Paperback Release Date: October 7, 2025
About The Book:
Chilling killings terrorize a town and bring together two detectives to face the hardest tasks of their lives. Jack Ludlum, who relies on his brawn to get things done, is now paired with his archenemy, Jill Jarred, a brilliant investigator with keen intuition. As they delve into the secret world of incels and white supremacists, and conflict between local authorities and the FBI rages, a media frenzy further complicates the mission.
Is there a serial killer on the loose? Or something entirely different? Will their clashing personalities be their undoing, or can they unite to stop the killer before they kill each other?
What Goes Around is a dynamic thriller that examines the intricacies of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that transcend time. With its pulse-pounding pace, captivating characters, and a revelatory twist that challenges the boundaries of life and death, this novel will keep you hooked from the first page to the last, and thinking long afterwards.
‘What Goes Around starts off at a breakneck pace and doesn’t let up until it reaches its unexpected conclusion.’ Lisa Black, New York Times bestselling author of the Locard Institute thrillers
‘An adrenaline-fueled novel, the action breathlessly driven by two detectives – Jill Jarred and Jack Ludlum – relentlessly pursuing the bloody trails left by a serial killer with a dark sense of justice, deadly groups of white supremacists, and one lonely, alienated boy caught up in the violence.’ Kathleen Kent, New York Timesbestselling author
About The Author:
Author Bio:
Michael Wendroff is the author of What Goes Around, a debut thriller published by Bloomsbury, which bestselling author Lisa Black calls a “brilliant debut,” and bestselling author J.D. Black says “Relentless and gritty, Wendroff expertly weaves a narrative that begs, ‘just one more page…’”
The book was inspired by what his mother said to him the second he was born: “Oh! How nice to see you–Again!”
Michael has an MBA in marketing from NYU, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. He is a global marketing consultant.
His mother was an editor (watching his mother scribbling in red ink on manuscript pages at home on weekends prepared him for his own editor’s comments!). She remarried a literary agent, so Michael was friendly with many authors, and even spent a vacation with Robert Ludlum. Watching Ludlum hand-write his 450 page novels on yellow legal pads didn’t dissuade Michael from trying to write a novel (though he’s thankful for his PC).
What Goes Around was launched in the USA, UK, and Australia, and the hardcover has already been through three printings. Foreign language rights have thus far been sold in Italian, Japanese, and Hungarian. The trade paperback edition will be published October 6, 2025. The Amazon AI summary of reader reviews says:“Customers find the book engaging and a real page-turner. They describe it as suspenseful with interesting twists and turns. The plot is intricate with relevant storyline that evokes emotions like anger, sadness, laughter, and happiness. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and fast-paced chapters that keep them hooked until the end.”
Fun fact: Michael’s great-grandfather was brought over by Thomas Edison from the University of Copenhagen to work with him. He holds a number of patents, including for plastic buttons. Michael proudly wears button- down shirts whenever he can. http://michaelwendroff.com/
Social Media:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mwendroff
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TikTok: @Michael Wendroff
Book Blurbs:
-JD Barker: “Relentless and gritty, Wendroff expertly weaves a narrative that begs, ‘just one more page…’”
-Kathleen Kent: “What Goes Around is an adrenaline- fueled novel, the action breathlessly driven by two detectives relentlessly pursuing the bloody trails left by a serial killer with a dark sense of justice, deadly groups of white supremacists, and one lonely, alienated boy caught up in the violence.”
-Lisa Black: “What Goes Around starts off at a breakneck pace and doesn’t let go until it reaches its unexpected conclusion.”
-LM Chilton: “What a twist! This book grabs you from the first chapter and doesn’t ever let you go! A brilliant debut!
-Lori Brand: “Fast-paced propulsive thriller that doesn’t let up-Highly Recommended!”
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