About the book
Seventeen-year-old Kim gets more than she bargained for when she is set up for murder. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, E. Lockhart, and Gillian Flynn.
Kim never expected to plot a murder. But that was before her boyfriend dumped her for another girl. Now, Kim’s stuck on a class trip to London with him and his new soulmate and she can’t help wishing he was a little bit dead, even if she’d never really do that.
But when Kim meets Nicki, a stranger on the plane who’s more than willing to listen to Kim’s woes, things start to look up. Nicki's got a great sense of humor, and when she jokes about swapping murders, Kim plays along—that is, until Kim’s ex-boyfriend mysteriously dies.
Blackmailed by Nicki to fulfill her end of the deal, Kim will have to commit a murder or take the fall for one.
- Strangers on a Train Retelling: Kim meets a charismatic stranger named Nicki on a plane, and a dark joke about swapping murders turns deadly when her ex-boyfriend is found dead.
- Tense Blackmail Plot: With her ex gone, Nicki calls in the favor. Now Kim is being blackmailed into committing a real murder, or she’ll be framed for the one that’s already happened.
- Atmospheric London Setting: A thrilling cat-and-mouse game unfolds across London, turning a dream class trip into a waking nightmare of secrets and lies.
- Teen Mystery & Suspense: This gripping YA thriller is perfect for readers who love suspenseful twists that keep them guessing until the very last page.
Editions of You Owe Me a Murder
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780358732013
- EBook
- ISBN 9781328630032
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Seventeen-year-old Kim gets more than she bargained for when she is set up for murder. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, E. Lockhart, and Gillian Flynn.
Kim never expected to plot a murder. But that was before her boyfriend dumped her for another girl. Now, Kim’s stuck on a class trip to London with him and his new soulmate and she can’t help wishing he was a little bit dead, even if she’d never really do that.
But when Kim meets Nicki, a stranger on the plane who’s more than willing to listen to Kim’s woes, things start to look up. Nicki's got a great sense of humor, and when she jokes about swapping murders, Kim plays along—that is, until Kim’s ex-boyfriend mysteriously dies.
Blackmailed by Nicki to fulfill her end of the deal, Kim will have to commit a murder or take the fall for one.
- Strangers on a Train Retelling: Kim meets a charismatic stranger named Nicki on a plane, and a dark joke about swapping murders turns deadly when her ex-boyfriend is found dead.
- Tense Blackmail Plot: With her ex gone, Nicki calls in the favor. Now Kim is being blackmailed into committing a real murder, or she’ll be framed for the one that’s already happened.
- Atmospheric London Setting: A thrilling cat-and-mouse game unfolds across London, turning a dream class trip into a waking nightmare of secrets and lies.
- Teen Mystery & Suspense: This gripping YA thriller is perfect for readers who love suspenseful twists that keep them guessing until the very last page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is You Owe Me a Murder about?
Seventeen-year-old Kim gets more than she bargained for when she is set up for murder. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, E. Lockhart, and Gillian Flynn.
Kim never expected to plot a murder. But that was before her boyfriend dumped her for another girl. Now, Kim’s stuck on a class trip to London with him and his new soulmate and she can’t help wishing he was a little bit dead, even if she’d never really do that.
But when Kim meets Nicki, a stranger on the plane who’s more than willing to listen to Kim’s woes, things start to look up. Nicki's got a great sense of humor, and when she jokes about swapping murders, Kim plays along—that is, until Kim’s ex-boyfriend mysteriously dies.
Blackmailed by Nicki to fulfill her end of the deal, Kim will have to commit a murder or take the fall for one.
- Strangers on a Train Retelling: Kim meets a charismatic stranger named Nicki on a plane, and a dark joke about swapping murders turns deadly when her ex-boyfriend is found dead.
- Tense Blackmail Plot: With her ex gone, Nicki calls in the favor. Now Kim is being blackmailed into committing a real murder, or she’ll be framed for the one that’s already happened.
- Atmospheric London Setting: A thrilling cat-and-mouse game unfolds across London, turning a dream class trip into a waking nightmare of secrets and lies.
- Teen Mystery & Suspense: This gripping YA thriller is perfect for readers who love suspenseful twists that keep them guessing until the very last page.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in You Owe Me a Murder?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories
Where can I read a sample of You Owe Me a Murder?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780358732013
Who is/are the Author/s of the book You Owe Me a Murder?
Eileen Cook
Who is the Publisher of the book You Owe Me a Murder?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
You Owe Me a Murder is available as paperback(ISBN 9780358732013) and ebook(ISBN 9781328630032)
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