M.L. Rio's gripping novel explores the dark, intricate world of obsession, art, and the blurred boundaries between creation and destruction. Through a narrative that weaves together mystery and psychological tension, Rio crafts a story that challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about artistic ambition, personal desire, and the lengths people will go to achieve their vision. A taut, atmospheric thriller that examines the cost of creative passion.

Because Rio understands that the most compelling stories exist in the spaces between light and shadow. Hot Wax is a novel that refuses easy answers, instead inviting readers into a morally complex world where artistic ambition and personal destruction are inextricably linked.

• Author: M.L. Rio

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster

• Format: Hardcover