Description
A compelling psychological thriller with a dash of romance from award-winning writer Juno Dawson. Perfect for fans of Sue Wallman and E. Lockhart.
Ryan is looking forward to spending the summer with his old school friends at Katie's luxurious Spanish villa. He hasn't seen them all since their friend Janey committed suicide a year ago and he's hoping this summer they'll be able to put the past behind them and move on.
But then someone else arrives, claiming to have proof that Janey's suicide was murder.
Ryan was hoping for sun, sea and sand. Suddenly, he's facing a long, hot summer of death, drama and deceit . . .
A group of friends are enjoying a long, hot summer in a Mediterranean villa - until someone starts killing them off, one by one...
About the Author
Unapologetically bold and razor-sharp - you'll know a Juno Dawson novel from the very first line. Juno Dawson is a bestselling novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and a columnist for Attitude Magazine. Her writing has appeared in Glamour, Dazed, Grazia and the Guardian. Juno's critically acclaimed novels include the London Collection: CLEAN, WONDERLAND and the YA Book Prize winning MEAT MARKET, and non-fiction titles THIS BOOK IS GAY and WHAT'S THE T? She has appeared on Pointless Celebrities, BBC Women's Hour, ITV News, This Morning and Newsnight. An occasional actress and model, Juno appeared in the BBC's I MAY DESTROY YOU (2020), Holby City (2021) and was the face of Jecca Cosmetics Play Pots campaign. Juno now lives in Brighton and is a part of the queer cabaret collective known as CLUB SILENCIO. Juno is also a School Role Model for the charity STONEWALL.
Reviews
An enjoyable, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller * Book Trust *
An enjoyable, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller * Book Trust *
A sleek, smart twist on the traditional beach read * Star Magazine *
A sleek, smart twist on the traditional beach read * Star Magazine *
A gripping psychological thriller * Mizz Magazine *
A gripping psychological thriller * Mizz Magazine *
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping * School Librarian *
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping * School Librarian *
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping. -- Sophie Smiley * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN JOURNAL *
Awards
Short-listed for The Sheffield Children's Book Awards 2014 (UK) and Queen of Teen 2014 (UK) and Lancashire Book of the Year 2014 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781780621753
Author Juno Dawson
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Orion Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 24mm