A runaway teenage sex worker. A corrupt congressman. A dangerous new drug.
In Tainted Love, Nim Stevens spins a sharp, emotionally charged tale of power, betrayal, and survival. Set in the underworld of San Francisco and the shadows of international crime, this bold literary thriller follows Marsh—a troubled yet resilient teenager—whose chance encounter with Congressman Richard Wineglass spirals into a deadly web of politics, sex, and manipulation.
As criminal empires and family legacies collide, Marsh must decide who to trust, what to believe, and how far she’s willing to go to escape the trap she's unknowingly walked into.
Gritty, raw, and darkly humorous, Tainted Love is a fast-paced coming-of-age noir for readers who aren’t afraid to look where the light doesn’t reach.