Cruelty Free

by Caroline Glenn

After a decade of exile, former A‑list actress Lila Devlin returns to Hollywood with a single purpose: revenge. Ten years earlier her infant daughter Josie was kidnapped and never recovered, turning Lila from beloved star to vilified "unfit mother" in the eyes of a ravenous press and true‑crime‑obsessed fans. Determined to reclaim her life, Lila launches a radical skincare line in memory of Josie, but a confrontation with a parasitic celebrity blogger ends in murder. With the help of her publicist Sylvie, she embarks on a blood‑soaked hunt, using the bodies of her victims as a secret ingredient for her products. As her brand soars, Lila uncovers the truth behind her daughter's disappearance, and her murderous side‑hustle threatens the fragile new life she has built. A dark, satirical thriller that skewers beauty standards, celebrity culture, and the corrosive nature of grief, *Cruelty Free* blends horror, psychological suspense, and razor‑sharp social commentary.