Promise Boys
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks, published by Square Fish on February 4, 2025, is a gripping narrative set in a prestigious school where dark secrets unfold. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows three teenage boys—J.B., Ramón, and Trey—who find themselves embroiled in a murder investigation after their principal is killed on campus. As the prime suspects, they must navigate the complexities of their situation while striving to uncover the truth behind Principal Moore’s death.
Readers will encounter a blend of mystery and social issues as the trio works together to clear their names. The narrative delves into themes relevant to teen and young adult experiences, particularly focusing on boys and men in challenging circumstances. With a backdrop of dark academia, Promise Boys explores the tension between appearances and reality, as the students confront not only the investigation but also the secrets that threaten to unravel their lives.
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“Thrilling, captivating, and blade-sharp.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
“I was at the edge of my seat . . . A brilliant pulls-no-punches mystery with bruised hearts at its core.” —Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of They Both Die at the End
Three teen boys must investigate their principal’s murder to clear their own names. Find out who killed Principal Moore in Nick Brooks’s dark academia murder mystery, Promise Boys—The Hate U Give meets One of Us Is Lying.
The prestigious Urban Promise Prep school might look pristine on the outside, but deadly secrets lurk within. When the principal ends up murdered on school premises and the cops come sniffing around, a trio of students—J.B., Ramón, and Trey—emerge as the prime suspects. They had the means, they had the motive . . . and they may have had the murder weapon. But with all three maintaining their innocence, they must band together to track down the real killer before they are arrested. Or is the true culprit hiding among them?
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award 2023 Honoree. A New York Public Library and Kirkus Best Book of the Year!
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