Anna Akbari, PhD, is a sociologist and the author of multiple books, including collaborations with more than a dozen authors and public figures across multiple fields and industries. She is a former professor at New York University and Parsons School of Design. She speaks internationally, makes regular media appearances, and has written for or been featured by many top media outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, the Atlantic, Time, the Financial Times, TED, Bulletproof Executive, Psychology Today, Google Talks, Sirius XM, and many more. She is the creator of the Substack "The Sociology of... Everything." Learn more at annaakbari.com, and follow on Instagram / Threads: @annaakbari.

"Who is Ethan Schuman? That's the question driving Anna Akbari's propulsive new book, and the answer packs a wallop. Part memoir, part investigation, Akbari helps readers understand just how easily it is to get conned, no matter how smart or educated you may be. Will be devoured by fans of true crime and those who are still shocked when someone isn't who they seem to be."--Abby Ellin, author of Duped: Double Lives, False Identities and the Con Man I Almost Married

"Miles beyond mere cautionary tale, THERE IS NO ETHAN is a thrilling cat and mouse saga featuring three strong women who shut down a faux-charming predator. Heart. Wit. Truth. It's all there on every page. People will talk about this book. And they should--it's that good."--Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of If You Tell

"As someone who has lived it, this compelling story of a con artist's cunning manipulation gave me chilling flashbacks. A riveting read that offers critical insight into how you get sucked into the twisted web of elaborate lies, clever excuses and mind games. A surprise twist, and the brave tenacity of the women who unmask this con, will keep you on the edge of your seat."--Benita Alexander, producer, "Bad Surgeon" on Netflix and "He Lied About Everything" on Investigation Discovery

"There is no putting this book down... A riveting story that puts into perspective the dark dangers of forming online relationships. A truly terrifying cautionary tale for anyone involved in the online dating world.--Kirkus Reviews

"A true, freakishly wild ride. Appalling, riveting, stirring -- with so much suspense. The one-liners and insightful social commentary are ripe to be turned into a film."--Alyson Stoner, actor

"[R]iveting account of deception and emotional abuse in the early days of online dating."--Publishers Weekly

"[A] Jaw-Dropping Tale of Digital Deception..."There Is No Ethan" is billed as a memoir, and it often reads like a true-crime thriller, but I think it is most meaningfully assessed as a piece of investigative journalism...I won't soon forget this valiant attempt to hold a manipulator accountable."