Katie Arnoldi's critically acclaimed debut novel Chemical Pink launched her onto the bestseller lists and so burrowed itself into the public's consciousness that its title was the answer to a double Jeopardy question. Now, seven years later, her second novel, The Wentworths , arrives, delivering a fascinating, erotic, dark, and savagely funny page-turner that will both satiate her fans and appeal to new readers of all stripes.

Arnoldi's searing portrait of a wealthy Westside, Los Angeles, family, is a true binge read--boldly dramatizing the dysfunctionality of the modern American family. Comic and horrifying, sadistic and hilarious, tragic and funny all at the same time, The Wentworths is a shocking yet redemptive tale that will have fans cheering.


The Wentworths was #10 on the L.A. Times Bestseller list for the week of May 4th!

David Mamet says of The Wentworths:
"Too funny, too true, too sad, and too short."

Kris Saknussemm, author of Zanesville says of The Wentworths:
"An egregiously engaging family of monsters from the fatty (but liposuctioned) heartland of Southern Californian prosperity and moral bankruptcy, who indulge in an eat-the wounded farce that will leave you hungry for more outrage. This is bad behavior at its very best. Wry, spry, forensic comedy. Aren't you glad you're not rich--and normal? Ha! Read Katie Arnoldi."


Listen to an audio excerpt from The Wentworths
Evil Steve reads a bit from "A Reflective Moment with Norman"