Ticket 2 Ride

I might be in trouble is an understatement.

I found this book browsing new fiction at the library. The concept was intriguing: A writer wakes up with a dead body, and instead of calling for help, the body is moved to a different location, and the writer uses this for their next book.

Naturally, the story is more complicated, as the twists and turns complicate the writer’s book and several relationships. To be honest, sticking with book was challenging, the main character was somewhat annoying at times, taxing my patience. I kept with it, finishing in a couple of days.

I Might Be In Trouble (2024, Hatchett Books) is the first book I’ve read by Daniel Aleman, it appears to be his third book, same as his writer character. Aleman does a fine job of portraying his writer character’s fears, disappointments and vulnerability. I wonder how much he drew from himself in developing this character, whose name is David.

The story may intrigue many, but the sexual preference of Davis may be a turnoff. David is gay and he is involved in a number of sexual relationships, including with Robert, the deceased character in the book. I have to admit, the description of David’s sexual encounters was something I skimmed over. I have no issue with the main character being gay or having sex, I’m just not interested in a play by play. To be fair, graphic sex in novels doesn’t interest me, it’s a cheap plot device unless handled with brevity and folded neatly into the story. End of sermon.

Aleman’s story raises a number of ethical and lawful questions, which David navigates. Does he choose the correct answers? Who’s to say. I would have not taken the path David did, but as David, I would have considered it.

If I had to give the book a 1-5 score with 5 being the best, my score would be a 2.75. Better than average, some good insights and identifying realistic evidencery points.