Overview

Three teens investigate a murder--while each tries to hide their own complicated history with the dead girl--in this thought-provoking novel from award-winning author Pamela N. Harris. Perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus and Tiffany D. Jackson! Hope Jackson is dead. Everyone is convinced she took her own life, but Liv, one of Hope's best friends, isn't so sure. Hope's boyfriend, Brendan, was always jealous and possessive, and his alibi doesn't really check out. But in the town's eyes, Hope was just some nobody who was going to drag down golden boy Brendan. So with the help of Hope's other two best friends, Kizzie and Sherie, Liv is determined to bring Brendan's actions to light. Together, they vow to make him pay. But as their plans keep escalating, Liv begins to have second thoughts--especially as she's realizing that Brendan may not be the only one with the motive or opportunity to kill Hope. Is Liv really getting justice for Hope, or is she just helping one of Hope's so-called friends cover up their lies?

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""A heart-pounding locked-room horror and murder mystery. Give this to the reader looking for Black horror with a (literally) breakneck pace, nuanced characters, and resonant social commentary."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""This fast-paced page-turner jumps between past and present, delivering satisfying twists that will keep readers guessing until the end. Harris serves up complex, unreliable characters. A bingeable locked-room thriller."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Heart-pumping action that keeps readers glued to the page. Harris's novel offers a modern take on the slasher setting, resulting in a quick, deliciously dramatic read."" -- School Library Journal

""A heart-pounding locked-room horror and murder mystery. Give this to the reader looking for Black horror with a (literally) breakneck pace, nuanced characters, and resonant social commentary."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Author Information

Pamela N. Harris was born and somewhat raised in Newport News, Virginia--also affectionately known as ""Bad News."" A former school counselor by day, she received her BA in English and a master's in school counseling at Old Dominion University, her MFA in creative writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a PhD in counselor education and supervision at William and Mary. When she isn't writing, Pam is rewatching Leonardo DiCaprio movies, playing with her two kiddos, and pretending to enjoy exercising. She is the author of When You Look Like Us, an Odyssey Award winner, SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner, NAACP Image Award nominee, and Edgar Award nominee, as well as This Town Is on Fire, an SCBWI Golden Kite Honor book. She lives in Williamsburg, Virginia. Visit her online at pamharriswrites.com.

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