Assassin Game (Paperback) (Kirsty Mckay)

Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Number of Pages: 325
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Mysteries & Detective Stories
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
Author: Kirsty Mckay
Age Range: Teen
Language: English

About the Book

"At Cate's isolated boarding school, Killer Game is a tradition. Only a select few are invited to play. They must avoid being killed by a series of thrilling pranks, and identify the murderer. But this time, it's different: the game stops feeling fake and starts getting dangerous and Cate's the next cartnear. Can they find the culprit ... before it's too late?"--

Book Synopsis

It was just a game...until it wasn't. Will Cate discover the assassin before it's too late? Perfect for fans of teen mystery books!

TAG. You're It...

At Cate's isolated boarding school Killer is more than a game--it's an elite secret society. Members must avoid being "killed" during a series of thrilling pranks--and only the Game Master knows who the "killer" is. When Cate's finally invited to join The Guild of Assassins, she thinks it's her ticket to finally feeling like she belongs.

But when the game becomes all too real, the school threatens to shut it down. Cate will do anything to keep playing and save The Guild. But can she find the real assassin--before she's the next cartnear?

"An intriguing, tightly wound mystery. The game is on!" --Hannah Jayne, author of Truly, Madly, Deadly and Twisted

Perfect for those looking for:

• Teen books for girls ages 11-14
• Secret societies in fiction
• Psychological thrillers

Review Quotes

"McKay keeps things ambiguous so that readers will continue guessing until the true culprit is revealed in the climactic scene. Her witty, self-deprecating voice captures the thrill of belonging and the complicated emotions that come with new money. Smart, edge-of-the-seat thrills." - Kirkus Reviews

"Umfraville Hall, an exclusive boarding school on the windswept Welsh island of Skola, is an ideal setting for a mystery that takes a few cues from Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None... McKay (Undead) pokes a bit of fun at teen angst, using Cate's wry voice to tell this twisty whodunit.
" - Publishers Weekly

"An exhilarating thriller from start to finish, this action packed book is full of betrayals, mystery and heartbreak. Both the Game and Cate's love life kept us guessing until the end.
" - Justine Magazine

"Fans of elusive thrillers like Gail Giles's What Happened to Cass McBride will enjoy this book thoroughly. Lovers of mystery and suspense and those who appreciate a good boarding school story will also engage with this fast-moving and adrenaline-packed novel." - School Library Journal

"McKay's world building is topnotch and the suspense palpable." - Booklist

"Perfect for readers looking for a good "scary" novel...THE ASSASSIN GAME has the perfect amount of romance, suspense, and action to make for a wonderful read." - TeenReads

"Red-herrings abound in this page-turner... The fast-moving plot will motivate readers to sort through the many characters, guess at their motives, and spot the real criminal." - VOYA Magazine