The Carlswick Affair
Eighteen-year-old Stephanie Cooper thinks her biggest problem is trying to fit into life in a new town before starting university. However, when she decides to investigate the decades-old death of her great-aunt, she stumbles onto something impossible: a painting believed stolen by the Nazis and destroyed during WWII… now hanging in the home of James Knox, the magnetic guitarist of indie band The Fury.
The discovery pulls Stephanie into a fast-paced hunt for the truth—one filled with hidden clues, buried family secrets, and a killer who’s getting closer every day. As she juggles a new job, friend drama, and a growing romantic connection to James, Stephanie realises someone will do anything to keep the past buried.
And if she keeps digging, she might be next.
Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and The Inheritance Games, this YA mystery/thriller blends art crime, dark family secrets, and a twisty investigation with a sharp, emotional teen voice.
“Move over, Nancy Drew. There’s a new teenage heroine in town, and her name is Stephanie Cooper... This page-turning novel will be devoured by young adults and mystery lovers. ”
“Well written with believable characters. A perfect summer read that will have you mesmerized.”
