Signed Sealed Dead

From best-loved YA thriller author, Cynthia Murphy, comes an explosive new mystery! True-Crime obsessed Paige, and her family, move across the Atlantic to her father’s eerie hometown, and it’s not long before she uncovers the town’s dark history – a string of unsolved murders and disappearances in the 90s. And then notes start appearing at their dilapidated old home, about the secrets the house is keeping. The clues lead Paige to a diary concealed in the walls that belonged to one of the missing girls. Could this be the key to solving a quarter-of-a-century mystery, or will this make Paige the next target?!, — “The CEO of Plot Twists” – BookTok

• From thriller-horror YA queen, Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One To Die and TIKTOK MADE ME BUY ITWin Lose Kill Die, and The Midnight Game comes her fourth nail-biting novel about True Crime.
• Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield and shows like Stranger Things.
• This pacy thriller will keep you awake and guessing until the very last page.

Our January 2024 Teen Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for teen readers is Signed Sealed Dead by best-loved YA thriller author Cynthia Murphy! True crime obsessed Paige and her family move across the Atlantic to her father’s eerie hometown. It’s not long before Paige discovers the town’s dark history – a string of unsolved murders and disappearances in the 90s. Will Paige solve a quarter-of-a-century mystery, or will she be the next target?! 

Signed Sealed Dead is a nail-biting and pacy thriller featuring the irresistible storytelling of BookTok sensation Cynthia Murphy. This explosive new mystery will keep you awake and guessing until the very last page. A perfect read for fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Stranger Things, — Emma – Book Club Editor, Ages 7-11+