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They All Had a Grudge

By Michele Leathers
Series: They All Had a Reason
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A reason. A secret. A fear. A murder. A reason. A secret. A fear. A murder. When popular Paxton vanishes, her boyfriend is the only one without an alibi. But he's not the only one with something to hide. Four others had every reason to want... Read More
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A reason. A secret. A fear. A murder.

A reason. A secret. A fear. A murder.

When popular Paxton vanishes, her boyfriend is the only one without an alibi. But he's not the only one with something to hide. Four others had every reason to want her gone. Now he's on trial, and Paxton's so-called friends are hiding secrets worth killing for.

As the investigation stalls, a girl who looks just like Paxton walks into town. As paranoia sets in, lies begin to unravel, and loyalties begin to crack. The group questions if she's there for justice, revenge, or something far more dangerous.

Someone knows what happened to Paxton. And they'll do anything to keep it buried.

Perfect for fans of...

  • One of Us is Lying, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and We Were Liars
  • High school politics
  • Secrets and lies
  • Twisted Endings

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  • They All Had a Grudge
    They All Had a Grudge
    A reason. A secret. A fear. A murder. A reason. A secret. A fear. A murder. When popular Paxton vanishes, her boyfriend is the only one without an alibi. But he's not the only one with something to hide. Four others had every reason to want her gone. Now he's on trial, and Paxton's so-called friends are hiding secrets worth...
    By Michele Leathers
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    $2400
    Available
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    A rumour. A secret. A lie. A murder. One of them will have to go, for the others to survive! A rumour. A secret. A lie. A murder. Charlotte is convinced that popular, pretentious Bellany Silverfield is out to get her. But it turns out somebody is—or was—out to get Bellany. Charlotte finds her high-school bully dead in the woods,...
    By Michele Leathers
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464274183

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Michele Leathers Penguin Books Series: They All Had a Reason Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Michele Leathers's books have climbed to the top of Amazon bestseller lists. Her novels are fast-paced and full of jaw-dropping twists that will keep readers guessing till the end. Michele Leathers received a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from North Carolina State University and is a full time writer. She's not ashamed to admit that she's addicted to Diet Pepsi, chocolate, and writing. She's a shrewd observer of people, always looking for ideas and inspiration for her books.

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