What’s the book about?
It’s all fun and games until someone ends up dead.
Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set.
Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show’s trickiest escape rooms. There’s Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master; and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister’s murder. Or so everyone believes.
But Sierra’s not just here to win. She’s here for justice.
When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia’s true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren’t high in this competition, they’re deadly. If these teens want to win—and survive—the game, they must solve the biggest mystery of all: who killed Alicia Angelos?
Recommended for:
Ages 14+
Three reasons to read it:
- Meyer and Moss have teamed up to create a nonstop, edge-of-your-seat adventure in The Escape Game. Meyer’s knack for twisting plots and building suspense combines perfectly with Moss’s imaginative energy, bringing every character to life in a way that’s vibrant, fun and totally addictive. The story flows so smoothly you’ll be racing through chapters, desperate to see what happens next, and every twist lands with a thrill that’ll make you gasp, cheer, and maybe even jump out of your seat.
- Step inside the wild world of The Escape Game, a high-stakes escape-room game show that’s full of mind-bending puzzles, clever traps and jaw-dropping surprises. But watch out! This isn’t just a game. Someone was murdered on set, and now the contestants have to race against time to solve the deadliest mystery ever. Every room, every challenge, every clue is packed with tension, and you’ll feel like you’re right there with the contestants, piecing together the puzzle before it’s too late.
- The cast of contestants is electric! Adi, the cryptography whiz, Carter, the math genius, and Beck, the budding game designer, each bring their own skills to the table, and the way they work together is a thrill to watch. Every puzzle they solve, every clue they uncover, makes you feel clever too. The mix of talents, personalities, and rivalries keeps the story buzzing with energy, making each chapter impossible to put down. This is a book for anyone who loves puzzles, mysteries, teamwork, and heart-pounding suspense all wrapped up in one unforgettable adventure.
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About the author:
Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles series, the Renegades trilogy and the duology Gilded and Cursed. Her first standalone novel, Heartless, was also a #1 New York Times bestseller, and her most recent rom coms are Instant Karma and With a Little Luck. Her first middle grade novel, Let It Glow, written with Joanne Levy, was also a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. Marissa is the author of The Happy Writer, in which she shares her writing tips and experiences. She lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and their two daughters. You can find her at marissameyer.com
West Australian author Tamara Moss has been writing seriously for over a decade. After majoring in Asian Studies at the University of Western Australia, Tamara has taught Japanese, interned at indie publisher Twelfth Planet Press, and worked at many different schools. She is currently teaching upper primary. Tamara has published three books in the Lintang series. Tamara was the Winner of the West Australian Young Readers Book Award – Hoffman Award in 2019, and Lintang and the Pirate Queen was shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize in 2018.
This sounds like such a thrilling read! I love books that combine puzzles and mysteries, especially with a high-stakes game show premise. It reminds me a bit of the tension you find in games like Cheat or Repeat, where quick thinking is key.