Let's Split Up (Let's Split Up #1) - by Bill Wood (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A heart-pounding thriller tailor-made for the YA BookTokers! It's Scream meets Scooby-Doo in this electrifying horror.

When the town's "it-couple," Brad and Shelley, are found brutally murdered in a secluded manor, a brave group of teen friends takes on the mystery.

Set in 2001 Sanera, California --a small, quiet community where nothing ever happens -- the shocking murders shake everyone, leaving them to believe the ghost of a murdered landowner has finally taken his revenge. Join Cam, Jonesy, Amber, and the new girl Buffy as they dig deeper into the sinister secrets of the mansion. With every clue they uncover, the eerie rumors seem frighteningly real. As they decide whether to stick together or split up to find evidence, they must face the ultimate question: will this decision be their salvation or their doom?

Review Quotes

"Readers who enjoy horror with a healthy dose of playful self awareness will have a great time solving mysteries with these meddling kids."

--Booklist

"A fun, fast slasher as full of heart as it is hijinks." -- Sarah Underwood, Author of Lies We Sing to the Sea

"A thrilling, heart-stopping debut. High stakes, mysterious ghouls and a group of teens who I wish I was part of back when I was in school. A show-stopping horror mystery that you will devour in one sitting. Just incredible." --Ben Alderson, Author of A Betrayal Of Storms

"An unmissable love letter to the spooks of Scream and Scooby Doo, this is a deeply atmospheric, tense and propulsive debut fuelled by horror." -- Lucy Rose, Author of The Lamb

"Holy hell, this is magnificent! I am unwell. The friendship group, the haunting, those twists! Seriously, my heart can't handle it. What a perfect, homage to the best of 90s horror. I'm obsessed." --Rosie Talbot, Author of Sixteen Souls

"Iconic and gripping." -- Andy Darcy Theo, Author of The Light That Blinds Us

"Creepy, mysterious and fun. It brings big Point Horror energy to a new generation." --Kat Ellis, Author of Harrow Lake

About the Author

Bill Wood writes mysteries for young adults. After earning a degree in film and screenwriting at Birmingham City University, he worked as a bookseller while writing his novels and building a presence on TikTok. He currently lives with his family and Staffordshire bull terrier, Macey. His first novel, Let's Split Up, was the UK's fastest selling YA debut of 2024.