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Synopsis
Julie's friends couldn't stand Al. In fact, they all wished Al were dead. But that doesn't mean one of them killed him. Julie knows her friends. She knows they're innocent...until one of them confesses to the murder. Julie and her friends make a pact to keep the killer's secret. They're sure it was a one-time thing. It will never happen again. ...Will it?
Is The Confession appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Teen thriller involving murder and a pact of secrecy among friends. Contains violence (off-page murder, threat of more), psychological tension, and moral dilemmas about covering up crimes, but no graphic content or sexual situations.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and deception (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by the suspenseful mystery of which friend killed Al and whether the pact of silence will hold or unravel.