Twisted

by Hannah Jayne

Overview

The ties that bind can also kill.

Bex has always been her daddy's little girl. After her mother left, it was just the two of them. Sure he spoiled her with clothes and jewelry, but what father doesn't dote on his daughter?

Except Bex's dad is alleged to be a notorious serial killer. Dubbed "The Wife Collector" by the press, her father disappeared before he could stand trial. And Bex was left to deal with the taunts and rumors. Foster care is her one chance at starting over, starting fresh.

But Bex's old life isn't ready to let her go. When bodies start turning up in her new hometown, the police want to use her as bait to bring her father in for questioning. Is Bex trapping a serial killer or endangering an innocent man?

"What a ride!"—April Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die on Truly, Madly, Deadly

"Well-rounded characters spark with life in this chiller."—Booklist on The Dare

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492631798
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	07/05/2016
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	1,007,416
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.10(d)
Lexile:	HL780L (what's this?)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Hannah Jayne lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and writes cozy mysteries, young adult fiction, chick lit, and grocery lists that she never seems to remember to bring to the grocery store. Hannah shares a house with two neurotic, feet-attacking cats and has Kryptonite-like weakness for donuts. Visit www.hannahjschwartz.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Jayne’s chilling suspense novel will keep readers up all night as they try to decipher what information and characters they can trust. Snippets from the past appear throughout the narrative, giving readers glimpses of Bex’s childhood without detracting from present-day events. This is one of those books that readers will race to finish in one day." — RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

"A fast-paced, exciting thriller full of twists and turns that will keep teens guessing until the very end." — School Library Journal

"The pace of this story is gripping, a fasten-your-seatbelt kind of tale that is believable and compassionate regarding Bex’s teenaged plight… a riveting read with accessible characters and showcases the many trials and tribulations of a typical teenager and her social circle. The dialogue is engaging throughout, and the experience of foster care is given a new spotlight." — VOYA

From the Publisher

06/01/2016
Gr 9 Up—A fast-paced, exciting thriller full of twists and turns that will keep teens guessing until the very end. Beth Anne Reimer's father might be the serial killer called The Wife Collector. But she doesn't think it can really be true. Beth Anne's father has always treated her well and made sure she had everything she ever wanted—he was the best dad. But 10 years ago, the police took him away. And since then, after his escape, she never heard from him again. Now she is Bex Andrews, and she has a new father, family, and life. And she is hundreds of miles away from being Beth Anne. But just as she starts to get comfortable, signs that point to The Wife Collector start popping up. And she's seeing signs of her father everywhere, too. Could he be back? And could The Wife Collector actually be her father? This is an incredibly quick read that will keep teen readers on the edge of their seats. VERDICT For YA collections looking to expand their thriller offerings.—Caitlin Wilson, Brooklyn Public Library

School Library Journal