Keep Your Friends Close by Cynthia Murphy SIGNED COPY SPRAYED EDGE

From the bestselling author of BookTok sensation Win Lose Kill Die and ‘CEO of Plot Twists’ comes an explosive dark academia thriller, perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus, Holly Jackson and Mean Girls. Don't miss out on the limited edition in-world sprayed edge! ‘A thriller author to watch!’ Karen M.

McManus, international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying'An intensely readable dark academia thriller, ideal for fans of Holly Jackson.' The Guardian Chloe Roberts is on top of the world at Morton Academy. She’s a shoo-in for Head Girl and the lead spot in the school’s secret society: Jewel and Bone. But then her best friend, Nikhita Patel, betrays her, and life comes crashing down.

Things take a darker turn when Chloe stumbles upon the Book of Crime and Punishment – a record of every misdeed committed by Morton students and the fitting penalty. And it’s not long before entries in the book start to match up with murders of Jewel and Bone members. Anyone could be a suspect.

Can Chloe get to the bottom of this twisted game before she’s next on the killer’s hit list . . .

Format:Paperback / softback 384 pages
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN:9780241712788
Published:11 Sep 2025
Classifications:Interest age: from c 12 years, Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), Horror & ghost stories, chillers (Children's / Teenage), School stories (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: death & bereavement (Children's / Teenage)
Weight:264g