Keep Your Friends Close

From the bestselling mind behind the BookTok hit Win Lose Kill Die, often hailed as the 'CEO of Plot Twists,’ comes a gripping dark academia thriller crafted for fans of Karen M. McManus, Holly Jackson, and the iconic Mean Girls. Be sure to grab the limited edition featuring a unique in-world sprayed edge! International bestselling author Karen M. McManus, known for One of Us Is Lying, remarks, ‘A thriller author to watch!’ The Guardian echoes this sentiment, describing the novel as ‘an intensely readable dark academia thriller, ideal for fans of Holly Jackson.’Set against the elite backdrop of Morton Academy, the story follows Chloe Roberts, who stands poised to ascend as Head Girl and claim the top position in the enigmatic secret society, Jewel and Bone. But betrayal from her closest friend, Nikhita Patel, sends her life into a tailspin. The narrative intensifies when Chloe discovers the Book of Crime and Punishment, a chilling registry of every wrongdoing by Morton students and their corresponding retributions. Soon, these entries eerily align with the murders of Jewel and Bone members, casting suspicion far and wide. Chloe must unravel this sinister puzzle before she becomes the next target.PRAISE FOR KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE:‘Bold, thrilling, and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.’ – Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us is Lying. Bill Wood, author of Let’s Split Up, describes it as ‘an intricately crafted YA thriller.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First, calls it ‘a taut and twisty read.’ Bea Fitzgerald, writer of Girl, Goddess, Queen, praises it as ‘Taut, vicious and edge-of-your-seat thrilling.’ Sue Wallman, author of I Know You Did It, celebrates the protagonist: ‘Chloe Roberts is an ambitious, brilliantly flawed protagonist.’ Cynthia Murphy showcases her mastery in the genre, as Benjamin Dean notes her ability to create ‘twists, turns and heartstopping tension.’ Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake, applauds the nostalgic '90s Scream vibes entwined with a vicious teen secret society. Josh Silver warns readers to gear up for a journey where ‘Cynthia Murphy writes academia like it’s a blood sport.’ Laura Wood connects the narrative to the charm of Mean Girls meeting The Secret History for a perfect blend of nostalgia and mystery. Meanwhile, Channelle Desamours comments on its engrossing nature, combined with mean-girl drama and a web of secrets, making it thoroughly twisty and unputdownable.