The Assassin Game

By Kirsty McKay

A deadly game at a boarding school turns real. Can Cate find the assassin before becoming the next target?

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325 pages

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At an isolated boarding school, Cate joins a secret society where a game of 'Killer' becomes dangerously real. As the school threatens to shut it down, Cate must uncover the true assassin to save the game and herself. With each prank escalating, the stakes rise. Can Cate outsmart the Game Master and avoid becoming the next victim? The clock is ticking, and trust is a luxury she can't afford. Dive into a world of secrets and suspense where every move could be your last.

From the publisher

It was just a game…until it wasn’t. Will Cate discover the assassin before it’s too late? Perfect for fans of teen mystery books!TAG. You’re It…At Cate’s isolated boarding school Killer is more than a game–it’s an elite secret society. Members must avoid being “killed” during a series of thrilling pranks–and only the Game Master knows who the “killer” is. When Cate’s finally invited to join The Guild of Assassins, she thinks it’s her ticket to finally feeling like she belongs.But when the game becomes all too real, the school threatens to shut it down. Cate will do anything to keep playing and save The Guild. But can she find the real assassin–before she’s the next target?”An intriguing, tightly wound mystery. The game is on!” –Hannah Jayne, author of Truly, Madly, Deadly and TwistedPerfect for those looking for: Teen books for girls ages 11-14Secret societies in fictionPsychological thrillers

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