Promise Boys
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks, published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) on January 31, 2023, is a dark academia mystery that follows three teens of color as they navigate the aftermath of their principal’s murder. Set against the backdrop of the prestigious Urban Promise Prep school, the story unfolds as J.B., Ramón, and Trey find themselves implicated in the crime. With 294 pages of suspense, this edition presents a gripping narrative that explores themes of prejudice and social dynamics within an educational setting.
In this thrilling tale, the trio must work together to uncover the truth and clear their names, all while grappling with the secrets that lie beneath the school’s polished exterior. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the stakes rise, and the question of who can be trusted becomes increasingly complex. Readers will encounter a blend of crime and social themes as the characters confront their own challenges and the realities of their environment.
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Promise Boys is a blockbuster, dark academia mystery about three teens of color who must investigate their principal’s murder to clear their own names. This page-turning thriller is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Jason Reynolds, Angie Thomas, and Holly Jackson.
“Thrilling, captivating, and blade-sharp.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 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?
Find out who killed Principal Moore in Nick Brooks’s murder mystery, Promise Boys—The Hate U Give meets One of Us Is Lying.
“A brilliant pulls-no-punches mystery.” —Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award 2023 Honoree. A New York Public Library and Kirkus Best Book of the Year!
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