First published 2006
For decades, the privileged boys of St. Oswald's have been groomed for success by eccentric Classics master Roy Straitley. But this year, a malevolent presence is tearing the school apart, targeting students and faculty. As the incidents escalate, Straitley stands as the last line of defense against the ruin of St. Oswald's. In a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, he must use his wits to outmaneuver a ruthless adversary with a meticulously planned endgame.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller, academic
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes, unreliable-narrator
Setting: England, St. Oswald's
616 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr