A murder mystery game turns deadly in this YA whodunit.
Everyone in town knows about the game. For decades, J. Everett High has staged an annual murder mystery to put its criminology students to the test. And this year, crime junkie Dulce Castillo is dead set on winning. Soon the game kicks off, and the student playing the victim, Xavier Torres, is found poisoned in the school’s greenhouse. Except his death is not pretend.
It’s murder.
When the authorities open an investigation, all the evidence points to Sierra Fox, Xavier’s ex-girlfriend and Dulce’s ex–best friend. Claiming innocence and desperate to clear her name, Sierra begs Dulce to look past their bad blood and find the culprit.
Dulce knows this school better than any investigator ever could, but she must use caution to solve this mystery. Because these historic halls are full of suspects with no shortage of motives. And in this game of cat and mouse, the other player kills.
Praise for Very Dangerous Things
“Dark academia meets classic detective fiction in this clever, twisty page-turner.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
“Muñoz’s blend of suspense and romance set at a criminology school is sure to hook readers, while her expertly plotted thrills will have even the staunchest mystery aficionados guessing until the very end!” —Chelsea Ichaso, author of The Summer She Went Missing
“Muñoz has crafted a brilliant mystery with well-drawn characters and an excellent backdrop. I couldn’t put it down!” —Carrie Doyle, author of The Murder Game
“Twisty, clever and so much fun—Very Dangerous Things is everything I love in a whodunnit!” — Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders
Seven friends throw a 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 locked-room mystery.
Someone brought a knife to the party.
To celebrate the end of high school, Izzy Morales joins her ride-or-die Kassidy and five friends on a 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.
Murdered, investigators declare when they arrive at the scene, and now every party guest is a suspect. There's the girlfriend, in love. The other girl, in despair. The old friend, forlorn. The new friend, distressed. The brooding enigma. And then, there's Izzy--the girl who brought the knife.
To find the killer, everyone must undergo a grueling interrogation, all while locked in an estate where, suddenly, the greatest luxury is innocence.
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A delicious, twisty, and clever locked-room mystery with loads of glamour and danger that will keep readers rapt until the very end. A can't miss for mystery fans.
- Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The Agathas
Agatha Christie meets Karen M. McManus in this suspenseful mystery. . . . Muñoz captures the spirit of the classic mystery, deftly weaving the threads without missing a plot point. A strong debut from a promising new voice.
- Booklist
Alongside the central mystery, the author successfully explores a host of serious issues, including substance abuse, risky sexual behavior, and the armor of socioeconomic privilege....An un-put-down-able, bittersweet whodunit."
—Kirkus Reviews
A compelling narrative that not only entertains but also sparks important conversations about privilege, social issues, and moral choices. It’s a book that will leave a lasting impact on its readers, making it a truly unique addition to the young adult literary landscape.
—Armadillo Magazine
In classic Clue fashion, debut author Muñoz delivers a nail-biting mystery. . . By skillfully molding tension via well-placed clues and gripping dialogue, the creator believably cultivates shocking reveals and bittersweet resolutions."
—Publishers Weekly
Contains all the best elements of the classic cosy locked-room murder mysteries, with its own glamorous twist - bittersweet and captivating right through to the final page.
—Ravena Guron, bestselling author of This Book Kills and Catch Your Death