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THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY WITH MURDER

Trish Lundy

Cross your heart and hope to survive.

High school senior Lauren O'Brian cares about precisely two things: making it through 12th grade, and burying the past she left behind when she and her mother moved from California to Pennsylvania. But Lauren soon finds a major distraction --Robbie Crestmont-- who makes her new life in Happy Valley better yet more complicated.
Be careful who you fall for... Robbie and Trevor Cresmont have a body count - the killer kind. Handsome and popular, the Crestmont brothers' have enough wealth and privilege to ensure they'll never be found guilty of any wrongdoing, even if all of Happy Valley believes they're behind the deaths of their ex-girlfriends. First there was soccer star Victoria Moreno, Robbie's ex, who mysteriously drowned at the family lake house. Then, a year later, Trevor's girlfriend died of a suspicious overdose. But the Crestmonts aren't the only ones with secrets. Lauren O'Brian might be the new girl at school, but she's never been a good girl. With a dark past of her own, she's desperate for a fresh start. Except when she starts a no-strings-attached relationship with Robbie, her chance is put in jeopardy. During what's meant to be their last weekend together, Lauren stumbles across shocking evidence that just might implicate Robbie. With danger closing in, Lauren doesn't know who to trust. And after a third death rocks the town, she must decide whether to end things with Robbie or risk becoming another cautionary tale. This is an edge-of-your-seat debut YA thriller about a teen who is forced to confront her past in order to catch a murderer before she ends up the next victim. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson. Trish Lundy grew up in Rochester, NY and now calls California home. Her debut YA thriller, THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY WITH MURDER, is publishing on April 16, 2024 from Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. She is represented by Kristin van Ogtrop and Stephen Barbara of Inkwell Management. Trish also writes for film and TV. She received her BA in English from UCLA, where she fell in love with the craft of writing. She's worked in the film industry, in marketing, and is also a former hospice & palliative care volunteer. When she's not writing, she enjoys (slash is addicted to) making iced lattes, pulling Tarot cards, reading, and riding the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. You can find Trish on Instagram as @TrishLundy and on TikTok as @TrishLundy17.
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Published 2024-04-16 by Henry Holt

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Satisfyingly twisty.

Everyone's got a secret in the town of Happy Valley and sometimes the darkest truths are lurking closer than you think. Trish Lundy's debut, The One That Got Away with Murder, is a high-speed, high-stakes page-turner with sharp twists and a shocking finale.

Lauren's character development is exceptional, as she slowly learns how to let people in again, and she struggles to come to terms with her traumatic past and the way she feels about herself as a -result of it. The mystery is well developed and keeps readers guessing right along with Lauren and her friends. The twists and turns make for an exciting read that teens won't be able to put down... Fans of Karen M. -McManus will love debut author Lundy's -well-developed mystery with plenty of thrills.

A propulsive tangle of small town secrets and privilege for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus.

In Trish Lundy's debut, new girl Lauren moves across the country for a fresh start only to discover everyone she meets has a secret, and one of them is deadly. With its pulse-pounding twists and turns, The One That Got Away with Murder is a sharp thriller to devour in a single sitting.

Compulsively readable.

A wild, twisty ride that kept me up well past my bedtime...