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Wolfpack by Amelia Brunskill

Wolfpack

by Amelia Brunskill

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  • Oct 2024, 272 pages
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This shocking, suspenseful novel about a group of teenage girls living in a cult reveals the terrifying paranoia and suspicion that emerges when one of them goes missing – perfect for fans of We Were Liars.

Nine girls bound together
in beautiful, virtuous Havenwood,
a refuge from an unsafe world.

Then there are eight
one of them gone — 
departed with no warning.
Did this member of their pack
stray willingly,
or did something more sinister occur?

The girls seek answers
not knowing if they should be angry
or frightened
or perhaps,
they should be both.

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"A disquieting read sure to linger." ―Kirkus Reviews

"Intricately detailed alternating third-person POVs ... as well as a lush, collective voice spin an eerie recounting that fluidly connects familiar themes of maturation, love, and chosen family." ―Publishers Weekly

"This novel, told in mostly alternating perspectives...has an air of mystery about it that will keep readers turning the pages... Brunskill's tale is a welcome addition to the genre." ―School Library Journal

"Gutsy and visceral, Wolfpack will haunt you long after you've turned the last page." ―Joy McCullough, author of Blood Water Paint

"Elegant and unsettling, Wolfpack is a spellbinding thriller unlike any other you'll read this year." ―Caleb Roehrig, author of Last Seen Leaving

"Wolfpack weaves a sharp, beguiling tale of secrets and their unraveling." ―Kate Alice Marshall, author of I Am Still Alive

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Amelia Brunskill

Amelia Brunskill is a writer and a librarian. She drinks a lot of tea, tries to befriend most animals, enjoys a good cable knit sweater, and her neighbors would probably guess that she writes sweet stories about bunnies and unicorns. She was born under sunny Australian skies, but now lives in Illinois. She is also the author of The Window. She invites you to visit her online at ameliabrunskill.com.

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