Overview
Alden thinks he witnessed a murder, but when the dead girl turns up alive, he must figure out the truth in this chilling novel Rear Window meets Serial in this riveting new thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author that follows Alden as he tries to solve a crime only he believes was committed. Alden likes to follow people. He's not trying to be a creep, he just wants to be an investigator someday, and it's good practice. But spying on people comes with risks, like when Alden sees popular Greg Matthes seemingly murder his girlfriend, Amy, one night in the bad part of town. But the facts aren't adding up, especially because Amy may be alive. Now Alden has to figure what he could have seen... and what secrets Greg is hiding.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeffry W. Johnston
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 3.80cm
, Length: 21.00cm
ISBN: 9781492664611
ISBN 10: 1492664618
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 February 2019
Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
""A twisty mystery."" - Kirkus Reviews ""This title is a solid mystery and fast-paced read."" - School Library Connection ""A slow-burn thriller that veers in surprising directions, with a final twist no one will see coming. "" - Booklist ""Readers will enjoy being in the company of a gentle, keen observer. Sensitive Alden's struggle with trauma and his path to forgiving himself is moving and authentic."" - Publishers Weekly
This title is a solid mystery and fast-paced read. - School Library Connection A twisty mystery. - Kirkus
A slow-burn thriller that veers in surprising directions, with a final twist no one will see coming. - Booklist This title is a solid mystery and fast-paced read. - School Library Connection A twisty mystery. - Kirkus
A twisty mystery. - Kirkus
This title is a solid mystery and fast-paced read. - School Library Connection A slow-burn thriller that veers in surprising directions, with a final twist no one will see coming. - Booklist Readers will enjoy being in the company of a gentle, keen observer. Sensitive Alden's struggle with trauma and his path to forgiving himself is moving and authentic. - Publishers Weekly A twisty mystery. - Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Jeffry W. Johnston has published about thirty-five short stories and more than two hundred articles. His first young adult novel, Fragments, was an Edgar Award nominee for Best Young Adult Mystery and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers selection by YALSA. He lives in the Philadelphia area with his wife and their teenage son. Visit him at jeffrywjohnston.com.
