Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: Middle school BFFs Ivy, Mateo, and Cal have drifted apart, bonded now only by one rotten day. Nostalgia strikes—they ditch school for a reckless reunion, Ferris Bueller-style. Spotting shady Brian "Boney" Mahoney skipping too, they tail him straight into horror: a fresh murder scene! Each shares a secret tie to the victim, and everyone's hiding explosive truths. What began as carefree freedom spirals into lethal stakes—cops circling, alibis crumbling, betrayals brewing. As suspicion turns inward, their "one last time" becomes a desperate fight for survival. From One of Us Is Lying's queen, this addictive YA thriller blends skip-day chaos with whodunit chills, rivaling A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. When old friendships meet fresh blood, trust dies fast—who's killer, and who's next? Recommended reading age of 14+ yrs given the mature themes explored in the book.