivered, times ten. A surefire hit you shouldn’t start until you clear your calendar. A revenge thriller at its best!”
— Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of I Didn’t Do It.

“THE INTERN expertly entwines plot surrounding family, success, ethics, justice, and ultimately, courage, in a breathless race to the satisfying finish.”
— Jessica Strawser, author of The Next Thing You Know.

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Happy first day of Fall! There’s a chill in the Happy first day of Fall! There’s a chill in the air here in New Hampshire. Hope you’re somewhere cozy with something good to read. 🍂 THE INTERN, coming October 3, available for preorder now! #books #bookstagram #fall #spookyseason #thriller #suspense #theintern
Happy Friday!! THE INTERN comes out in a little ov Happy Friday!! THE INTERN comes out in a little over a week, and I am thrilled to announce my tour. Hope to see you in person or online to chat about my new book, the rise of the legal thriller, strong women, the craft of writing and every other topic under the sun! #books #bookstagram #booktour #legalthriller #suspense #strongwomen #theintern #michelecampbellbooks #authorsofinstagram
Still over the moon that THE INTERN is a September Still over the moon that THE INTERN is a September @bookofthemonth selection!! If you want to read my new legal thriller before it hits bookstores on October 3, you can get it right now from Book of the Month! Even better, the gorgeous #BOTM hardcover edition is only $9.99 for new members!! #books #bookstagram #bookclub #bookofthemonth #bookofthemonthclub #subscriptionbox #thriller #legalthriller #theintern #michelecampbell
AMAZING GIVEAWAY ALERT!! @stmartinspress is giving AMAZING GIVEAWAY ALERT!! @stmartinspress is giving away finished copies of THE INTERN on @goodreads! Head over there now for your chance to win! #books #bookstagram #bookshelf #bookaddict #freebooks #giveaway #contest #thriller #legalthriller #michelecampbell #theintern #authorsofinstagram
Who doesn’t love thrillers on audio? I’m so ex Who doesn’t love thrillers on audio? I’m so excited to share an excerpt of the awesome audio of THE INTERN, narrated by the wildly talented @sarahmollo! Listen now at link in bio. Coming from @macmillan.audio on 10/3, available for preorder now. #books #bookstagram #audiobook #thriller #legalthriller #michelecampbell #theintern
Starting the week off strong with a lawyer pic fro Starting the week off strong with a lawyer pic from back in the day! THE INTERN, coming 10/3, available for preorder now. #books #bookstagram #thriller #legalthriller #law #lawyer #reallife #author #michelecampbellbooks #theintern
Hope you did something fun this weekend! I went to Hope you did something fun this weekend! I went to the fair. #statefair #tunbridgeworldsfair #fair #carnival #rides #livestock #weekend #fall #vibes #vermont #newengland #authorsofinstagram
I am thrilled to share this wonderful review from I am thrilled to share this wonderful review from @library_journal for THE INTERN! Libraries were the first place that I learned to love books, and to this day they are where I go not just to read but to write. So this means a lot. Thank you!!! #grateful #books #bookstagram #bookshelf #library #thriller #suspense #legalthriller #theintern
Do you love book clubs, podcasts, cocktails and th Do you love book clubs, podcasts, cocktails and thrillers? Great news!! The delightful folks at @bookofthemonth just dropped the latest episode of their #virtualbooktour podcast, and this one is all about THE INTERN!! We discuss what to wear to your next book club meeting, how to mix a sake cocktail and whether federal judges are actually corrupt. So much fun, it ought to be illegal! Listen now at link in bio. #books #bookstagram #bookofthemonthclub #podcast #thriller #legalthriller #michelecampbell #theintern
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THE INTERN, available now as a @bookofthemonth ear THE INTERN, available now as a @bookofthemonth early release! Coming 10/3 to bookstores, available to preorder now.
Can you believe where I am? I can’t!! Experience Can you believe where I am? I can’t!! Experience of a lifetime. Pinching myself! #bookofthemonth #botm #virtualbooktour #books #bookstagram #thriller #legalthriller #grateful #theintern
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Happy book birthday to my talented friend @kairaro Happy book birthday to my talented friend @kairarouda! BENEATH THE SURFACE is a delicious tale of scandal and schemes among the one per cent, as a billionaire’s family goes on a yachting trip during a storm. This weekend one of them will be crowned heir. One is in line to lose everything. But in the coming storm, so much can go dangerously wrong. You won’t put this one down! #books #bookstagram #suspense #thriller #mustread #kairarouda #authorsofinstagram
I am beyond thrilled to share the news that THE IN I am beyond thrilled to share the news that THE INTERN is @bookofthemonth’s September early release selection! To have my book chosen by such a revered and storied force in the book world is an incredible honor. I’m also delighted and grateful for the beautiful words that my friend @jenevaroseauthor shared to accompany the announcement. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! And folks, you can sign up now to get THE INTERN in your September BOTM box and read it a month before it hits shelves. #bookstagram #bookofthemonth #botm #septemberbook #thriller #legalthriller #theintern #michelecampbell #jenevarose #grateful
Scarecrows at the grocery store can mean only one Scarecrows at the grocery store can mean only one thing — fall thrillers are coming! THE INTERN is out 10/3 and available for preorder now! #fall #spookyseason #thriller #legalthriller #books #bookstagram #theintern #michelecampbell #authorsofinstagram
Happy Friyay!! Heading into the weekend with my fa Happy Friyay!! Heading into the weekend with my favorite quote for THE INTERN from the great @jenevaroseauthor, for which I am eternally grateful. ❤️ And keep your eye on my Insta stories for more stops on #theinternreviewtour. THE INTERN is coming 10/3 and available for preorder now! #books #bookstagram #bookreview #booktour #suspense #thriller #legalthriller #michelecampbell #weekend #theinternreviewtour
Happy Monday! Excited to announce that today begin Happy Monday! Excited to announce that today begins THE INTERN Bookstagram review tour in partnership with @booksparks!!!! I’ll be sharing highlights in my Instagram story. Even better, there are #giveaways! Go to @booksparks Insta to enter! #books #bookstagram #giveaway #contest #thriller #legalthriller #michelecampbell #theinternreviewtour
Beyond grateful to see THE INTERN on @goodreads re Beyond grateful to see THE INTERN on @goodreads readers’ list of most anticipated fall thrillers — and in such amazing company. Thank you to all for the support!!! #books #bookstagram #bookshelf #reads #goodreads #readerschoice #thriller #legalthriller #theintern #fall #spookyseason
Happy book birthday to my talented friend @reafrey Happy book birthday to my talented friend @reafreyauthor! THE OTHER YEAR is out today and sounds absolutely gripping. “On a coveted two-week beach vacation, working mom Kate Baker’s nine-year-old daughter, Olivia, vanishes suddenly among the waves—a heart-dropping incident that threatens to uproot her entire reality. But in the next moment, Olivia resurfaces, joyously splashing. In another set of circumstances that hold a different fate, Kate doesn’t have to wonder. Because in that “other” world, in the pulse-pounding seconds after Olivia goes under, she doesn’t come back up. Told in parallel timelines, Kate begins to live two lives—one in which Olivia resurfaces and one in which she doesn’t.” Can’t wait to read! Congrats, Rea! #books #bookstagram #authorsofinstagram
Climbing my way out of this week! Who’s ready fo Climbing my way out of this week! Who’s ready for the weekend?? #friyay #weekendvibes #mountains #newengland #authorsofinstagram
THE INTERN is visiting with the @thebookclubcookbo THE INTERN is visiting with the @thebookclubcookbook! Follow them if you love pairing books with food and wine. Yum!!! #books #bookstagram #bookclub #cookbook #food #wine #suspense #thriller #legalthriller #michelecampbell #theintern
Delighted to announce that SHE WAS THE QUIET ONE, Delighted to announce that SHE WAS THE QUIET ONE, my chilling thriller about twin sisters and murder at a swanky New England boarding school, is included in the @audible superstar sale! Narrated by the talented @januarylavoy. Just $6.99 for a limited time. Read an excerpt now at link in bio. #books #bookstagram #audio #thriller #suspense #beachread #twins #boardingschool #stmartinspress #audiblebooks #michelecampbell #macmillanaudio
Back in the day! #lawyer #courthouse #legalthrille Back in the day! #lawyer #courthouse #legalthriller #books #bookstagram #theintern #michelecampbell #michelemartinez #authorsofinstagram
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