"The perfect dark academia read, filled with murder, twists, a jaw-dropping mystery and very privileged people doing deliciously bad things.” – Danielle Valentine, New York Times Bestselling author of Two Sides to Every Murder
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us and The Counselors, comes a page-turning murder mystery set at a prestigious New England boarding school about the importance--and price--of telling the truth.
Secrets don't die.
It’s the first week of senior year at Meadowbrook Academy. For Amy and her best friend Sarah, that means late-night parties at the boathouse, bike rides through their sleepy Connecticut town, and the crisp beginning of a New England fall.
Then tragedy strikes: Sarah and her boyfriend are brutally murdered in their dorm room. Now the week Amy has been dreaming about for years has turned into a nightmare, especially when all eyes turn to her as the culprit. She was Sarah’s only roommate, the only other person there when she died—or so she told the police to cover for her own boyfriend’s suspicious whereabouts. And even though they were best friends, with every passing day, Amy begins to learn that Sarah lied about a lot of things.
Liz, editor of the school newspaper and social outcast, is determined to uncover the truth about what happened on campus, in hopes her reporting will land a prestigious scholarship to college. As Liz dives deeper into her investigation, the secrets these murdered seniors never wanted out come to light. The deeper Liz digs, the messier the truth becomes – and with a killer still on campus, she can’t afford to make any mistakes.
The Meadowbrook Murders is a gripping mystery about the inextricable way power, privilege, and secrets are linked, and how telling the truth can come at a deadly price.
"Buckle up, readers, because this one is going to grab you by the throat. Goodman knows exactly what she's doing, delivering suffocating tension and plenty of shocking reveals. An absolute thrill ride from beginning to end!" —Natalie D. Richards, author of 49 Miles Alone
“Utterly impossible to put down.” —Sloan Harlow, New York Times bestselling author of Everything We Never Said
“Smart and twisty. As much about a devastating murder as it is about friendship, secrets, and loyalty, with a searing reveal that feels both clever and inevitable in the best way.” —Joelle Wellington, author of The Blonde Dies First and Their Vicious Game
"An unputdownable boarding school thriller. Fast-paced with compelling dual perspectives, The Meadowbrook Murders kept me up far past my bedtime. I devoured it!" —Alexa Donne, Edgar Award–nominated author of Pretty Dead Queens & The Ivies
"A clever, multi-layered mystery that surprised at every turn, The Meadowbrook Murders proves Jessica Goodman keeps getting better with every book." —Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders
"Fast-paced and expertly plotted, with a climax as emotional as it is satisfying, The Meadowbrook Murders proves once again that Jessica Goodman is a YA thriller genius." —Jordyn Taylor, award-winning author of The Revenge Game
"As always, Jessica Goodman hits it out of the park. The Meadowbrook Murders is the perfect dark academia read, filled with murder, twists, a jaw-dropping mystery and very privileged people doing deliciously bad things. If you're looking for a book to curl up with on a cold day, THIS is that book. Come for the boarding school vibes, stay for the cutting commentary on class and journalistic integrity."—Danielle Valentine, New York Times Bestselling author of Two Sides to Every Murder
"Readers beware: prepare for a sleepless night ahead. Once you start The Meadowbrook Murders, you’re not going to want to put it down. Jessica Goodman’s latest thriller is fantastic, with an opening that made me literally gasp out loud, a dark academia setting, and fully formed, sympathetic characters. I absolutely loved this book!"—Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of THE AGATHAS series
"A fast-paced, attention-grabbing boarding school murder mystery."—Kirkus
"Taut and suspenseful, the academic thriller wields an unexpected villain, revealing the seamier aspects of wealth and privilege and the painful realities of complex friendships. Believable characters with distinct personalities enhance this gripping race to whodunit." —Booklist
Pages: 336 Pages
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Imprint: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
