When a bestseller-to-be cuts too close to reality, its author must make a Faustian bargain... A thrilling story of fame, fortune, and impossible choices.

Caleb Horowitz is twenty-seven, and his wildest dreams are about to come true. His manuscript has caught the attention of the literary agent, who offers him fame, fortune and a taste of the literary life. He can't wait for his book to be shopped around to every editor in New York, except one: Avi Dietsch, a college rival and the novel's 'inspiration.'

When Avi gets his hands on the manuscript, he sees nothing but theft - and opportunity. And so Caleb is forced to make a Faustian bargain, one that tests his theories of success, ambition and the limits of art.

'Talent is rare, which is why I let out a big yippee reading Andrew Lipstein's Last Resort... Excellent' THE TIMES

'You won't read a more brilliantly executed literary romp this year' GUARDIAN

'A funny, fast-paced literary satire' DAILY TELEGRAPH

'Incredibly entertaining' NEW YORK TIMES, Editor's Choice

'Wicked fun... A deliciously absurd comedy' WASHINGTON POST

'If Less by Andrew Sean Greer left a hole in your life, good news: Last Resort will fill it' MEG MASON

'Caleb Horowitz is exactly the kind of character I love to hate' CLAIRE FULLER

'A rare accomplishment' RUMAAN ALAM

'Wickedly funny: I loved it' PATRICK GALE

'Superbly written, darkly funny and gripping from the first page. I absolutely loved it' EMMA STONEX