To Catch a Killer
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Sheryl Scarborough
“A twisty, cold-case mystery custom made for fans of Sara Shepard, PLL and Veronica Mars! The edge-of-your-seat plot, sinister backstory and smart, brave and irreverent main character made this whodunit unputdownable.”—Justine Magazine In To Catch a Killer, a contemporary mystery by debut author Sheryl Scarborough, a teenage girl uses forensic science to solve the cold-case murder of her mother. Erin Blake has one of those names. A name that is inextricably linked to a grisly crime. As a toddler, Erin survived for three days alongside the corpse of her murdered mother, and the case—which remains unsolved—fascinated a nation. Her father's identity unknown, Erin was taken in by her mother's best friend and has become a relatively normal teen in spite of the looming questions about her past.Fourteen years later, Erin is once again at the center of a brutal homicide when she finds the body of her biology teacher. When questioned by the police, Erin tells almost the whole truth, but never voices her suspicions that her mother's killer has struck again in order to protect the casework she's secretly doing on her own. Inspired by her uncle, an FBI agent, Erin has ramped up her forensic hobby into a full-blown cold-case investigation. This new murder makes her certain she's close to the truth, but when all the evidence starts to point the authorities straight to Erin, she turns to her longtime crush (and fellow suspect) Journey Michaels to help her crack the case before it's too late.
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Author
Sheryl Scarborough
Pages
320
Publisher
Macmillan
Published Date
2017-02-07
ISBN
0765381915 9780765381910
Ratings
Google: 4.5
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"It’s a good book for those looking for an u expected twist! "
Abby k
"Sheryl Scarborough's "To Catch a Killer" is a captivating young adult mystery that will keep you hooked until the end. The story follows Erin Blake, a high school student haunted by her mother's murder, as she gets caught up in another murder case in her small town. Scarborough's writing style is engaging, and the characters, especially Erin, are relatable and well-developed. The mystery is cleverly crafted with plenty of surprises along the way, although some twists may be predictable for mystery fans. The pacing could have been better, but overall, it's an exciting read. I recommend "To Catch a Killer" to anyone who enjoys thrilling mysteries with strong main characters. I give it four out of five stars."
Jordan Farmer
"never finished this one because it was a school library book but it was a nice read!"
Mackenzie Sheridan
"Good. Predicted the ending at the beginning of the book though."
M C
Madisen Chinnock
"Really awkward to read the text doesn’t align with the characters"
Ellie Belly
"If teenage mystery/ highly predictable reads is your thing go right ahead!! The only thing unpredictable is who did it. Writing style is very good, but my attention would shift and decline rapidly so, it wasn't my style, but you might like it!"
Yukanna Nakajima
"This book is mysterious, romantic, and dark"
S G
Sam Gerardi
"The story of a girl uncovering the mysteries behind her mother’s death is one with a beautiful composition. I highly recommend this novel."
J W
Jay Wellman
"I loved this book. It perfectly balanced investigation with drama, and provided an interesting in-depth look into modern forensic science. I enjoyed just about everything about this book, and look forward to reading more by this authour."
Hannah Faith
"Ending was cool but i hate all books i’m forced through also figured it out prolly a week into the novel"
Kingston