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
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 . . . ? PRAISE FOR
KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE: 'Bold thrilling and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.' Karen
M. McManus author of One of Us is Lying 'An intricately crafted YA thriller that I cannot
wait to read again.' Bill Wood author of Let's Split Up 'A taut and twisty read that takes
no prisoners. This captivatingly murderous book will keep you up all night and leave you unsure
who you can trust.' Kathryn Foxfield author of Good Girls Die First 'Taut vicious and
edge-of-your-seat thrilling the queen of YA slashers has created another darkly delicious
tale. You won't be able to put it down!' Bea Fitzgerald author of Girl Goddess Queen
'Chloe Roberts is an ambitious brilliantly flawed protagonist who fights her way out of the
darkest places.' Sue Wallman author of I Know You Did It 'Twists turns and heartstopping
tension Cynthia Murphy is a thriller author at the top of her game.' Benjamin Dean author of
How to Die Famous 'Delicious 90s Scream vibes a vicious teen secret society and bodies
piling up around every corner . . . This is Cynthia Murphy at her absolute best.' Kat Ellis
author of Harrow Lake 'Dark viciously fun and dangerously addictive. Cynthia Murphy writes
academia like it's a blood sport - get ready to play.' Josh Silver author of HappyHead
'Mean Girls meets The Secret History - the perfect blend of 90s nostalgia and twisty
compelling murder mystery.' Laura Wood author of The Agency for Scandal 'An engrossing and
cut-throat thriller where mean-girl antics shifting alliances and a growing web of secrets
keep the tension sky-high. Twisty and unputdownable.' Channelle Desamours author of Needy
Little Things
