About the book
\"At once fun, twisty and insightful, This Book Kills is a gripping murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.\" Adiba Jaigirdar, YA Book Prize winning author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating There's a murderer on the loose in an elite boarding school... But who is going to be next? This Book Kills is the YA thriller of 2023, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. \"I'll make it clear from the start: I did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help. Well, not intentionally.\" When Hugh Henry Van Boren, one of the most popular and richest kids in Jess Choudhary's school, is found dead, the student body is left reeling and wondering who the murderer could be... Jess, a student under strict instructions to keep her record clean or risk losing her scholarship, finds herself at the centre of the investigation when it's revealed that Hugh died in the exact same way as a character in a short story she wrote. And then Jess receives an anonymous text thanking her for the inspiration. With time running out, Jess knows if she doesn't solve this mystery she'll finally have something in common with Hugh Henry. She'll be dead too.
Editions of This Book Kills
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781803705415
Read an Excerpt
\"At once fun, twisty and insightful, This Book Kills is a gripping murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.\" Adiba Jaigirdar, YA Book Prize winning author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating There's a murderer on the loose in an elite boarding school... But who is going to be next? This Book Kills is the YA thriller of 2023, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. \"I'll make it clear from the start: I did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help. Well, not intentionally.\" When Hugh Henry Van Boren, one of the most popular and richest kids in Jess Choudhary's school, is found dead, the student body is left reeling and wondering who the murderer could be... Jess, a student under strict instructions to keep her record clean or risk losing her scholarship, finds herself at the centre of the investigation when it's revealed that Hugh died in the exact same way as a character in a short story she wrote. And then Jess receives an anonymous text thanking her for the inspiration. With time running out, Jess knows if she doesn't solve this mystery she'll finally have something in common with Hugh Henry. She'll be dead too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Book Kills about?
\"At once fun, twisty and insightful, This Book Kills is a gripping murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.\" Adiba Jaigirdar, YA Book Prize winning author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating There's a murderer on the loose in an elite boarding school... But who is going to be next? This Book Kills is the YA thriller of 2023, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. \"I'll make it clear from the start: I did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help. Well, not intentionally.\" When Hugh Henry Van Boren, one of the most popular and richest kids in Jess Choudhary's school, is found dead, the student body is left reeling and wondering who the murderer could be... Jess, a student under strict instructions to keep her record clean or risk losing her scholarship, finds herself at the centre of the investigation when it's revealed that Hugh died in the exact same way as a character in a short story she wrote. And then Jess receives an anonymous text thanking her for the inspiration. With time running out, Jess knows if she doesn't solve this mystery she'll finally have something in common with Hugh Henry. She'll be dead too.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in This Book Kills?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
Where can I read a sample of This Book Kills?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781803705415
How long is This Book Kills and how many pages does it have?
This Book Kills has 384 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book This Book Kills?
Ravena Guron
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
This Book Kills is available as paperback(ISBN 9781803705415)
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