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  • Published: 15 February 2013
  • ISBN: 9780385734882
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $29.99

Kiss Me Kill Me



"Fans of Libba Bray's books will enjoy this contemporary British murder mystery...[Henderson's] pacing and exposition of clues are skillful...the ending will leave readers gasping with anticipation for a sequel." --Booklist

When 16-year-old Scarlett Wakefield transfers from St. Tabby’s to Wakefield Hall Collegiate, she is relieved that no one knows her dark, haunting secret. A few months ago, Scarlett was invited to an elite party with a guest list full of the hottest names in British society, including Dan McAndrew. Before the party, Scarlett had only imagined what it would be like to have her first kiss with Dan, but on the penthouse terrace, Dan leaned in close and she no longer had to wonder. Their kiss was beautiful and perfect and magical, and then . . . Dan McAndrew took his last breath as she held him in her arms. No one knows how or why Dan died, and everyone at St. Tabby’s believes Scarlett had something to do with it. But now that she’s safely hidden away at Wakefield Hall, Scarlett would rather forget that it ever happened. Only she can’t. Especially when she receives an anonymous note that will set her on the path to clearing her name and finding out what really happened to the first and last boy she kissed.

  • Published: 15 February 2013
  • ISBN: 9780385734882
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $29.99

About the author

Lauren Henderson

Lauren Henderson has written seven books featuring her anti-heroine, Sam Jones. The BBC have optioned the books for a series, and they have been translated into several languages. With Stella Duffy, Sparkle Hayter and Katy Munger, she runs a website, www.tartcity.com, devoted to Tart Noir, their brand of girls-behaving-badly crime novels.

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Praise for Kiss Me Kill Me

  • "[Henderson] knows just how to time even the smallest revelations for maximum drama and her mini-sleuth has a natural glamour and intelligence that Nancy Drew can only dream of. The audience will be riveted." --Publisher's Weekly

  • "Stylish, sassy prose...reminiscent of a young Stephanie Plum, Scarlett's sharp sense of self-depricating humor shines. A breezy blend of mystery and mean-girl-fun." --Kirkus Reviews
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