Praise for Kara Thomas Lost to Dune Road Thomas keeps her foot on the gas while shifting gears between a cast of plausible suspects, a handful of well-earned plot twists, and a serviceable romantic subplot for Natalee. This has all the ingredients to satisfy mystery fans. Publishers Weekly Clear your calendar because once you start reading this, you wont be able to stop! Ashley Elston, New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins Lost to Dune Road is a triumph. A twisty and emotional story about second chances and the pursuit of truth. Kara Thomas takes us on a journey into the darkest corners of the world of privilege, then skillfully guides us toward the light. If you havent read Kara Thomas yet, what are you waiting for? Alex Finlay, author of If Something Happens to Me I enjoyed Lost to Dune Road from the first page until the last. The voice is snappy, the plot deliciously twisted, the characters complex, and the ending deeply satisfying. Bonus? It has one of the best opening sentences in recent history. Jess Lourey, Edgar-nominated author Out of the Ashes This elegant suspense yarn from YA author Thomas dodges expectations at every turnand the enthralling plot delivers a steady stream of surprises. Thomass first foray into adult fiction is a thrilling success. Publishers Weekly This story simply engulfed me. I didnt trust a single seedy character that Samantha Newsom came in contact with while on her quest to unearth, after twenty-two years, who was responsible for murdering her entire family and setting their Catskills farmhouse aflame. Out of the Ashes is gritty, raw, and chock-full of tension as suffocating as the tiny town of Carney itself. Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark A masterful, smart, slow-burning suspense. Out of the Ashes drew me in with its sinister secrets and wouldnt let me go until the very last page. Elle Cosimano, USA Today bestselling author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It Bold, unpredictable, and savagely beautiful, Out of the Ashes is that rare read that combines breakneck twists and turns with deeply woven themes of family, memory, and justice. Youll read this with your heart in your throat, desperate to know what happened that nightbut afraid at how ugly the truth might be. A searing, shocking powerhouse of a debut. Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here That Weekend Kara Thomas is ruthless. When you descend into That Weekend, prepare for darkness ahead, breakneck turns, and shivery secrets. I am still reeling. Kit Frick, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos Deliciously twisted. Clear your schedule, because That Weekend is going to keep you up all night. Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying A deliciously unsettling and grimly beautiful examination of the dark and twisted potential lurking within us all. That Weekend is a bold and expertly plotted page-turner from beginning to end, and it firmly cements Kara Thomas as a master of the craftno one writes a thriller like her. Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie Kara Thomas deftly weaves a web of secrets, tangling you in a mystery so shocking youll never guess the ending. My jaw actually dropped. Erin Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows A riveting, unputdownable thriller that made my palms sweat and my heart pound. I devoured this book in a single sleepless night; That Weekend is a brutal examination of what it means to survive. Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance and The Fever King A mesmerizing, creepy, excellent thrill ride of a book. Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces The Cheerleaders Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing. Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying A crafty, dark, and disturbing story. Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces A little bit Riverdale and a little bit Veronica Mars. Riley Sager, bestselling author of Final Girls Little Monsters 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. School Library Journal Taut and suspensefulthis 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 The Darkest Corners Gripping from start to finish, The Darkest Corners took me into an underbelly I didnt 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 Times bestselling author of The Replacement As dark as Gillian Flynn and as compulsive as SerialKara Thomass mystery debut is intricate, chilling, and deeply compelling. Unforgettable! Laura Salters, author of Run Away Youll be up all night tearing through the pages, gasping through the twists and turns. Bustle.com [It] will have you questioning the lies young girls tell, and the ripple effects they can have. EW.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-crime traditionExpertly plotted with plenty of twists and turnsnever mind a truly shocking conclusionthis gritty thriller is sure to find a wide audience among teens and adults alike. Equally concerned with a quest for the truth and the powerful motivation of guilt, this compelling novel wont linger on the shelf. Booklist, starred review Thomas keeps it real with a jaded heroine from the have-nots societal segment who holds on to 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 Netflixs Making a Murderer. Shelf Awareness, starred review
