Head Case: A Psychological Thriller

by Bonnie Traymore

Genres: Thrillers; Psychological Thrillers

Synopsis

"Dark academia, murder, threatening notes, remote locale...this was so utterly good!" - NetGalley

Never make a major life decision in the wake of emotional turmoil.

I'm Cassie Romano, and I learned this the hard way, leaving sunny San Diego for a teaching position at a private school in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York after my two-timing boyfriend left me heartbroken and in need of a change.

It all seemed so perfect in June when I came to interview. But now it's December, and I'm stranded on top of a mountain surrounded by snow, ice, and acres of wilderness.

And now Kimi Choy is...dead?

Everyone's trying to chalk it up to a tragic accident. Not me, though. I have a feeling something twisted is going on at Falcon Ridge Academy. And that was confirmed by a cryptic letter from a dead teacher that arrived today, warning me to watch my back. Last week, she said she had something to tell me, and I didn't make time. Now it's too late, and I feel horrible about it.

I have secrets of my own, though, so I'm reluctant to get involved. I know I should keep my mouth shut, do my time, and leave this creepy place. But the guilt is pushing me to dig further, ensnaring myself in a web of depict and deception at the highest levels.

And the consequences could be deadly.

For fans of Daniel Hurst, Shari Lapena, Shalini Boland, Kaira Rouda, Minka Kent, Jeneva Rose, or Leslie Wolfe.

"The suspenseful narrative, marked by Traymore's skillful storytelling, keeps readers on the edge, reminiscent of Freida McFadden and Shari Lapena." - Amazon

“Perfectly paced thriller.” Amazon

“Even when you believe you have figured out the motives, the next chapter, even the next sentence, could easily throw you off track.” Readers' Favorite

"I was hooked on this one immediately." NetGalley

"Traymore's signature slow-burn storytelling style effortlessly draws readers into her intricately crafted world, where appearances can be deceiving." Net Galley

"The pages just fly by and the story moves along at breakneck speed the whole way. I definitely plan to read more from this author." - R.G. Belsky, award-winning crime fiction author and journalist

"Shrewd characterizations elevate this taut, white-knuckle murder mystery." -- Kirkus Reviews

“Couldn't put the book down.” Amazon

"Shrewd characterizations elevate this taut, white-knuckle murder mystery." - Kirkus Reviews

"A fast-paced unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Shari Lapena and Shalini Boland." - BookTrib

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Release date: September 23, 2023

Publisher: Pathways Publishing

Print pages: 278