Cynthia Murphy

A Morton Akadémia diákjai válogatott tehetségek. A legkiválóbbak közül kerülnek ki a prefekták vagy prefektusok, amely címek komoly presztízst és sikert biztosítanak a kiválasztottaknak a jövőre nézve. Így aztán óriási rajtuk a nyomás.Amikor közülük többen gyilkosság áldozatai lesznek, nyilvánvalóvá válik, hogy valaki kegyetlenül és elszántan meg akarja szerezni a koronát.De ki?Liz, Taylor, Kat, Marcus és Cole elhatározzák, hogy kiderítik, mi folyik a patinás falak között. Mi közük lehet a gyilkosságoknak ahhoz a titkos társasághoz, amelynek hűséget esküdtek? Meg kell találniuk az igazságot... méghozzá nagyon gyorsan...Ha hibázol, véged!Tökéletes választás Holly Jackson rajongói számára!

A Morton Akadémia diákjai válogatott tehetségek. A legkiválóbbak közül kerülnek ki a prefekták vagy prefektusok, amely címek komoly presztízst és sikert biztosítanak a kiválasztottaknak a jövőre nézve. Így aztán óriási rajtuk a nyomás. Amikor közülük többen gyilkosság áldozatai lesznek, nyilvánvalóvá válik, hogy valaki kegyetlenül és elszántan meg akarja szerezni a koronát. De ki? Liz, Taylor, Kat, Marcus és Cole elhatározzák, hogy kiderítik, mi folyik a patinás falak között. Mi közük lehet a gyilkosságoknak ahhoz a titkos társasághoz, amelynek hűséget esküdtek? Meg kell találniuk az igazságot... méghozzá nagyon gyorsan… Ha hibázol, véged! Tökéletes választás Holly Jackson rajongói számára!

Murder is an art . . . and she's the next masterpiece. From the bestselling author of Win Lose Kill Die and Keep Your Friends Close comes an addictive killer-thriller with a horror twist, following an aspiring crime journalist’s investigation into a case of copycat murders seemingly connected to a ‘cursed’ painting. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ The Naturals series and Bill Wood's Let's Split Up. Don't miss out on the limited edition pink sprayed edge!‘A thriller author to watch!’ Karen M. McManus, international bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingWhen aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller uncovers a disturbing self-portrait of a man at an estate sale, her Art History professor dad buys it, despite how unsettled Fliss feels. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town’s gallery. That evening, the portrait falls to the floor, revealing paperwork inside the frame that suggests the artist was a serial killer and that the women depicted were his victims. Despite her alarm, Fliss vows to investigate and uncover the truth. But when a series of gruesome murders rock the community, and some think the resurrection of the self-portrait has unleashed a curse, Fliss knows better than to believe them. There are shocking similarities between the poses of the modern-day murders and the painted women, and she’s sure there’s a copycat killer on the loose. Racing against time, can Fliss unravel the clues before she becomes the murderer's next mus? RAISE FOR PAINT ME LIKE YOUR DEAD GIRLS:‘A wickedly brilliant masterpiece from the queen of YA thrillers. Deliciously dark and addictive, this is Cynthia Murphy’s best – and scariest – book yet.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First‘Dark and unsettling, Murphy delivers an original, suspenseful thriller driven by richly drawn characters, where the horrors of the past refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of twisty crime!’ Jennifer Pearson, author of Drop Dead Famous‘A delicious mystery full of clever twists and shocking turns.' Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us‘I couldn’t put it down. A really original concept and such a fun read.’ Kelly McCaughrain, author of Just Another Dead Boy‘Sharp, thrilling and darkly riveting. Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls kept me on the edge of my seat!’ Alexis Henderson, author of When I Was Death'Slick and twisted. A pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! Prepare for a one-sit read.’ Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake‘A propulsive thriller that’s both wickedly funny and deviously dark' Veronica Bane, author of Difficult Girls'Dark, thrilling and so creepy. An enthralling world of art, obsession and murder' Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the UndeadPRAISE FOR CYNTHIA MURPHY:‘Bold, thrilling, and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.’ Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us is Lying‘An intricately crafted YA thriller that I cannot wait to read again.’ Bill Wood, author of Let’s Split Up‘Twists, turns and heartstopping tension, Cynthia Murphy is a thriller author at the top of her game.’ Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous

From best-loved YA thriller author, Cynthia Murphy, comes an explosive new mystery! True-Crime obsessed Paige, and her family, move across the Atlantic to her father's eerie hometown, and it's not long before she uncovers the town's dark history - a string of unsolved murders and disappearances in the 90s. And then notes start appearing at their dilapidated old home, about the secrets the house is keeping. The clues lead Paige to a diary concealed in the walls that belonged to one of the missing girls. Could this be the key to solving a quarter-of-a-century mystery, or will this make Paige the next target?! Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield and shows like Stranger Things. This pacy thriller will keep you awake and guessing until the very last page.

Rules of The Midnight Game: Do not turn on the lights. Do not go to sleep. Do not leave the building. When a group who have met on a creepy Deddit thread decide to meet in real life, they only have one plan in mind: they are going to summon the Midnight Man. And once you start the Midnight Game, you must finish it - there's no other way out! Six strangers. One night. But how many survivors? From thriller-horror YA queen, Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One To Die and TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT Win Lose Kill Die, comes her third nail-biting novel about CreepyPasta. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield and slasher horror movies like Candyman. With six-character points-of-view, Deddit threads, newspaper articles and DMs, this pacy thriller will keep you awake and guessing until the very last page.

An explosive new YA thriller, from the author of Last One To Die. The students at Morton Academy are high-achievers, selected based on academic excellence. So when a series of murders target the school's brightest and best, the pressure is on.Someone is determined to stop at nothing to clear their path to the top. But who is it? And can they be stopped? A high-school slasher with a lethal twist Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson and Gossip Girl. Have you read Cynthia Murphy's thrilling debut Last One to Die?

Young, brunette women are being attacked in London. 16-year-old, Irish-born Niamh has just arrived for a summer of freedom, and quickly discovers that the girls being attacked look frighteningly similar to her. But Niamh is determined not to let her fear destroy her Summer. But can her new friends be trusted? Will she be able to stay ahead of the attacker? Or will she be next? Packed with voice-driven whodunit storytelling, and a retro slasher-movie feel reminiscent of cult classics Scream and Urban Legend, this dark, pacy, and irresistibly-creepy debut really has something for everybody!