In the Hall with the Knife
A Clue Mystery, Book One
288 pages · Released Oct 8, 2019 · Abrams
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This YA mystery based on Clue features a murder investigation at a prep school with a diverse cast of suspects, each hiding secrets. The tone is suspenseful but not graphic; the focus is on mystery-solving rather than graphic content. Most concerning elements are mild language, scattered references to teenage social issues, and the central premise of a murder, but the book is designed for teen audiences who enjoy whodunit mysteries.
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A murderer could be around every corner in this thrilling YA trilogy based on the board game CLUE! When a storm strikes at Blackbrook Academy, an elite prep school nestled in the woods of Maine, a motley crew of students—including Beth “Peacock” Picach, Orchid McKee, Vaughn Green, Sam “Mustard” Maestor, Finn Plum, and... A murderer could be around every corner in this thrilling YA trilogy based on the board game CLUE! When a storm strikes at Blackbrook Academy, an elite prep school nestled in the woods of Maine, a motley crew of students—including Beth “Peacock” Picach, Orchid McKee, Vaughn Green, Sam “Mustard” Maestor, Finn Plum, and Scarlet Mistry—are left stranded on campus with their headmaster. Hours later, his body is found in the conservatory and it’s very clear his death was no accident. With this group of students who are all hiding something, nothing is as it seems, and everyone has a motive for murder. Fans of the CLUE board game and cult classic film will delight in Diana Peterfreund’s modern reimagining of the brand, its characters, and the dark, magnificent old mansion with secrets hidden within its walls.
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ISBN 9781683356417 · Abrams