To Catch a Killer - A Gripping Forensic Cold-Case Mystery
"A twisty, cold-case mystery custom made for fans of Sara Shepard, PLL and Veronica Mars The edge-of-your-seat plot, sinister backstory and smart, brave and irreverent main character made this whodunit unputdownable."--Justine Magazine
In To Catch a Killer, debut author Sheryl Scarborough delivers a contemporary mystery that combines forensic science with a deeply personal cold-case investigation. Teenage protagonist Erin Blake carries one of those names forever linked to tragedy—as a toddler, she survived three days alongside her murdered mother's corpse in a case that captivated the nation and remains unsolved fourteen years later.
Taken in by her mother's best friend after the murder, Erin has built a relatively normal life despite the unanswered questions about her past and unknown father. But normalcy shatters when she discovers the body of her biology teacher, triggering suspicions that her mother's killer has returned. Rather than share her theories with police, Erin protects her secret cold-case investigation—a forensic hobby inspired by her FBI agent uncle that has evolved into a full-scale pursuit of truth.
This new murder convinces Erin she's closing in on answers, but when evidence points authorities directly at her, she enlists longtime crush Journey Michaels—himself a suspect—to help crack the case before time runs out. The novel weaves forensic science, teenage determination, and brutal homicide into a page-turning whodunit that will appeal to readers who love smart, irreverent protagonists tackling complex mysteries.
Sheryl Scarborough brings her experience as a television writer, story editor, and series developer to this debut novel, crafted after earning her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adult from Vermont College under acclaimed authors including Rita Williams-Garcia and A.M. Jenkins.
To Catch a Killer delivers the edge-of-your-seat suspense and sinister backstory that fans of crime-solving teen detectives crave, making it essential reading for anyone who devoured Sara Shepard's mysteries or binged Veronica Mars.
