The Darkest Corners

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For fans of Gillian Flynn and Pretty Little Liars, The Darkest Corners is a psychological thriller about the lies little girls tell, and the deadly truths those lies become. "Gripping from start to finish . . . with twists that left me shocked."-Victoria Aveyard, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofRed Queen For fans of Gillian Flynn and Pretty Little Liars,The Darkest Cornersis a psychological thriller about the lies little girls tell, and the deadly truths those lies become. There are secrets around every corner in Fayette, Pennsylvania. Tessa left when she was nine and has been trying ever since not to think about what happened there that last summer. She and her childhood best friend Callie never talked about what they saw. Not before the trial. And certainly not after. But ever since she left, Tessa has had questions. Things have never quite added up. And now she has to go back to Fayette-to Wyatt Stokes, sitting on death row; to Lori Cawley, Callie's dead cousin; and to the one other person who may be hiding the truth. Only the closer Tessa gets to what really happened, the closer she gets to a killer-and this time, it won't be so easy to run away. And don't miss Kara's next "eerie and masterly psychological thriller" Little Monsters-on sale now (SLJ)!

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Praise for The Darkest Corners:

"Gripping from start to finish, The Darkest Corners took me into an underbelly I didn't know existed, with twists that left me shocked and racing forward to get to the end."-Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen

A tight, twisted thriller, full of deft reversals and disturbing revelationsdeeply, compulsively satisfying!-Brenna Yovanoff,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Replacement

As dark as Gillian Flynn and as compulsive asSerialKara Thomass mystery debut is intricate, chilling, and deeply compelling. Unforgettable!Laura Salters, author ofRun Away

"You'll be up all night tearing through the pages, gasping through the twists and turns."-Bustle.com

Thomas carefully crafts the suspense, leaving present-tense narrator Tessaand readersto doubt even those she loves the mostAn unsettling story of loss, lies, and violence lurking in the shadows of a small town.Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"On the heels of Making a Murderer and The Jinx comes a psychological thriller strongly rooted in the true-crimetradition...Expertly plotted with plenty of twists and turnsnever mind a truly shockingconclusionthis gritty thriller is sure to find a wide audience among teens and adults alike. Equallyconcerned with a quest for the truth and the powerful motivation of guilt, this compelling novel wontlinger on the shelf."Bookliststarred review

"Thomaskeeps it real with a jaded heroine from the have-nots societal segment who holds onto her humanity, and a frank illustration of failure in the justice system. Hand this one to older teens who love dark mysteries or fans of Netflix's Making a Murderer."Shelf Awarenessstarred review

"Clearly drawn[and] alive until the twisty end."Bulletin

"Strong character development and thrilling revealsthis novel is a sure bet."SLJ

Praise for Little Monsters:

"Thomas creates a disturbing portrait of how bad news and gossip can curdle when mixed together."-Oprah.com

"An eerie and masterly psychological thriller...[that] culminates in a shocking and disturbing ending. Thomas expertly captures the pointed nuances and the fickle, manipulative bonds of adolescent girls friendships."-SLJ

"Taut and suspenseful...this gritty page-turner will easily hook a broad range of readers"-Booklist

"An intense psychological thriller that all but ensures the lights will be left on between dusk and dawn."-Publishers Weekly

"A twisted story of obsession and manipulation, Little Monsters captivated me right up to its surprising conclusionand left me wondering how well I really know my friends."-Chelsea Sedoti, author ofThe Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett

"A brilliant, well-written masterpiece, full of unreliable narrators, suspense, and plot twists that will leave you at the edge of your seat."-Inah P., The Bibliophile Confessions

Author Bio

Kara Thomas has written for everything from her high school newspaper to Warner Bros. Television. She is a true-crime addict who lives on Long Island with her husband and rescue cat. She is the author ofThe Darkest Corners,Little Monsters,The Cheerleaders, and That Weekend. To learn more about Kara and her books, visit her at kara-thomas.com or follow @karatwrites on Twitter and Instagram.