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5 strangers walk into detention. 4 walk out.

Everything changes when the kid who ran the notorious gossip blog as Bayview High drops dead in detention. There are 4 suspects, but who did it? They all have an opportunity and motive, but who is the kind of person who would commit murder to keep a secret from going out?

Karen M. McManus delivers her first novel with a carefully plotted mystery that will keep the reader guessing at every turn! The book is told from the perspectives of all the suspects, which makes it even more exciting! One of Us is Lying is perfect for any reader who is looking for a real page-turner!

At an elite boarding school, getting into an Ivy League school. 5 friends, The Ivies, would do anything to get in. They aren’t above changing test scores, sabotaging club leaderships, or messing with class ranks. When a girl is found dead in the rowing room, the Ivies are the first suspects. But would they kill to get into the school of their dreams?

This unique mystery/thriller is an amazing read for someone who has read a lot of mysteries and wants something a bit different, or just wants to get into the genre. The main character is one of the Ivies which delivers a new take on the classic murder mystery. This book is amazing!

They’re cousins, but they’ve never met. Invited to work at their grandmothers resort island for the summer, three cousins meet each other for the first time. As they’re stay on the island progresses, more family mysteries arise. Why have they never met? Why is their grandmother so shocked by their arrival? What secrets will they uncover?

The Cousins is a great read for any time of the year, but is truly magical at the start of summer! The mystery is wonderful in a way that all Karen M. McManus books are! I’d highly recommend if you enjoyed any other McManus book!

Six friends head off on a road trip during spring break. Six of them are keeping secrets. One secret might kill them all. Five walk out alive.

An edgy mystery that is the definition of a mystery thriller. If you enjoyed AGGGTM and want more of Holly Jackson’s writing, this book is perfect for you!

Ellery is moving to the town of her aunt’s murder. She and her brother are just getting used to the new small town when things start to take a turn for the worst. Threats start emerging that promise that this homecoming will be just like the one five years ago, when Ellery’s aunt disappeared. But threats are just threats, right? Until another girl disappears.

This mystery is perfect for fans of AGGGTM or One of Us is Lying! Read this book if you want an edgy, small town mystery.

Everyone wants to be part of The Guild. In the boarding school’s classic game of Killer, Cate is a player. It is all fun in games, “killing” the other players with red paint or a harmless water gun. Until it isn’t. Things become a bit too real and the threat of administration shutting down the game looms over the players heads. Will Cate keep playing the game and catch the real killer? Or will she be next?

This book isn’t your average murder mystery. It may have the classic boarding school setting, but the plot and the idea are cool and exciting. This is also a good choice if you don’t want a super “murdery” book because the story is mostly just a game with fake killing! A great choice for newbie murder mystery fans!!! This is a standalone book.

Avery Grambs is just trying to get through high school and afford college. She lives in her car and plays chess with a homeless man in the park in the mornings. The only thing on her mind is getting enough money to survive and live a decent life. Until she inherits 46.2 billion dollars and the Hawthorne Estate when the billionaire philanthropist, Tobias Hawthorne, dies. The only condition is to live in the Hawthorne House for one year. Suddenly, she has a target on her back as the rest of the Hawthorne family try to get back what is rightfully theirs.

This book is so fun! A perfect read for anyone who wants a (mostly) lighthearted mystery without all the murder. This book has AMAZING characters that make the story shine!! This book series is currently a quartet, the fifth book in the series, The Grandest Game, anticipated publish date is June 30, 2024!

5 friends leave for one last weekend together at a remote cabin before they graduate high school and go their separate ways. As they into character for their role-play game, things start to become real. As they are slowly picked, those that are still left have to find a way to safety.

This book is similar to your average cabin slasher, but still really good! This novel was my first horror book, and I loved it so much! While the mystery side of the story wasn’t super well plotted out, this book is a great intro to the horror genre!! This is a standalone novel.

Ivy, Mateo, and Cal each seem to have their whole world falling apart when they collide once again. They were friends in middle school, but they drifted apart. Until now. On an impulsive decision the skip school for the day, they head downtown to go on adventure. Except things get a little ugly. Upon finding their dead classmate, they flee scene as the police sirens grow louder. Everyone suspects them, but was it?

A perfect mystery delivered with classic McManus style. This novel will make you question everyone, and leave you wondering, who is the killer? A great read for any murder mystery fans!

Winter Young is a famous pop star. Sydney is a spy.

This is an upbeat and jovial read that constantly had me smiling!! This book has Marie Li’s iconic writing, which is absolutely amazing! The characters are impeccable and are extremely fun and lovable! This book is currently a standalone, but the 2nd book in the series, Icons and Inferno, anticipated publish date is June 11, 2024!

Quentin has spent his whole life idolizing the mysterious Margo Spiegelman from afar. Then, one night he is chosen to go on a revenge seeking adventure through Orlando with Margo. But after the adventure, Margo becomes a mystery. She disappears leaving clues that only Quentin can follow. As more clues arise, Quentin begins to question how well he really knew Margo, and what that means about her disappearance.

A cleverly plotted mystery that is absolutely beautiful. This book is extremely thought-provoking, and may change the way you see the world and yourself. Perfect read if you’re in the mood to ponder the world around you.