by Zoe Sugg
First published 2021
Audrey and Ivy refuse to let Lola Radcliffe's murder go unsolved. They push forward with their investigation when another crisis strikes their school. A friend vanishes under strange conditions. The police find no leads. The only evidence is a cryptic card bearing the mark of the Magpie Society. The two students dig into secrets their institution has buried. They discover someone orchestrates events from the shadows. This person follows rules that make no sense to outsiders. Audrey and Ivy realize they must abandon conventional approaches. They need to think like their opponent to protect themselves and find their missing friend. The school harbors dangers they never suspected. Trust becomes a luxury they cannot afford.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, thriller, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: School
352 pages · Paperback · Penguin