What’s the book about?
The last thing Hallie and her drama classmates expect to find on a high school scavenger hunt is a dead body. In a town with a population of about thirty-six, no one has experience with murder investigations, but now everyone’s asking who killed Ms Lovelace.
The drama kids thought they were the only people nerdy enough to be at school on a Sunday. When they learn that Adam Tolentino, football star, drama-club nemesis and the hottest boy in school, was there too, Hallie is given the task of finding out what he knows – but she soon learns there’s more to Adam than meets the eye.
Although still grieving her favourite teacher, Hallie knows the show must go on. Managing a musical and a murder investigation is a lot, but Hallie and her friends won’t give up on Ms Lovelace – or each other.
It’s out next week, on 4 June 2024.
Recommended for:
YA readers and children aged 14+.
Three reasons to read it:
- The characters in What’s Murder Between Friends navigate the complex world of high school, dealing with friendships, relationships, and the pressures of fitting in. YA readers will find these characters relatable, as they face real-life issues such as peer pressure, identity, and the struggle for acceptance.
- It’s a gripping murder mystery (with a musical) that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The plot is filled with twists and turns, making it a page-turner. For readers who enjoy solving puzzles and love the excitement of suspense, this book provides an immersive experience that combines the thrill of a whodunit with the relatable backdrop of teenage life.
- Delves into the complexities of friendship and the bounds of loyalty, exploring how friendships can be tested in extreme situations.
Buy a copy of What’s Murder Between Friends here. It’s out next week, on 4 June 2024.
About the author:
Meg Gatland-Veness was born in a tiny country town called Milton and now lives on the Central Coast of New South Wales with her boyfriend and two cats. She attended the University of Newcastle where she studied a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Secondary Teaching.
Meg has been writing stories for as long as she can remember and reading them even longer. She always carries a notebook with her in case inspiration strikes or she encounters a beautiful new word. Equal to her love of words is her passion for championing local youths and fostering important conversation about issues facing young Australians.
When she’s not writing novels, Meg is a high school drama teacher who channels her creativity into choreographing and directing musicals, writing poetry, singing and dancing.
Photo credit: Dane Howell
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