Sketchy Behavior

By Erynn Mangum

Teen artist's sketch captures a killer, turning her into a target.

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214 pages· 60,393 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Sixteen-year-old Kate Carter's life flips when her forensic sketch captures a murderer, turning her into a local hero. But fame comes with danger as the criminal's allies seek revenge. Can Kate navigate this perilous new reality and stay safe, or will her newfound talent lead to disaster? With her parents worried and police on high alert, Kate must outsmart those who threaten her. Meanwhile, the persistent attention from a local news anchor adds an unexpected twist. Will Kate's life ever return to normal, or is she destined for a new path?

From the publisher

Drawing Conclusions or Drafting Disaster?Other than harboring a somewhat obsessive fondness for Crispix and completely swearing-off boys after a bad date (don’t ask), sixteen-year-old Kate Carter is about as ordinary as they come, except for her two notable talents: art and sarcasm. After an introduction to forensic sketching in her elective art class, Kate discovers a third and most unexpected gift: criminal profiling. Her photo-quality sketch helps the police catch a wanted murderer and earns her celebrity status in South Woodhaven Falls. But when that murderer appears to be using his friends to exact revenge, Kate goes from local hero to possible target. Will she manage to survive? Will life ever be normal again? And will local news anchor Ted Deffle ever stop sending her flowers?

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