How
to Fall is Jane Casey's first novel for young adults, she is already an
established crime writer with four novels for adults under her belt and another
on the way later this year. How to Fall is the first in a new series of mystery
thrillers staring Jess Tennant. The teen crime novel is a growing genre with
Elizabeth George, John Grisham, Kathy Reichs and
Harlan Coben all
getting in on the act. However my first taste of the genre was The Angel Kiss
series by Laura Jane Cassidy and
aside from both authors sharing a nationality there are a number of
similarities to be drawn between the two series; both feature a new girl in
town, both feature a potential love interest and both feature some suspicious
behaviour from the grownups. I think Jane Casey's novel will undoubtedly appeal
to teen readers, in particular fans of Laura Jane Cassidy with
its bang on detail about bullying and peer pressure and the air of menace which
pervades an otherwise dull small town. I see no reason why the
novel wouldn't similarly appeal to those who simply enjoy an intriguing
mystery. The plot revolves around the tragic death of Freya. Although Jess and
Freya were cousins they never met as their mothers had fallen out when Molly
had married Jess's father, now divorced Molly has returned to her home town for
the summer hoping to mend bridges and with her teen daughter in tow. Jess draws
a lot of interest as she is a dead ringer for Freya and as she meets her family
and those who knew Freya, Jess begins to ask questions about her cousin's death.
Questions that make some people feel uncomfortable.
How to Fall is out now in paperback published by Corgi
Sounds good, will have to check this one out. I like the mix of YA and mystery.
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It's a good one Trish and she's an Irish author too which is great
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