Mouth to Mouth

The New York Times describes Mouth to Mouth as a captivating enigma, with an unpredictable plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking final sentence. A struggling author stuck at the airport meets his former classmate, Jeff, who invites him to drinks in the First Class lounge. Jeff, who has a compelling and unsettling past, begins to share his story with the author, beginning with a fateful incident from his youth. After rescuing a drowning man on a morning walk, Jeff becomes obsessed with learning more about him, convinced that their paths are intertwined. To his surprise, the man he saved is Francis Arsenault, a prominent art dealer. Jeff secretly begins to visit Francis' Beverly Hills gallery and eventually lands a job there. However, as their relationship becomes increasingly dark, Jeff questions if he should have let Francis drown that fateful day.