Publisher Description

Jennifer Shaw Wolf keeps readers on their toes in another dark, romantic story of murder and secrets.Jaycee and Rachel were best friends. But that was before. Before that terrible night at the old house. Before Rachel shut Jaycee out. Before Jaycee chose Skyler over Rachel. Then Rachel is found dead. The police blame a growing gang problem in their small town, but Jaycee is sure it has to do with that night at the old house. Rachel's text is the first clue--starting Jaycee on a search that leads to a shocking secret. Rachel's death was no random crime, and Jaycee must figure out who to trust before she can expose the truth.

Author Biography

JENNIFER SHAW WOLF is the author of Breaking Beautiful and Dead Girls Don't Lie. Her hobbies include reading, video production, skiing, and running. She grew up in a tiny town in Idaho and currently lives amid the peaceful forests of western Washington with her family.

Review

Any reader that enjoys coming-of-age tales or mysteries will quickly read this page-turner. * Library Media Connection on Dead Girls Don't Lie *
Praise for Breaking Beautiful -- :
An ABA New Voices selection -- .
Teens will be consumed by the mystery. * School Library Journal *
Wolf's debut impressively weaves Allie's chilling memories with present-day drama. Part romance, part mystery, this solid outing offers a persuasive portrait of guilt and recovery. * Publishers Weekly *
Wolf has constructed a harrowing suspense story that...will keep readers enthralled to the very end. Written in the same gripping style as the books of the ever-popular Lois Duncan, this is for teens looking for a good mystery. * Booklist *

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For fans of 13 Reasons Why comes a heart-pounding murder mystery, now in paperback.

Long Description

Jaycee and Rachel were best friends. But that was before. Before that terrible night at the old house. Before Rachel shut Jaycee out. Before Jaycee chose Skyler over Rachel. Then Rachel is found dead. The police blame a growing gang problem in their small town, but Jaycee is sure it has to do with that night at the old house. Rachel's text is the first clue-starting Jaycee on a search that leads to a shocking secret. Rachel's death was no random crime, and Jaycee must figure out who to trust before she can expose the truth...Jennifer Shaw Wolf keeps readers on their toes in another dark, romantic story of murder and secrets.

Review Quote

"Wolf has constructed a harrowing suspense story that . . . will keep readers enthralled to the very end. Written in the same gripping style as the books of the ever-popular Lois Duncan, this is for teens looking for a good mystery." -- Booklist "A mystery, a tragedy, a love story--Jennifer Shaw Wolf draws you in and keeps you guessing until the very last page." -- Holly Cupala, author of Tell Me a Secret and Don't Breathe a Word "A captivating novel. A must read." -- New York Journal of Books "Any reader that enjoys coming-of-age tales or mysteries will quickly read this page-turner." -- Library Media Connection

Promotional "Headline"

Jaycee and Rachel were best friends. But that was before. Before that terrible night at the old house.A dark, romantic story of murder and secrets.

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