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"An atmospheric and entertaining thriller perfect for snowy night chills." โย Kirkus Reviews
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In this chilling mystery from aย New York Timesย bestselling author, a storm strands a group of teens in a creepy motelโleaving them trapped with a killer.
Nell has always wanted to be an actor, but she doubts her ability. As a member of her schoolโs theater program, she prefers working backstage. On the way to a contest, an unexpected blizzard strands her acting troupe in a creepy motel.ย Soonย they meet a group of strangers from another high schoolโincluding the mysterious and handsome Knox, who insists they playย the gameย Two Truths and a Lie. When itโs Nellโs turn, she draws a slip of paper written in unfamiliar handwriting:
I like to watch people die.
Iโve lost count of how many people Iโve killed.
Suddenly, a night of harmless fun turns into a matter of life and death. As guests start to go missing, it becomes clear that a murderer is hiding in their midstย ready to strike again. In a room full of liars and performers, the truth is never quite what it seems. Nell is going to have to act like her life depends on itโbecause it does.
And donโt miss these other chilling thrillers from April Henry includingย When We Go Missing, Stay Dead, and Girl Forgotten.