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COMING SOON

A THRILLING NEW AUDIoBOOK

DEAD FLOWERS


A washed-up child actor… 
A missing twin… 
Some stars burn out,
Others vanish without a trace.

Identical twins Will and Billy Benson were once the beloved child-stars of a hit '90s sitcom. One abrupt cancellation, and thirty years later, they've been relegated to ‘Where Are They Now?’ status.

Will walked away from the spotlight and settled into obscurity as a security guard. Billy, unable to accept the end of his glory days, spent the intervening decades chasing a comeback… and spiraling further and further into addiction.

One night, Billy shows up at Will’s apartmenT, panicked, bloodied, and mumbling cryptically. Something happened. Something bad, but by morning, he’s gone.

Now it’s up to Will to chase down clues and find his wayward twin. As he follows a trail of half-truths and faded memories, Will crosses paths with a cast of suspects pulled straight from Hollywood’s underbelly: a seedy agent, a shifty pornstar, a misogynistic online influencer, and a stalker from their fan club days.

Piece by piece, Will unravels the mystery of his brother’s disappearance, only to discover that the truth is darker, and far more dangerous, than he ever imagined. Now, he’s running out of time… but the closer he gets to the truth, the closer he gets to being the next to disappear

“J.M. Petrick is a soulful, inventive storyteller.
I can’t wait to see what he does next.”
- Taylor Jenkins Reid


Matchbook Press is an independent publisher based in Los Angeles, California. With a primary focus on audio fiction, our books are unique, immersive experiences, blending evocative music, cinematic sound design, and nuanced performances from riveting voice actors.

Like its namesake, we believe the smallest spark can light the biggest fire. We champion bold storytelling, boundary-pushing ideas, and the writers who dare to strike the match. From raw debuts to genre-bending collections, Matchbook Press is where fearless work finds its flame.