They'll Never Catch Us **A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** by Jessica Goodman

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From rising star Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us, comes a new fast-paced thriller about two sisters vying for the top spot on their cross-country team--until a teammate's disappearance throws their lives off course.

An utter page-turner. Goodman's voice is razor-sharp and keenly precise. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn! --Tiffany D. Jackson NYT Bestselling Author of White Smoke and Grown

Stella and Ellie Steckler are only a year apart, but their different personalities make their relationship complicated. Stella is single-minded, driven, and she keeps to herself. Cross-country running is her life and she won't let anything get in the way of being the best. Her sister Ellie is a talented runner too, but she also lets herself have fun. She has friends. She goes to parties. She has a life off the course.

The sisters do have one thing in common, though: the new girl, Mila Keene. Both Stecklers' lives are upended when Mila comes to town. At first, Ellie and Stella view the new star athlete as a threat. But soon Ellie can't help but be drawn to her warm, charming personality. After her best friend moved away and her first boyfriend betrayed her, Ellie's been looking for a friend to share her secrets. Stella finds herself noticing the ways she and Mila are similar. Mila is smart and strong--she's someone Stella can finally connect with. As the two get closer, Stella becomes something she vowed she'd never be: distracted.

With regionals approaching and college scouts taking notice, the pressure is on. Each girl has their future on the line and they won't let friendships get in their way. But then, suddenly, Mila goes out on a training run and never returns. No one knows what happened, but all eyes are on the Steckler sisters.

Review

PRAISES FOR THEY'LL NEVER CATCH US

"A fast paced thriller" --Entertainment Weekly

"[A] thrilling mystery of friendship, deception and jealousy --Women.com

"Uniquely explores the complexities of sisters" --BuzzFeed

"Goodman has delivered yet another twist-filled tale....Clear your schedule now because you won't be able to put this one down." --E! Online

"Beautiful Hudson Valley hiking trails are the perfect setting for this twisty small-town mystery." --Cosmopolitan

"If you like your beach reads more on the thriller side, you should definitely pick up Jessica Goodman's They'll Never Catch Us." --The Young Folks

"They'll Never Catch Us...fully establishes Goodman as a force to be reckoned with in the world of contemporary YA thrillers...Another twisty and suspenseful murder mystery...[A] story of sisterhood and survival, the horrors of high school, the cruelty that young women are taught to show to one another." --Culturess

"[A] twisty, page-turning new novel out this week...Like her fantastic first book, it's a Y.A. thriller about murder, gossip, the terror-scape that is the high school lunchroom, and competitive young women with ambitions too big for the boxes they're expected to fit into." --Rich Text Podcast

"There's a palpable passion for the joy and power of running as well as some biting commentary about restrictions on young women. Readers will sympathize with Stella's need for speed and keep the pages turning swiftly in response." --BCCB

"This novel is a thoughtful examination of socio-economic challenges, the impact of crushing personal secrets, and the ways female athletes suffer under the weight of misogyny, especially when they are aggressively competitive. A deftly layered sports thriller populated with fierce girls." --Kirkus Reviews

"Suspenseful and gripping, yet a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story, you won't be able to put this down. And just when you think you've figured out the mystery, Goodman delivers a twist that will send you reeling." --Diana Urban, author of All Your Twisted Secrets

"An utter page-turner. Goodman's voice is razor-sharp and keenly precise. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn!" --Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of White Smoke and Grown

Praises for They Wish They Were Us

An Instant Indiebound Bestseller

"[A]n engrossing story of evil, upscale Long Island teens." - Variety

"The chilling murder mystery is an irresistible hook, but it's the careful building of each character's fraught, internal conflicts that really digs in, elevating the work from a high society whodunit to a knowing mission to not just uncover one's own identity, but to build it." - Esquire, Best Books of 2020

"Gossip Girl but make it a juicy murder mystery." - E! Online

"A pristine infusion of Gossip Girl and Netflix's Elite, this prep-school thriller has it all: plaid skirts, secret societies, and a gripping murder mystery, but paired with an adept critique of the powers and privileges that goeth before the fall." - Elle

"Jessica Goodman's thrilling debut is a modern-day Gossip Girl--but darker." - Marie Claire, The Best Fiction by Women in 2020

"One of this summer's buzziest reads." - Entertainment Weekly

"Jessica Goodman's debut mystery is a true page-turner, but it's her exploration of Gold Coast's high-achieving, socioeconomically stratified culture that sets They Wish They Were Us apart on the shelf." - BookPage, Most Anticipated YA Books of the Summer

"Goodman deftly explores the complex nature of friendship, privilege, grief, and the often crushing expectations placed on teens, all of which dovetails neatly with a twisty murder mystery....A sophisticated and suspenseful debut." - Kirkus

"This debut murder mystery is filled with twists and turns that will keep its pages turning." - Booklist

"Fast-paced and completely consuming--I was swept into this riveting mystery from beginning to end. They Wish They Were Us smartly explores the complexities of friendship, the secrets and lies buried under the picturesque façade, and the ultimate cost of perfection."
--Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls, The Perfect Stranger, and The Last Guest House

A whip-smart mystery with a pitch-perfect voice.
-- Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders, Little Monsters and The Darkest Corners

A juicy, fast-paced, addictive tale that's more than a mystery--it's a timely exploration of ambition, loyalty, and how far we'll go to belong. I couldn't put it down.
-- Andrea Bartz, author of The Lost Night

"Seductive and slick, They Wish They Were Us is a searing novel about power, privilege, and the dangerous pursuit of perfection. You'll remember the girls of Gold Coast Prep Long after the last page."--Jessica Knoll, New York Times bestselling author of The Luckiest Girl Alive and The Favorite Sister

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Razorbill (12 April 2022)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593114345

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593114346

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.12 x 2.21 x 20.96 cm

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About the Author

Jessica Goodman is a senior editor at Cosmopolitan. They Wish They Were Us is her debut novel.

Follow Jessica on Twitter @jessgood and on Instagram @jessicagoodman.