Oxford Blood (Oxford Blood 1)

The next gripping, must-read, YA crime mystery for readers of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus, and fans of The Secret History and Ace of Spades. <BR><BR>Eva has set her sights on studying English at Oxford University. Atmospheric old libraries; secret societies; eccentric professors - it's the stuff of her dreams.<BR><BR>When she and her best friend (who she's also secretly in love with), George, are invited to Interview Week, it seems like those dreams are coming true.<BR><BR>But only a day in, George is found dead on the steps of a university statue. And it is Eva who finds him.<BR><BR>All eyes are now on her as she races to clear her name, uncover the truth - and take back her future.<BR><BR>Oxford Blood is already captivating readers on Netgalley:<BR><BR>"Haunting, timely, and razor-edged - a dark academia gem wrapped in velvet and laced with menace. A stellar debut, and the start of a series I'll be following closely."<BR><BR>"Gripping, clever, and painfully relatable. A YA murder mystery for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider in a world that wasn't built for them."<BR><BR>"A captivating YA thriller set in Oxford that delves into racism, corruption, and dark academia. It is perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder."<BR><BR><BR>And the book trade:<BR><BR>"A smart, captivating murder mystery, packed full of twists and turns, with a courageous and fiercely intelligent heroine." The Bookseller (Young Adult Book of the Month)