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Suddenly A Murder

It's all pretend ... Until one of them turns up dead
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Suddenly A Murder by Lauren Muñoz is a thrilling young adult mystery set on an island where a group of friends gathers to celebrate their high school graduation in 1920s style. What begins as a glamorous getaway quickly turns dark when one of the friends is found murdered. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the characters must confront the truth to uncover the killer among them.
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You might enjoy this gripping young adult thriller if you have a penchant for mysteries and enjoy stories that delve into suspenseful whodunnits. Perfect for readers who love to piece together chilling clues, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

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Secrets are spilled and scandals unfold as seven friends throw a glamorous 1920s-themed party, where it's all pretend - until one of them is murdered. One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out in this killer murder mystery!

Secrets are spilled and scandals unfold as seven friends throw a glamorous 1920s-themed party, where it's all pretend - until one of them is murdered. One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out in this killer murder mystery!

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Everyone has a secret. Everyone has a motive. But only one of them brought a knife to the party...

To celebrate the end of high school, Izzy Morales joins her best friend Kassidy and five friends on a luxury 1920s-themed getaway at the glamorous Ashwood Manor. There, Izzy and her friends party in vintage dresses and expensive diamonds—until Kassidy's boyfriend turns up dead.

And when a raging storm traps them on the island with two detectives, the sparkling young socialites become the prime suspects in his murder. There's the girlfriend, and the other girl. The old friend, and the new friend. The brooding enigma. And then, there's Izzy—the girl who brought the knife...

A glamorous and scandalous modern murder mystery that'll have you reading through the night to find out whodunnit! Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, The Inheritance Games, and Knives Out.

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Suddenly A Murder is praised for its intriguing locked-room mystery entwined with elements of glamour and danger. Readers find it a captivating and clever narrative that holds attention until the final pages, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of the mystery genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471414237

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Lauren Munoz is a writer, lawyer, and former teacher living in Southern California. She received her J.D. from Northwestern University in Chicago, where she frequently skipped class to commune with her sun lamp. When she's not reading, she can be found knitting, crocheting, and collecting recipes for things she'll never bake. SUDDENLY A MURDER is her debut novel.

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