The Thrashers - by Julie Soto (Paperback)

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Either you're in or you're out.

Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High.

They're everything everyone wants to be.

Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack's her childhood best friend, so she's in.

Then Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies--and the whispers about the Thrashers begin. As Emily's journal surfaces, detectives close in, and Jodi faces an impossible choice: betray her friends or protect herself.

But as eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, it becomes clear--Emily isn't done with them yet.

A twisty thrill-ride of unforgettable drama and suspense that "encapsulates the vulnerability of adolescents playing adult games" (Ali Hazelwood) from USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto, The Thrashers will keep you up at night desperate to read just one more page.

"A tour-de-force YA debut from Julie Soto." - Alexa Donne

"For fans of Karen McManus and Kara Thomas, The Thrashers had me holding my breath, sweaty-palming my e-reader, and dying to flip each page to see what would happen next." - Susan Lee

"Expertly plotted and full of flawed, morally gray characters you still can't help rooting for, The Thrashers is one of the best books I've read this year." - Evelyn Skye

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★ "[A] fresh and clever mystery that puts a new spin on the popular kid trope." --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

★ "A haunting page-turner that smartly explores the complexities of teenage relationships and feelings of self-worth." --Kirkus (Starred Review)

★ "With a new-era Pretty Little Liars vibe, this cautionary thriller is the perfect drama for Karen M. McManus and Rory Power fans." --School Library Journal (Starred Review)

"A deeply important book by my favorite writer. Julie Soto is a master at characterization. THE THRASHERS encapsulates the vulnerability of adolescents playing adult games. As a reader, you oscillate between playing into the mob and questioning where you land on a larger moral scale." --Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"An aching portrait of disparate friendship, high school hierarchy, and the ghosts that haunt us--figuratively and literally. This unsettling, pulse-pounding page-turner will leave you desperate for a sequel. A tour-de-force YA debut from Julie Soto and the perfect slow-burn, creeping suspense read for fans of Nova Ren Suma and Marisha Pessl." --Alexa Donne, author of The Ivies, Pretty Dead Queens, and The Bitter End

"WHAT A RIDE! Julie Soto has proven she can write in any age category, any genre, and pull out an incredibly compulsive, bingeable story. For fans of Karen McManus and Kara Thomas, The Thrashers had me holding my breath, sweaty-palming my e-reader, and dying to flip each page to see what would happen next. I was questioning who to trust, including my own thoughts and memories (!), up till the very end. And I thoroughly enjoyed exploring how social status, money, privilege, and mental health impact who we believe in and what they can get away with in this gripping novel. One of the MOST FUN YA thrillers I've read in a long time!" --Susan Lee, author of Seoulmates and The Name Drop

"Expertly plotted and full of flawed, morally gray characters you still can't help rooting for, THE THRASHERS is one of the best books I've read this year--and that's not hyperbole. Think Veronica Mars with a hint of the unreal. Soto keeps you guessing and turning pages until the last gasp at the very end." --Evelyn Skye, New York Times Bestselling author of Damsel

"Julie Soto is a master at giving readers books they cannot put down. The Thrashers is all consuming from page ONE. From the will they-won't they? To the did they-didn't they? I read this book in one sitting and then turned right back to the beginning. I held my breath, shouted at the pages, and cried tears for people I've never met. Readers will love this book." --Kristin Dwyer, critically acclaimed author of Some Mistakes Were Made

"Soto finds twists and turns in the desire to fit in, be accepted, and know that your friends really are your friends. It is a ride that is emotional, suspenseful, just a bit romantic, and much like high school, a story you won't soon forget." --Gretchen Schreiber, author of Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal

"The Thrashers is so much more than a gripping, heart-in-your-throat thriller -- it's a class commentary with a deeply emotional center that brought me right back to high school. I absolutely inhaled it! The writing is razor sharp, the twists are unpredictable, and the characters are phenomenally layered. Julie Soto is a thoughtful, confident storyteller, no matter the genre." --Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of See You Yesterday and Today, Tonight, Tomorrow

"When I say this book had me hooked, I mean "missed my train stop, oh no is that the sun coming up in the window" hooked. I hope I get amnesia so I can read it again for the first time. This chill-inducing, swoon-worthy, hold-your-breath thriller will stick with you long after you turn the last page." --Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of Tweet Cute and The Rival

"The Thrashers is everything. Julie Soto is everything. This is the unputdownable thriller of the year." --New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy

"Perfect for fans of chilling suspense and supernatural thrillers, The Thrashers will take you on a ride that leaves you questioning who you can trust, and how far guilt can follow you." --Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston

"A chilling and propulsive page-turner, The Thrashers is a razor-sharp exploration of class, friendships, social hierarchy, and the dangers of desire. Soto delivers complex characters, clever twists, and heart-in-your-throat moments readers will never forget." --Julian Winters, award-winning author of Prince of the Palisades

"An eerie, addictive twist on your favorite mean-girl classics, The Thrashers is sure to keep your spine tingling and the pages turning." --Olivia Worley, author of People to Follow and The Debutantes

"From the opening page, I was captivated, and early intrigue soon became obsession-- to find out the truth when I never knew exactly who or what I could trust. A story about fitting in when you never truly fit, friends that sometimes feel like enemies, and the mystery of a girl who won't leave anyone alone-- even from beyond the grave. Brutal, heart-wrenching, and unputdownable, The Thrashers was, simply put, riveting." --Amanda Linsmeier, author of Six of Sorrow and Starlings

"A gripping, bingeable thriller that deftly explores the dark side of infatuation. The Thrashers hooked me from the haunting first page." --Trish Lundy, author of The One That Got Away with Murder

"Both thrilling and thought-provoking, this haunting novel examining the complexities of competition, jealousy, and insecurity is an engrossing look at teen social dramas." --Booklist

"Julie Soto has made us fall in love with her writing time and time again, but this time she's getting our heart pumping in new and exciting ways... she's proving time and time again that there's nothing she can't do." --Cosmopolitan

About the Author

JULIE SOTO is a USA Today bestselling author, playwright, and actress originally from Sacramento, CA. Her musical Generation Me won the 2017 New York Musical Festival's Best Musical award, as well as Best Book for her script. She is a musical theater geek, fandom nerd, and the author of many spicy fan fictions. Julie now lives in Fort Bragg, CA, with her dog, Charlie. She is probably drinking coffee as you read this.