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- "Razor-sharp and keenly precise.
- 352 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Thrillers & Suspense
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"From rising star Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us, comes a new fast-paced thriller about two sisters vying for the top spot on their cross-country team--the only way out of their stiflingly small town. But their dreams are suddenly thrown into peril when a new girl threatens to take away everything they've worked for ... until she disappears."--Book Synopsis
"Razor-sharp and keenly precise. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn!" --Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of White Smoke A fast-paced thriller about two sisters on their cross-country team and the new girl who threatens their success--and then disappears, from the New York Times bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us. The Steckler sisters are star runners, and as different as they are, they won't let anything - or anyone - get in their way. Then enter Mila, a talented - and fast - runner, whose times threaten the sisters' dominance on the cross-country trails. With college scouts taking notice, the pressure is on. But when Mila suddenly vanishes while out on a training run. No one knows what happened and no one can find her. And all eyes turn towards the ones with most to gain from Mila's disappearance: the Steckler sisters. "Just when you think you've figured out the mystery, Goodman delivers a twist that will send you reeling."--Diana Urban, bestselling author of Under the SurfaceReview Quotes
"A fast paced thriller" --Entertainment Weekly "[A] thrilling mystery of friendship, deception and jealousy" --Women.com "Uniquely explores the complexities of sisters" --BuzzFeed "Goodman has delivered yet another twist-filled tale....Clear your schedule now because you won't be able to put this one down." --E! Online "Beautiful Hudson Valley hiking trails are the perfect setting for this twisty small-town mystery." --Cosmopolitan "If you like your beach reads more on the thriller side, you should definitely pick up Jessica Goodman's They'll Never Catch Us." --The Young Folks "They'll Never Catch Us...fully establishes Goodman as a force to be reckoned with in the world of contemporary YA thrillers...Another twisty and suspenseful murder mystery...[A] story of sisterhood and survival, the horrors of high school, the cruelty that young women are taught to show to one another." --Culturess "[A] twisty, page-turning new novel out this week...Like her fantastic first book, it's a Y.A. thriller about murder, gossip, the terror-scape that is the high school lunchroom, and competitive young women with ambitions too big for the boxes they're expected to fit into." --Rich Text Podcast
"There's a palpable passion for the joy and power of running as well as some biting commentary about restrictions on young women. Readers will sympathize with Stella's need for speed and keep the pages turning swiftly in response." --BCCB "This novel is a thoughtful examination of socio-economic challenges, the impact of crushing personal secrets, and the ways female athletes suffer under the weight of misogyny, especially when they are aggressively competitive. A deftly layered sports thriller populated with fierce girls." --Kirkus Reviews "Suspenseful and gripping, yet a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story, you won't be able to put this down. And just when you think you've figured out the mystery, Goodman delivers a twist that will send you reeling." --Diana Urban, author of All Your Twisted Secrets
"An utter page-turner. Goodman's voice is razor-sharp and keenly precise. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn!" --Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of White Smoke and Grown
About the Author
Jessica Goodman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Meadowbrook Murders, The Counselors, The Legacies, They'll Never Catch Us, and They Wish They Were Us. She is the former op-ed editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. Her work has also been published in Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, The Cut, and Glamour. Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicagoodman.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14 Years
Sub-Genre: Thrillers & Suspense
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 352
Publisher: Razorbill
Format: Paperback
Author: Jessica Goodman
Language: English
Street Date: April 5, 2022
TCIN: 84909504
UPC: 9780593114346
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-3508
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Cora wiseman - 2 years ago
This book was hard to get started and through until the story picked up! I didn’t much like Stella she was almost bipolar. It just made me so mad that she’d freak out over the smallest things.
Tight gripping thriller with important themes
5 out of 5 stars
lurkykitty - 4 years ago
They'll Never Catch Us is a tightly written, gripping, suspenseful YA thriller which explores some important issues. It takes place in Edgewater, a small Catskills town with a star high school-cross country running team. Stella and Ellie are two sisters on the team, with very different personalities, both highly competitive. A new girl and runner, Mila, moves to Edgewater, joins the team and becomes competition for Stella and Ellie. Ellie is immediately drawn to Mila's friendliness. Shortly thereafter, prickly Stella starts to open up to Mila as they have much in common. Then Mila vanishes on an early morning run. Stella is blamed as she allegedly had a violent incident with another runner the previous year. The mystery is complicated by the town's legacy of a series of unsolved murders of female runners that happened over 10 years ago. The characters are really well developed, interesting and complicated, especially the sisters. The story, told in Stella and Ellie's points of view, moves quickly with twists, turns and an unexpected ending. Relevant themes such as sexism, racism and addiction are addressed. The female athletes face misogyny and are treated like a stable of race horses, their purpose to bring glory to the coach and the town, yet are denigrated for being competitive and driven. It is the women who must alter their behavior in the face of violent crime. Ellie's boyfriend is a lying, gaslighting, abuser. The incompetent police department does not take the murder of the first victim, years ago, seriously because she is Black. One of the characters has the perspective of being one of the only Black people in a small town. The main characters are profoundly affected by the substance abuse of a parent. The portrayal of these important issues adds depth and substance to the motives and events of the story. They'll Never Catch Us, although categorized as YA, is a compelling read for adults as well.
Really Good
4 out of 5 stars
Devin - 4 years ago
Even though Stella and Ellie Steckler are only a year apart in age, their relationship is a complicated one due to their vastly different personalities. Stella keeps to herself but is incredibly driven. Cross country is her passion and she will let nothing get in her way of being the best. Ellie is also a successful runner but she allows herself to have fun in addition to focusing on her running. She goes to parties with friends and has a life off of the cross country track. When new girl, Mila Keene arrives though, both Stella and Ellie's lives are turned upside down. Both sisters initially see Mila as a threat but Ellie starts to become drawn to Mila's warm personality and Stella isn't far behind in wanting to be close to Mila. The pressure is on for the girls with college scouts and regionals. Then one day Mila goes out for a run and doesn't return and the Steckler sisters are top of the suspect list. I really enjoyed this one. It was very suspenseful and the writing kept me interested. I didn't want to put it down! I felt there were some aspects that weren't completely explained in the end but it was still a good read.