The Agathas

The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow, published by Random House Children’s Books on May 2, 2023, is a reprint edition featuring 432 pages in English. This young adult fiction novel revolves around the mystery of Brooke Donovan’s disappearance, a case that has captivated the residents of Castle Cove. As two unlikely friends, Alice Ogilvie and her tutor Iris Adams, come together to unravel the truth, they find themselves entangled in a web of secrets and danger, inspired by the works of Agatha Christie.
Readers will discover a fast-paced narrative that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and the complexities of friendship. The story explores themes of trust and betrayal as Alice and Iris navigate their investigation, driven by the promise of a reward for information about Brooke. With the police focused on Alice’s ex-boyfriend Steve as the prime suspect, the girls must rely on their wits and the lessons learned from classic detective stories to uncover the real culprit. The Agathas offers an engaging blend of thrill and intrigue, making it a notable addition to the genre of mysteries and detective stories.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who killed Brooke Donovan? It’s the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks they know what happened. But they’re wrong. Two unlikely friends come together to solve the case in this fast-paced, fun, modern Agatha Christie inspired thriller.
“Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Of Us Is Lying
A PEOPLE MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF SUMMER
Last summer, Alice Ogilvie’s basketball-star boyfriend Steve dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. She’s not talking, so where she went and what happened to her is the biggest mystery in Castle Cove. Or it was, at least. But now, another one of Steve’s girlfriends has vanished: Brooke Donovan, Alice’s ex–best friend. And it doesn’t look like Brooke will be coming back. . .
Enter Iris Adams, Alice’s tutor. Iris has her own reasons for wanting to disappear, though unlike Alice, she doesn’t have the money or the means. That could be changed by the hefty reward Brooke’s grandmother is offering to anyone who can share information about her granddaughter’s whereabouts. The police are convinced Steve is the culprit, but Alice isn’t so sure, and with Iris on her side, she just might be able to prove her theory.
In order to get the reward and prove Steve’s innocence, they need to figure out who killed Brooke Donovan. And luckily Alice has exactly what they need—the complete works of Agatha Christie. If there’s anyone that can teach the girls how to solve a mystery it’s the master herself. But the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they’re about to walk into.
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