A comedic thriller/cozy mystery, #CrimeTime is based on a real-life armed burglary Jeneva and her husband Drew witnessed in their Chicago apartment building, followed by the discovery that their upstairs neighbor was a drug lord. Complete with sound effects and performed in dialogue by a full cast, including actor & TikTok sensation Abelardo Campuzano and Tony Award-nominated actress Jennifer Damiano, it’s a delightful romp through the murky, unpredictable realms of crime, family, and the TikTok algorithm.
#CRIMETIME
Going viral has never been so dangerous
The first audio original from Jeneva Rose, the author of blockbuster bestsellers The Perfect Marriage and You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, #CrimeTime is a full-cast mystery comedy written with her husband, Drew Pyne
Nadiya loves her privacy: living alone and writing a popular series of crime novels under a pen name, she’s worked hard to build the quiet life she cherishes. But all that changes when her long-lost half-brother Chase comes to town, needing a place to stay until he can get back on his feet. Chase’s dream job is Nadiya’s worst nightmare: he’s an aspiring TikTok star, oversharing on the internet at every opportunity.
When a burglary occurs in the apartment upstairs, Chase decides to film and post all the action. Unbeknownst to him, this was not a random break-in, but a targeted operation run by dangerous criminals. Overnight, Chase’s videos go viral, garnering millions of views and amassing a huge following of loyal #Chasers. It’s everything he’s ever dreamt of, expect the attention has brought the wrong kind of heat. Chase and Nadiya are plunged into a world of organized crime, and together, they must uncover the truth and clear their names before they become the next victims.
Performed by a full cast and filled with both laugh-out-loud banter and shocking twists, #CrimeTime is a delightful romp through the murky, unpredictable realms of crime, family, and the TikTok algorithm.
Sarah Reida spoke with Jeneva and Drew; the video of their conversation is below!
Jeneva Rose is the international bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage, One of Us is Dead and You Shouldn’t Have Come Here. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages and optioned for film/TV. Originally from Wisconsin, she currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Drew, and English bulldog, Winston. When she’s not writing, you can find her making TikTok videos or asking her husband to cool it on the video games. #CrimeTime is her first cowritten project with her husband Drew. For more information, visit Instagram @jenevaroseauthor, Tiktok @jenevaroseauthor, Twitter @jenevarosebooks, Facebook Jeneva Rose, or Jeneva’s website.
Drew Pyne received his MBA from Cornell and also took enough credits to get 1/6th of an MFA (this apparently means something to him). Originally from Wisconsin, he now lives in Chicago with his talented wife, Jeneva Rose, and English bulldog. When he’s not working or co-writing, you can find him reacting to movies on TikTok or playing video games. #CrimeTime is his first cowritten project with his wife Jeneva.
#CrimeTime is available everywhere audiobooks are sold.
Sarah Reida is the author of NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, a dark comedy thriller about a killer targeting the morally bankrupt residents of an upscale neighborhood, which will be out in April. Click here to learn more about Sarah.
