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The Killing Code

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In The Killing Code by Ellie Marney, set during World War II, a group of female codebreakers works tirelessly to crack enemy codes and safeguard vital information. As they face personal and professional challenges, they uncover a series of murders within their ranks, turning their codebreaking expertise towards catching a murderer. The blend of historical intrigue and mystery keeps readers on the edge, as the protagonists navigate secrets in a time of uncertainty.
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You might enjoy this thrilling young adult read if you're intrigued by wartime mysteries and strong female protagonists. Set in the 1940s, you'll be drawn into a world of codebreakers and spies, where secrets can change the course of history. With engaging characters and a gripping plot, this novel promises an adventure that's both suspenseful and enlightening.

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The Killing Code

A young codebreaker at Arlington Hall - the secret WWII Signals Intelligence unit in Washington DC - joins forces with other female codebreakers to hunt a murderer who is killing US government girls. Another page-turning YA thriller from the author of None Shall Sleep, perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

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NOTABLE BOOK: 2023 CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers

Miss Sutherland ... what would you say if I told you I might be able to offer you a job helping the war effort?

1943. World War II is raging across Europe and on the Pacific front. Kit Sutherland is hiding a huge secret when she is unexpectedly recruited to work as a young codebreaker at Arlington Hall, a US Signals Intelligence facility.

When Kit's roommate doesn't return home from a dance, it sparks a search that ends in a gruesome discovery. And soon it turns into a horrifying pattern: Government girls are being murdered in Washington, DC.

Kit joins forces with three other girl codebreakers, Dottie, Moya, and Violet. As they work to crack the killer's code, two things become terrifyingly clear: the murderer they're hunting is getting closer every moment, and Kit's own secret could put her in more jeopardy than she ever imagined.

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The Killing Code by Ellie Marney is praised for its thrilling storyline filled with shocking twists and captivating reveals. Reviewers highlight the book's strong, intelligent female characters and the atmospheric setting of wartime, making it both an engaging murder mystery and a celebration of bonds between resourceful young women.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526535

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 494g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Ellie Marney is a multi-award-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of crime thrillers, including The Killing Code, None Shall Sleep, White Night, No Limits, the Every series, and the Circus Hearts series. Her books are published in ten countries and have been optioned for television. She's spent a lifetime researching in mortuaries, interviewing law enforcement officers, talking to autopsy specialists, and asking former spies how to make explosives from household items, and now she lives quite sedately in south eastern Australia with her family. Ellie invites you to find out more about her and her books at elliemarney.com

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