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A compelling psychological thriller with a dash of romance from award-winning writer Juno Dawson. Perfect for fans of Sue Wallman and E. Lockhart.

Ryan is looking forward to spending the summer with his old school friends at Katie's luxurious Spanish villa. He hasn't seen them all since their friend Janey committed suicide a year ago and he's hoping this summer they'll be able to put the past behind them and move on.

But then someone else arrives, claiming to have proof that Janey's suicide was murder.

Ryan was hoping for sun, sea and sand. Suddenly, he's facing a long, hot summer of death, drama and deceit . . .



Trade Review
An enjoyable, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller * Book Trust *
An enjoyable, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller * Book Trust *
A sleek, smart twist on the traditional beach read * Star Magazine *
A sleek, smart twist on the traditional beach read * Star Magazine *
A gripping psychological thriller * Mizz Magazine *
A gripping psychological thriller * Mizz Magazine *
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping * School Librarian *
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping * School Librarian *
This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping. -- Sophie Smiley * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN JOURNAL *

Cruel Summer

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    A Paperback / softback by Juno Dawson

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      Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
      Publication Date: 07/08/2014
      ISBN13: 9781780621753, 978-1780621753
      ISBN10: 1780621752

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A compelling psychological thriller with a dash of romance from award-winning writer Juno Dawson. Perfect for fans of Sue Wallman and E. Lockhart.

      Ryan is looking forward to spending the summer with his old school friends at Katie's luxurious Spanish villa. He hasn't seen them all since their friend Janey committed suicide a year ago and he's hoping this summer they'll be able to put the past behind them and move on.

      But then someone else arrives, claiming to have proof that Janey's suicide was murder.

      Ryan was hoping for sun, sea and sand. Suddenly, he's facing a long, hot summer of death, drama and deceit . . .



      Trade Review
      An enjoyable, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller * Book Trust *
      An enjoyable, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek psychological thriller * Book Trust *
      A sleek, smart twist on the traditional beach read * Star Magazine *
      A sleek, smart twist on the traditional beach read * Star Magazine *
      A gripping psychological thriller * Mizz Magazine *
      A gripping psychological thriller * Mizz Magazine *
      This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping * School Librarian *
      This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping * School Librarian *
      This is a terrific rollercoaster of a psychological thriller, humorous, tense and utterly gripping. -- Sophie Smiley * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN JOURNAL *

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