First published 2026
Aaron Reynolds crafts a mystery that keeps readers guessing until the final pages. This thriller follows characters caught in circumstances that test their resolve and challenge their assumptions about the world around them. Reynolds builds tension through careful pacing and unexpected revelations that shift the ground beneath both protagonists and readers. The story explores how ordinary situations can quickly turn dangerous when secrets surface and trust becomes a luxury no one can afford. At its heart, this is a tale about people forced to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and others when the stakes couldn't be higher.
Genres: fiction, suspense, mystery, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, unreliable-narrator
96 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers