The Garbage Man pulls you in from page one and doesn’t let go. Kayla Mousavi is fresh out of Harvard and lands a dream role at General Recycling—the golden child of tech with its magic trash-eating bacteria and larger-than-life CEO. But what starts as career goals quickly turns into a high-stakes thriller where nothing is what it seems.

Tessa Pacelli balances fast-paced corporate intrigue with unsettling psychological twists. Kayla’s journey from ambitious analyst to hunted whistleblower is wild—in the best way. The company’s glossy surface hides secrets that are genuinely disturbing, and the deeper she goes, the scarier it gets.

It’s one of those thrillers that feels a little too close to real life, with technology, power, and privacy all tangled together. Plus, the writing is snappy and sharp, with just enough edge to keep you flipping pages way past bedtime.

If you’re into smart suspense with a tech twist and a strong, relatable lead, definitely put this on your list.

Thank you to Tess Pacelli, the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.