Tell Me What Really Happened

By Chelsea Sedoti

A friend vanishes during a camping trip. Four teens, four stories. Who's lying?

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416 pages· 65,846 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In the eerie woods of Salvation Creek, a camping trip turns into a nightmare when one friend disappears. The remaining four teens face police scrutiny, each with a conflicting story. As the clock ticks, secrets unravel. What dark truths lie beneath their tales? Can they uncover the mystery before it's too late? Dive into this gripping mystery told through intense police interviews, where every word counts and nothing is as it seems.

From the publisher

There are stories about the woods around Salvation Creek and the people who have gone missing. Now their friend is one of them. A riveting, fast-paced YA mystery told entirely through first person police interviews of four teens over the course of a few hours.It was all her idea. They would get away from their parents and spend the weekend camping. Down by Salvation Creek, the five of them would make smores, steal kisses, share secrets.But sometime around midnight, she vanished.Now the four friends who came back are under suspicion–and they each have a very different story to tell about what happened in the woods.The clock is ticking. What are they hiding? Who is lying? Dark truths must come to light if their friend is to be found…Told entirely through first-person police interviews, this riveting mystery asks: what really happened that night?Perfect for: Fans of Holly Jackson and Jennifer Lynn BarnesMysteries and police proceduralsPeople looking for young adult books best sellersAlso by Chelsea Sedoti: The Hundred Lies of Lizzie LovettAs You WishIt Came from the SkyPraise for Chelsea Sedoti: “Easy to read and hard to put down.”–VOYA on As You Wish”A dark, comedic mystery about a girl’s quest for proof that ultimately helps her discover some truths about herself.” –Justine on The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett”[A] quirky, intelligent novel.” –Booklist on It Came from the Sky

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