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The Counselors by Jessica Goodman is a gripping young adult novel set in an idyllic summer camp with a dark secret. The story follows Goldie, a counsellor who returns to camp with high hopes, only to be confronted by a mysterious death that unravels buried secrets and tests friendships. As tensions rise, Goldie pieces together the truth, facing the complexities of loyalty and truth in a heart-pounding narrative.
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You might like this book if you enjoy thrillers with a mix of suspense and mystery set in a summer camp atmosphere. It follows the intricate dynamics of friendship, secrets, and betrayal, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as hidden truths come to light. Perfect for fans of compelling characters and plot twists in a young adult setting.

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The Counselors

Now in paperback, from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman comes a twisty new thriller about three best friends, one elite summer camp, and the dark secrets that lead to a body in the lake.

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Dark secrets? Summer camp setting? Complex teen girls? Murder? Count me in. - Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces

A twisty mystery about three best friends, one elite summer camp, and the dark secrets that lead to a body in the lake by the New York Times bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us.

A New York Times bestseller
A USA TODAY bestseller
An Indie Bestseller

From New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman comes a twisty mystery about three best friends, one elite summer camp, and the dark secrets that lead to a body in the lake.

Summer can't get here soon enough; Goldie and her camp friends—who know her better than anyone else—will finally be counsellors.

But Goldie's been keeping a terrible secret. And so are her best friends. When a teen turns up dead one night, Goldie knows that one of her best friends was at the scene of the crime and is lying about her whereabouts. With danger lurking, asking questions offers no answers, only cracking bonds of lifelong friendship and betrayals deeper than Goldie ever imagined.

A delicious and layered thrill ride. - Marie Claire

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The reviews praise The Counselors by Jessica Goodman as a thrilling and layered mystery set in a summer camp, reminiscent of classic slasher themes, with captivating characters and intricate plot twists. It's highlighted as a page-turner that captures the complexities of female friendships and explores dark secrets within a seemingly innocent setting. The book is noted for its engaging narrative that keeps readers hooked until the final twist.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593524244

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Razorbill

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Jessica Goodman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Meadowbrook Murders, The Counselors, The Legacies, They'll Never Catch Us, and They Wish They Were Us. She is the former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. Her work has also been published in Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, The Cut, and Glamour. Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicagoodman.

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