Promise Boys
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks, published by Pan Macmillan on January 17, 2023, is a gripping mystery that unfolds within the walls of the prestigious Urban Promise Prep school. This edition, comprising 294 pages, presents a narrative centered on three teens of color—J.B., Ramón, and Trey—who find themselves embroiled in a murder investigation following the death of their principal. As they become the prime suspects, the trio must navigate the complexities of their situation while striving to uncover the truth behind the murder.
Readers will discover a dark academia setting filled with tension and intrigue as the characters work together to clear their names. The story delves into themes of prejudice and social dynamics, reflecting the challenges faced by young adults in a high-pressure environment. With elements of action and adventure, Promise Boys invites readers to join the protagonists on their quest for justice, all while questioning who can truly be trusted in a world where deadly secrets lurk beneath the surface.
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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
“A brilliant pulls-no-punches mystery.” –Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End
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.
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