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OverviewShe expected her time at boarding school to be lonely, but she never dreamed it would be deadly! Perpetual Mercy School for Young Women caters to the uber rich and powerful. Attending an all-female elite boarding school filled with bullies and inflated egos can be a trying experience. For lonely fifteen-year-old Ari Worthington it becomes a nightmare when she discovers the unimaginable truth about her new, exotic roommate, Bentley ""Jess"" Jessup. When Jess' psychological games push Ari to the brink of sanity, Ari finds herself drowning in lies and danger, unsure who is friend or foe. Torn between preserving her father's political career and her own self-preservation, Ari must decide if she will be a victim or a survivor. The one thing Ari knows for sure is that, ""A Worthington never cowers."" A coming-of-age psychological thriller that deals with bullying, dysfunctional families, friendship, betrayal, sibling rivalry, social status, lies, revenge, and survival. Told in first person in the voice of fifteen-year-old, Ari Worthington, and breaks the fourth wall, interacting with the reader much like a friend conveying her story to another friend. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lisa AlfanoPublisher: Lisa Alfano Imprint: Lisa Alfano Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.549kg ISBN: 9798988064558Pages: 258 Publication Date: 11 April 2023 Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""Alfano delivers a psychological thriller that will engage teen and adult readers alike... The violence and rough language may be a bit much for younger teens, but those who are at least a bit older are likely to find this a captivating read. An engaging and complex high school thriller."" - --Kirkus Reviews ""A breathtaking thriller by Lisa Alfano... This incredible roller coaster of a novel ends with a cliff-hanger that will leave readers pining for the sequel."" - Shrabastee Chakraborty, Readers' Favorite ""Lisa Alfano has written an interesting book... this book would appeal to teenage girls in the 14-17 age range... It did remind me a little of Legacies, but obviously without the supernatural element to it."" - Samantha Gregory, Readers' Favorite" Author InformationLISA ALFANO is a lifelong New Englander who enjoys creating twisted characters living in flawed worlds. Previously traditionally published, Lisa is excited to add the title of ""indie author/ publisher"" to her resume.She is the author of the psychological thriller novels, Fractured Secrets and Sleep with One Eye Open (formerly titled PMS Girls), and Deal of Jagged Thornes: the prequel to her new young adult fantasy series: The Thorne Chronicles. Cage of Tangled Thornes: Book One of the Thorne Chronicles is being released, Summer 2023. When she is not busy creating new plot twists and intriguing characters, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and their adult sons, as well as walking on the beach with her pampered, rescue pup and working on her monthly newsletter. Sign up on her website for her monthly newsletter to be the first to learn about her new projects as well as free books and other goodies: www.lisaalfanoauthor.comYou can also follow Lisa on Instagram @la_alfano and Twitter @la_alfano Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |