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A teen girl’s attempt at social reinvention takes a deadly turn when a co-worker disappears—and she learns she may have been the last person to see the missing girl—in this razor-sharp, murderously funny thriller debut.

After the incident last year, Greta Riley Green is looking for reinvention—a fresh start—and a job at Hyper Kid Magic Land, the local amusement park, seems like the perfect way to forge a new path . . . no matter what it takes.

So when fate pulls Greta into Mercy Goodwin’s orbit, it feels like things are looking up. Beautiful and confident, Mercy dazzles audiences daily. And at the first party of the summer, she picks Greta to confide in. Mercy has a secret to share, if Greta will just meet her the next day. It’s a sign that Greta’s truly fitting in.

Only, when the time comes, Mercy is a no-show—as she is everyday after that—and Greta knows something’s wrong. She can’t help thinking back to the night of the party. Did Mercy seem upset? Terrified, even? Could she be in trouble? It wouldn’t be the first time a talented young performer came to a sinister end at Hyper Kid. . . .

Of course, Greta has her own issues with the past, and the more she uncovers Hyper Kid’s secrets, the more her own threaten to surface. This job was meant to be a reboot, a summer without trouble. But trouble, it seems, finds Greta, and her past—and the bloody past of Hyper Kid—is about to catch up with her.

Praise for Difficult Girls

“A thrilling debut. I dare you not to read it in one sitting.” —Cynthia Murphy, author of Win Lose Kill Die

“Sharp, witty, and oh so compelling, Difficult Girls cements Veronica Bane as an author to watch.” —Jessica Goodman, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Meadowbrook Murders and The Legacies

“Deeply heartfelt, laugh-out-loud funny, and filled with unexpected twists. Perfect for fans of Jessica Goodman and Karen M. McManus!” —Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of the Agathas series and Murder Between Friends

“Twisty, bitingly funny, and fresh. Veronica Bane masterfully keeps you guessing as the bodies begin to drop.” —Trish Lundy, author of The One That Got Away with Murder

“Expertly weaves past and present mysteries in a humorous YA thriller.” —Megan Davidhizar, author of Silent Sister

“Veronica Bane has a rare gift.” —Amber Benson, actress and author of the Echo Park Coven series

“An engaging, plot-driven debut with a heart.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Bane delivers off-kilter rom-com energy in a very scary thriller that will make the reader both laugh and scream (in a good way!), resulting in a wonderful debut novel.” —Booklist

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A twisty, off-the-rails mystery about seven teens, forced to spend a stormy—and deadly—night together. Perfect for fans of There’s Someone Inside Your House and No Place Left to Hide.

The members of the Coastal Canyon debate team have their reasons to hate each other: complicated pasts, thornier presents, a huge competition loss . . . Now they’re stuck at an Airbnb together for a night during what feels like the storm of the century. Can it get any worse?

Yes. Yes, it can.

A flat tire, a severed landline, someone’s unconscious, and there’s a body outside. The night is unraveling, and it’s becoming clear: no one is safe. But safe from who? A teammate? A teacher? Or is a stranger lurking nearby in the woods?

Seven students.
Three teachers.
One body.
Lock all the doors and trust no one.

After all, death isn’t up for debate.

Praise for We’re All Going to Die Tonight!

“In a world of noise, Bane’s We’re All Going to Die Tonight! cuts through with thrilling precision by way of a chorus of voices and a campy cast of characters that scream their fiendish delight and leave us on the absolute edge of our seats.” —Joelle Wellington, author of Their Vicious Games

“With a charming, vividly sketched main cast and old-school locked-room-mystery vibes that had me biting my nails between gasps and swoons, We’re All Going to Die Tonight! is the perfect buy for every mystery-loving teen and teen at heart. This book will keep you guessing until the last page—and make you think twice before you piss off anyone on the debate team.” —Carlyn Greenwald, author of Murder Land

“When everyone has a secret to keep and a motive to kill, no one is safe. You’ll be racing your pulse to the very last page of this twisty, nail-biting, darkly satisfying thriller!” —Codie Crowley, author of Here Lies a Vengeful Bitch and Body Count

“With an eerie, isolated setting, a suspicious cast of characters, and complex debate team dynamics, Bane gives us the perfect thriller setup. The book kept me guessing through every blood-splattered page. Slasher fans won’t want to miss this one!” —Chelsea Ichaso, author of The Summer She Went Missing

“A taut page-turner with razor sharp teeth. We’re All Going to Die Tonight! is a standout teen thriller with a diverse cast of characters that leap off the page.” —Alexa Donne, Edgar Award–nominated author of The Bitter End and The Ivies

“With a remote mansion setting and dynamic, diverse cast of complex characters, We’re All Going to Die Tonight! is a blast for thriller lovers of all ages. I consider myself an expert detective, but Bane kept me guessing all the way to the bloody, cathartic end!” —Rebekah Faubion, author of Lost Girls of Hollow Lake