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The Escape Game

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An unforgettable young adult murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show filled with sabotage, betrayal, and puzzles to die for.

“An absolute winner—sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

It’s all fun and games until someone ends up dead.

Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set.

Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master; and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister’s murder. Or so everyone believes.

But Sierra’s not just here to win. She’s here for justice.

When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia’s true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren’t high just in this competition—they’re deadly. If these teens want to win—and survive—the game, they must solve the biggest mystery of all: who killed Alicia Angelos?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer and rising star Tamara Moss comes a twisty thrill-ride that will take readers on an exhilarating hunt to uncover secrets, conspiracy, and cold-blooded murder.
“An absolute winner—sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

The Escape Game is a perfect puzzle of a book, full of twists, turns, and characters you'll fall in love with. Moss and Meyer are an unbeatable combination, and whether readers want to solve the puzzles or just hold on for the thrill ride, they will come away ready for more. I know I did!” —Lish McBride, author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer and Red in Tooth and Claw

“Twisty, turny, and full of clever puzzles, Marissa Meyer & Tamara Moss’s The Escape Game is a wild, page-turning read. Fans of escape rooms, murder mysteries, and soapy reality TV: pick this up! I loved it!” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Three Dark Crowns

★ “This thrilling whodunit moves at a page-turning pace. Exhilarating, nonstop fun.”Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “Meyer and Moss take readers on a thrilling hunt uncovering conspiracy, murder, and secrets. For readers who enjoy Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Inheritance Games, this inventive twist on a game immersed in a murder mystery is a first purchase for libraries.” SLJ, starred review

“Complex puzzles, room maps, and contestant interviews punctuate high-octane sequences and ramp up tension throughout this inventive whodunit.” —Publishers Weekly

“Satisfying, page-turning.” —BCCB
Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma, as well as the graphic novel duology Wires and Nerve. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University and an MA in Publishing from Pace University. In addition to writing, Marissa hosts The Happy Writer podcast. She lives near Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and twin daughters.

Tamara Moss grew up in Perth, Western Australia. She has a BA majoring in Asian Studies and a teaching diploma, which she used to teach primary school for ten years. Inspired by her students’ love of adventure, Tamara wrote the Lintang series, beginning with Lintang and the Pirate Queen. Tamara also writes adult crime and thrillers under the name Tamara M. Bailey.

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An unforgettable young adult murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show filled with sabotage, betrayal, and puzzles to die for.

“An absolute winner—sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

It’s all fun and games until someone ends up dead.

Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set.

Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master; and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister’s murder. Or so everyone believes.

But Sierra’s not just here to win. She’s here for justice.

When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia’s true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren’t high just in this competition—they’re deadly. If these teens want to win—and survive—the game, they must solve the biggest mystery of all: who killed Alicia Angelos?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer and rising star Tamara Moss comes a twisty thrill-ride that will take readers on an exhilarating hunt to uncover secrets, conspiracy, and cold-blooded murder.

Reviews

“An absolute winner—sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

The Escape Game is a perfect puzzle of a book, full of twists, turns, and characters you'll fall in love with. Moss and Meyer are an unbeatable combination, and whether readers want to solve the puzzles or just hold on for the thrill ride, they will come away ready for more. I know I did!” —Lish McBride, author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer and Red in Tooth and Claw

“Twisty, turny, and full of clever puzzles, Marissa Meyer & Tamara Moss’s The Escape Game is a wild, page-turning read. Fans of escape rooms, murder mysteries, and soapy reality TV: pick this up! I loved it!” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Three Dark Crowns

★ “This thrilling whodunit moves at a page-turning pace. Exhilarating, nonstop fun.”Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “Meyer and Moss take readers on a thrilling hunt uncovering conspiracy, murder, and secrets. For readers who enjoy Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Inheritance Games, this inventive twist on a game immersed in a murder mystery is a first purchase for libraries.” SLJ, starred review

“Complex puzzles, room maps, and contestant interviews punctuate high-octane sequences and ramp up tension throughout this inventive whodunit.” —Publishers Weekly

“Satisfying, page-turning.” —BCCB

Author

Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma, as well as the graphic novel duology Wires and Nerve. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University and an MA in Publishing from Pace University. In addition to writing, Marissa hosts The Happy Writer podcast. She lives near Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and twin daughters.

Tamara Moss grew up in Perth, Western Australia. She has a BA majoring in Asian Studies and a teaching diploma, which she used to teach primary school for ten years. Inspired by her students’ love of adventure, Tamara wrote the Lintang series, beginning with Lintang and the Pirate Queen. Tamara also writes adult crime and thrillers under the name Tamara M. Bailey.
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