m the author of One of Us Is Lying comes a brand new addictive thriller.
Ivy, Mateo and Cal used to be close - best friends back in middle school.
Now all they have in common is a bad day. So for old time's sake they skip school together - one last time.
But when the trio spot Brian 'Boney' Mahoney ditching class too, they follow him - right into a murder scene.
They all have a connection to the victim. And they're ALL hiding something.
When their day of freedom turns deadly, it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out . . .
It's Ferris Bueller's Day Off with murder, perfect for fans of One Of Us Is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide To Murder. This explosive new thriller is impossible to put down.
The decision to skip school and try to recreate the day they first became friends (known amongst the trio as the greatest day ever) turns into a nightmare when three teenagers follow a fellow student from their school and stumble into a crime scene.
This gripping mystery is set over the course of a day and voiced from the perspectives of Ivy, Cal and Mateo, three vivid individuals from contrasting backgrounds as we follow their quest to uncover what the hell they have found themselves caught up in whilst each harbouring their own personal secrets. As the day progressed, they found themselves facing judgement,betrayals and danger whilst also being confronted by unexpected revelations about life, themselves and their loved ones. They also learn that actions, no matter how small can have far reaching consequences and cause a ripple effect that affects the lives of others.
My favourite out of the three main characters was Mateo, I loved how much he cared and worried about his mum and cousin. I had conflicting feelings about both Ivy and Cal, there was times when I liked them and times when I didnt. The secondary characters were a eclectic mix of realistic and relatable individuals some likeable like Ivy's loyal best friend Emily and some not so likeable like the obnoxious reporter. There was one judgement individual who I definitely did not like, you know, the sort of person who runs their mouth off without thinking or caring about the consequences of their actions and the trouble that they are causing for other individuals.
This is a slow burning mystery that has some unexpected plot twists and turns, keeps the reader guessing and has some seriously intense,edge of your seat chapters towards the end of the story. The author's characterisations of the individuals who appeared throughout the story were vivid, realistic and relatable. From the way that this story ends it appears that the author is planning to revisit these characters again in the future and I look forward to reading what she has planned for the trouble seeking trio in their next adventure.
AUTHOR BIO
Karen M. McManus is the #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of young adult thriller/mystery novels, including One of Us Is Lying, One of Us Is Next, Two Can Keep a Secret, and The Cousins. You'll Be the Death of Me will be her next novel, publishing December 2021. Her work has been translated into more than 40 languages worldwide. Karen lives in Massachusetts and holds a master's degree in Journalism from Northeastern University, which she mostly uses to draft fake news stories for her novels.
For more information, visit www.karenmcmanus.com or @writerkmc on Twitter and Instagram.
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