
AudioBook information:
Author: E. Kennedy
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
Release date: June 30, 2026
Audiobook Duration: 12 h 24 min
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Summary: The daughter of a notorious serial killer races to solve the crimes of her familyâs twisted pastâbefore itâs too lateâin this highly anticipated young adult thriller from the pen name of Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of the Off Campus series!
* âA solid thriller for true crime fans.ââBooklist, starred review
* âA grimly layered mystery about identity and reconciliation.ââPublishers Weekly, starred review
The deadliest secrets are the ones you inherit.
Ten years after her fatherâthe infamous serial killer Gabriel Thornâwas caught, Ryan Shipley is back in Starling, Tennessee, trying to lay low. No one can know who she really is. No one can know the truth about her past.
But as fresh eyes dig deeper into the case, old secrets refuse to stay buried. Cryptic texts, eerie coincidences, and a chilling note leave everyone wonderingâdoes Ryan know more than sheâs letting on? As the truth unravels, one thing becomes clear: in a town full of secrets, Ryan might be the biggest mystery of them all.
The world is hunting for answers. Now get ready for a thriller packed with twists you wonât see coming.
Reviews:
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“A taut, empathetic thrillerâŚ.Suspenseful writing and nuanced, morally complex characterization anchors both introspective examinations of the ripple effects of violence and a grimly layered mystery about identity and reconciliation.” âPublishers Weekly, starred review
â âA solid thriller for true crime fans.â âBooklist, starred review
â âTrue crime elements add an unconventional twist to the standard YA format, making Kennedyâs breakthrough into the genre one to be devoured.â âSchool Library Journal, starred review
“A largely satisfying mystery thatâs appealingly creepy and dark.” âKirkus Reviews
About the Author:
E. Kennedy is a true crime enthusiast and devoted bookworm. When sheâs not plotting twisty thrillers, youâll find her deep in a true crime doc rabbit hole. She lives in Toronto.

