Murder Disrupts The End Of Term At School
Sophie McKenzie launches a new school murder-mystery series with a case that turns an ordinary term sinister. With teenage suspicion, hidden motives and a setting full of pressure points, it promises exactly the kind of fast, accessible suspense younger thriller fans relish.
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Murder Disrupts The End Of Term At School
Sophie McKenzie launches a new school murder-mystery series with a case that turns an ordinary term sinister. With teenage suspicion, hidden motives and a setting full of pressure points, it promises exactly the kind of fast, accessible suspense younger thriller fans relish.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Love school-set mysteries where danger erupts inside ordinary routine.
- Are hooked by murder cases unfolding in places meant to feel safe.
- Want summer-term tension, teenage suspicion and secrets at Mayfield Academy.
- Prefer YA thrillers that move fast and keep the stakes personal.
The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing.
It's a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . . Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough - that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished.
Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her. Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there's a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it's not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation . . .
Praise for Girl, Missing:
'Page-turning' The Independent
'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express
'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' The Guardian
'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because nobody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author
'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author
'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror
10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing
Manchester Children's Book Awards
Bolton Children's Book Award
Solihull Book Award
Winner of the Sakura Medal
Red House Children's Book Award
Richard and Judy Best Kids' Book
Lewisham Children's Book Award
- About The Author
- Sophie McKenzie was born and brought up in London, where she still lives with her teenage son. She has worked as a journalist and a magazine editor, and now writes full time. She has tallied up numerous award wins and has twice been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781398542006
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Children's, (11 September 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 227
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 20 mm
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