Now She's Dead - by Roselyn Clarke (Paperback)

What happened to Sara Ellis last summer? Mandy is desperate to make sure that no one finds out. But it seems like someone else knows that Sara's death wasn't an accident, and they are determined to torment Mandy until the truth finally comes out. In this fast-paced thriller, Mandy has to keep one step ahead of her pursuers while quietly drowning in her own guilt and grief over the loss of her best friend. I love the way the past and present timelines are woven together in this book, revealing new complications and calling into question the reliability of Mandy's memories. Highmark, the isolated lake resort where Sara Ellis died, is a delightfully atmospheric and creepy setting. Most compelling and heartbreaking of all is the relationship between Mandy and Sara, best friends enmeshed in a complex tangle of admiration, jealousy, attraction, and contempt. Their magnetic and toxic codependency is so alive it breathes on the page. This book is packed with clever puzzles and satisfying twists, but it's a fast read with tension on every page. After this incredible debut, I can't wait to see what Roselyn Clarke has in store for us next!