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- A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Friday the 13th meets The Parent Trap in this terrifying young adult thriller by the author of How to Survive Your Murder.
- 304 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Horror
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Book Synopsis
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Friday the 13th meets The Parent Trap in this terrifying young adult thriller by the author of How to Survive Your Murder. Now in paperback, with a stunning first edition featuring red stained edges!Most people's births aren't immortalized in a police report--but Olivia was born during the infamous Camp Lost Lake murders. Seventeen years later, Olivia's life looks pretty perfect . . . until she discovers the man she calls dad is not her biological father. Now she wants answers about her bloodline, and the only place she knows to look is Camp Lost Lake. Most people don't spend their formative years on the run with an alleged murderer--but Reagan did. In the court of public opinion, her mom was found guilty of the deaths at Camp Lost Lake, and both of them have been in hiding ever since. But Reagan believes in her mother's innocence and is determined to clear her name. Luckily for Olivia and Reagan, Camp Lost Lake is finally reopening, providing the perfect opportunity to find answers. But someone else is dead set on keeping the past hidden, even if it means committing murder. "A must-read for fans of true crime, dark family secrets, and intricate mysteries." --Ryan La Sala, bestselling author of The Honeys
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A Best Book of the Year for Amazon
An Amazon Best Book of the Month "A puzzling, energetic thrill ride." --Kirkus Reviews "A twisty, edge-of-your-seat thriller mystery with a surprise ending that will stay with readers." --School Library Journal
About the Author
Danielle Valentine is a pseudonym for bestselling horror novelist Danielle Vega. Her work, which includes The Merciless series, How to Survive Your Murder, and Delicate Condition, has been optioned for film and television by Lionsgate and Warner Bros and translated into languages worldwide. Danielle lives outside of New York City with her husband, daughter, and two ornery cats.Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)
Weight: .81 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-17 Years
Sub-Genre: Horror
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
Author: Danielle Valentine
Language: English
Street Date: July 29, 2025
TCIN: 94269728
UPC: 9780593697047
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-2192
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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lurkykitty - 8 months ago
Two Sides to Every Murder is set at the reopening of Camp Lost Lake, a summer camp which had been shut down years ago after a night of brutal murders occurred there. We follow two teenage girls, Olivia, who was born at the camp on the night of the murders, and Reagan, whose mother was accused of the crimes and who has been on the run with her mother most of her life. Both girls return to the camp and start digging into the mystery of that fateful night. It becomes evident that a killer is on the loose and danger lurks around every turn. Two Sides to Every Murder is a fast-paced, action-packed horror YA novel with an 80s/90s slasher vibe. The setting of the old camp during a storm is creepy and atmospheric. The tension was unrelenting as twist after twist unraveled, as secret after secret was revealed. It was highly entertaining and compulsively readable, easy to devour in one sitting. Perfect as a Summerween or spooky fall read.
Too Much Going On
3 out of 5 stars
Devin - 8 months ago
Most people’s births aren’t immortalized in a police report—but Olivia was born during the infamous Camp Lost Lake murders. Olivia's life looks pretty perfect, seventeen years later, until she finds out that the man she has called dad is not her actual biological father. Now she wants answers and the only place she knows to look is Camp Lost Lake. Most people don't spend their formative years on the run with an alleged murderer - but Reagan did. Her mom was found guilty, in the court of public opinion, of the deaths at Camp Lost Lake. Both mother and daughter have been hiding ever since. However, Reagan believes her mother is innocent and she is determined to clear her name. Luckily for Reagan and Olivia, Camp Lost Lake is reopening, providing the perfect opportunity to search for answers. But someone else is determined on keeping the past hidden, even if it means committing murder. This one was okay but I felt like there was too much going on at times. I felt like I was being pulled in multiple different directions and things felt a bit forced to try and confuse readers.
If The Parent Trap was a Murder Mystery
4 out of 5 stars
KShaw - 10 months ago
Best described as The Parent Trap if it was a murder mystery. A small town’s local summer camp has been cursed since a series of homicides occurred. Told predominantly from the perspective of two teenaged girls with very different thought on the murders. This fast-paced Young Adult novel has some points of predictability but ultimately keeps the reader guessing what really happened the night of the homicides. LGBTQ representation was casually present. The romance element felt forced and took away from the story, however this is often a challenge with the Young Adult genre. Also true to the genre, the snarky banter between the two teenaged girls draws away from the key revelation, making it less believable. The camp setting makes this a good summer read. Ultimately, this was a perfectly adequate novel that kept me engaged and eager to find out what happened next.