Kirkus loved THIS LIE WILL KILL YOU!

I have exciting news! THIS LIE WILL KILL YOU was reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, and they loved it! I usually pull a few of the best quotes to share with you, but the whole thing was so fabulous, I'm sharing it all!

“You are cordially invited to a night of murder and mayhem!”

Juniper Torres, Ruby Valentine, Parker Addison, Brett Carmichael, and Gavin Moon receive mysterious invitations from the Ringmaster to attend a murder-mystery dinner contest. The winner will receive a $50,000 college scholarship—something they each desperately need. As they arrive at the Cherry Street Mansion and take their seats around a table, it is obvious that the Ringmaster has more in store for them than a simple game. Reading dossiers for their characters for the evening, it becomes evident that they have been watched for a long time and that the Ringmaster—clearly someone who knows them well—is in the house and is out for revenge: revenge for what happened at Dahlia Kane’s Christmas party months ago; revenge for the secrets they each carry that could ruin all their lives. From the first page there is an ominous feeling as information about each character is revealed, leaving readers trying to guess who is behind the mysterious Ringmaster. While the mystery is the main focus, the complex relationships between the characters and how they evolve really drive the story. The fear is palpable, and the surprise is real as readers gradually unravel the tangled web of lies. Juniper is Latinx, Gavin is Asian, and the other main characters are white.

Part high school drama, part suspense, the fast pace will keep readers on edge from start to finish.  

(Horror. 14-18)

Pre-Order Campaign!

In anticipation of my book’s upcoming release, I'm sending a thank you gift to all U.S. and U.K. residents who pre-order This Lie Will Kill You! Pre-orders are a powerful way to tell my publisher that you support my career (and want more books from me!) They're also the number one way to help authors get on bestseller's lists.

Everyone will receive:

1. The exclusive bookmark for This Lie Will Kill You

2. A signed sticker featuring the book's cover

3. The knowledge that you are an absolute rockstar for supporting my books and my ongoing career!

1 Grand Prize Winner will receive:

1. A black masquerade mask

2. Scarlet elbow-length gloves

3. A  $50 Amazon gift card!!! (approximately 44 euros)

How to Enter:

1. Pre-order This Lie Will Kill You in the U.S. or the U.K!

                   

                   

                                            U.S. edition                                           U.K. edition

2. Send proof of purchase along with your name and full mailing address to:

sendchelsealetters@gmail.com

3. Check your mailbox in December! I will mail out gifts the week This Lie Will Kill You releases here, so U.S. residents should receive them right around the U.S. release date (December 11^th) and U.K. residents should receive them around the U.K. release date (December 27^th.) 

Extra Special Details: 

1. In order to qualify, purchase a copy of This Lie Will Kill You by December 10^th, 11:59 a.m. EST.

2. Contest is open to contestants 13+ in the U.S. and U.K.

3. By entering, you are confirming that you are 13 or older, and giving me permission to contact you via email (if necessary) and mail you your gifts.

4. Proof of purchase can be sent as a screenshot, email, or photo of receipt.

5. Gifts are guaranteed while supplies last.

6. Your personal information will only be used to mail your gifts to you. I will not share it with any third party or add you to any newsletters.

Thank you for being awesome!

YA thriller giveaway!

You guys! My new YA thriller, "This Lie Will Kill You," comes out in a month and a half! And I recently acquired an ARC of "Two Can Keep a Secret" by Karen M. McManus (author of "One of Us Is Lying.")

What do you think? Shall I give away BOTH?!

I think so too. And, just for fun, I'll throw in a $10 Amazon gift card as well! Check out the description of my book, out December 11th from Simon & Schuster/McElderry, then enter the Rafflecopter to win!

This Lie Will Kill You

One year ago, there was a party.

At the party, someone died.

Five teens each played a part and up until now, no one has told the truth.

But tonight, the five survivors arrive at an isolated mansion in the hills, expecting to compete in a contest with a $50,000 grand prize. Of course . . . some things are too good to be true. They were each so desperate for the prize, they didn’t question the odd, rather exclusive invitation until it was too late.

Now, they realize they’ve been lured together by a person bent on revenge, a person who will stop at nothing to uncover what actually happened on that deadly night, one year ago.

Five arrived, but not all can leave. 

In the spirit of Karen M. McManus, Lois Duncan and Christopher Pike, this twisted, spine-tingling thriller will leave you wondering – will the truth set these teens free? Or will their lies destroy them all?

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YA Scavenger Hunt!

Welcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This bi-annual event was first organized by Colleen Houck to give readers access to EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIAL from their favorite authors . . . and a chance to win some awesome prizes! At each blog stop, you will get a clue for the hunt. Add up the clues, and you can enter to win our grand prize--one book from each author on my team, including a signed ARC of my new YA thriller, This Lie Will Kill You. You can also enter my personal giveaway below. But play fast: this contest will only be online from Oct 2nd to Oct 7th!

Go to the YA Scavenger Hunt page to find out all about the hunt. There are SEVEN contests going on simultaneously, and you can enter one or all! I am a part of the PURPLE TEAM, but there is also a red team, an orange team, a gold team, a green team, a blue team, and a pink team!

Directions: Below, you'll notice that I've listed a secret number. Collect the secret numbers of all the authors on the PURPLE TEAM, and then add them up!

Entry Form: Once you've added up all the numbers, make sure you fill out the form here to officially qualify for the grand prize. Only entries that have the correct number will qualify.

Open internationally, and anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian's permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by Oct 7th, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.

Today, I am hosting the fabulous Shannon A. Thompson! As part of the hunt, Shannon's giving away a copy of her YA novel Seconds Before Sunrise. 
How many seconds, you may ask? I suspect the answer is...


~FIVE~ 

Seconds Before Sunrise

(sequel to Minutes Before Sunset):

Eric has weeks before his final battle with the Light when he’s in an accident. Forced to face his human side, he knows he can’t survive if he fights alone. But he doesn’t want to surrender, even if he becomes the sacrifice for war.

Jessica’s memory isn’t the only thing she’s lost. Her desire to find her parents is gone and so is her confidence. But when fate leaves nightmares behind, she decides to find the boy she sees in them, even if it risks her sanity.

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Shannon A. Thompson is a young adult author, avid reader, and a habitual chatterbox.

During the day, Thompson works as a Youth Librarian, but at night, she writes about monsters and mayhem. Represented by Clean Teen Publishing, Thompson is the best-selling author of the Timely Death trilogy and the Bad Bloods series. Thompson graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing, and her work has appeared in numerous poetry collections and anthologies. When she is not writing, she is climbing rooftops, baking cookies, or watching KDramas in the middle of the night, often done with her cats by her side. 

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT:

Check out this exciting behind the scenes video of the  

Minutes Before Sunset audiobook!

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CONTINUE THE HUNT:

Ready for the next stop? Go visit the wonderful C. J. Redwine 

to find more bonus content, collect your next number, and continue the hunt!!!

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My new YA thriller has a cover!!!

One year ago, there was a party.

At the party, someone died.

Five teens each played a part and up until now, no one has told the truth.

But tonight, the five survivors arrive at an isolated mansion in the hills, expecting to compete in a contest with a $50,000 grand prize. Of course . . . some things are too good to be true. They were each so desperate for the prize, they didn’t question the odd, rather exclusive invitation until it was too late.

Now, they realize they’ve been lured together by a person bent on revenge, a person who will stop at nothing to uncover what actually happened on that deadly night, one year ago.

Five arrived, but not all can leave. 

In the spirit of Lois Duncan, Karen M. McManus, and Christopher Pike, this twisted, spine-tingling thriller will leave you wondering – will the truth set these teens free? Or will their lies destroy them all?

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THIS LIE WILL KILL YOU has a cover!!!!  Check it out HERE and see me playing "Two Truths and a Lie!"