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Gripping from start to finish, The Darkest Corners took me into an underbelly I didn't know existed, with twists that left me shocked and racing forward to get to the end.
— Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen
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A tight, twisted thriller, full of deft reversals and disturbing revelations—deeply, compulsively satisfying!
— Brenna Yovanoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Replacement
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“As dark as Gillian Flynn and as compulsive as Serial…Kara Thomas’s mystery debut is intricate, chilling, and deeply compelling. Unforgettable!
— Laura Salters, author of Run Away
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★ “Thomas carefully crafts the suspense, leaving present-tense narrator Tessa—and readers—to doubt even those she loves the most…An unsettling story of loss, lies, and violence lurking in the shadows of a small town.
— Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
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★ "On the heels of Making a Murderer and The Jinx comes a psychological thriller strongly rooted in the true-crime tradition...Expertly plotted with plenty of twists and turns—never mind a truly shocking conclusion—this gritty thriller is sure to find a wide audience among teens and adults alike. Equally concerned with a quest for the truth and the powerful motivation of guilt, this compelling novel won’t linger on the shelf.
— Booklist starred review
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★ "Thomas keeps it real with a jaded heroine from the have-nots societal segment who holds onto her humanity, and a frank illustration of failure in the justice system. Hand this one to older teens who love dark mysteries or fans of Netflix's Making a Murderer.
— Shelf Awareness starred review
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Clearly drawn…[and] alive until the twisty end.
— Bulletin
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Strong character development and thrilling reveals…this novel is a sure bet.
— SLJ
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"Thomas creates a disturbing portrait of how bad news and gossip can curdle when mixed together.
— Oprah.com
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An eerie and masterly psychological thriller...[that] culminates in a shocking and disturbing ending. Thomas expertly captures the pointed nuances and the fickle, manipulative bonds of adolescent girls’ friendships.
— SLJ
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Taut and suspenseful...this gritty page-turner will easily hook a broad range of readers
— Booklist
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"An intense psychological thriller that all but ensures the lights will be left on between dusk and dawn.
— Publishers Weekly
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"A twisted story of obsession and manipulation, Little Monsters captivated me right up to its surprising conclusion—and left me wondering how well I really know my friends.
— Chelsea Sedoti, author of The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett
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A brilliant, well-written masterpiece, full of unreliable narrators, suspense, and plot twists that will leave you at the edge of your seat.
— Inah P., The Bibliophile Confessions
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"You'll be up all night tearing through the pages, gasping through the twists and turns.
— Bustle.com
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“A tight, twisted thriller, full of deft reversals and disturbing revelations—deeply, compulsively satisfying!”
— Brenna Yovanoff, New York Times bestselling author
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“Thomas carefully crafts the suspense, leaving present-tense narrator Tessa—and readers—to doubt even those she loves the most… An unsettling story of loss, lies, and violence lurking in the shadows of a small town.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“As dark as Gillian Flynn and as compulsive as Serial…Kara Thomas’ mystery debut is intricate, chilling, and deeply compelling. Unforgettable!”
— Laura Salters, author of Run Away