A mysterious aura surrounds a tragic incident that shakes a wealthy New Jersey high school in this soulful mystery perfect for fans of Paper Towns and Thirteen Reasons Why.

“A dull moment does not exist in this fast-paced, modern mystery.”—VOYA, starred review

“[An] engrossing page turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.”—School Library Journal

From top of the social ladder to rock bottom . . .

When Nicole Castro, the most beautiful, wealthy, and popular girl in her suburban New Jersey high school, has her face splashed with acid, the tragedy is instantly all over the national news. But her classmate, quiet loner and brilliant hacker Jay Nazarro, understands how it feels to be treated like a freak, and does more than just gawk at her damaged face. He decides to find out who did it. The deeper Jay digs, though, the more he falls for the surprisingly down-to-earth Nicole . . . and the more danger he’s in. Everyone is a suspect—including Nicole herself—and whoever did it seems ready to strike again.
© Paul Griffin
Paul Griffin is the award-winning author of Ten Mile River, The Orange Houses, and Burning Blue. He lives, trains dogs, and writes in New York City. View titles by Paul Griffin
Praise for Burning Blue:

* "As always, Griffin (Stay with Me) fills his story with fascinating, distinctive characters whose interior and exterior struggles are closely entwined." -Publishers Weekly, starred review

* “This poignant, romantic mystery, told through Jay’s no-nonsense point of view, is a suspenseful, memorable exploration of love, identity, and beauty.” –Library Media Connection, starred review

"A taut thriller explores the evolving relationship between two outsider teens, at first defined by their shared defectiveness but later superseding it." -Kirkus Reviewsreview feed

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A mysterious aura surrounds a tragic incident that shakes a wealthy New Jersey high school in this soulful mystery perfect for fans of Paper Towns and Thirteen Reasons Why.

“A dull moment does not exist in this fast-paced, modern mystery.”—VOYA, starred review

“[An] engrossing page turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.”—School Library Journal

From top of the social ladder to rock bottom . . .

When Nicole Castro, the most beautiful, wealthy, and popular girl in her suburban New Jersey high school, has her face splashed with acid, the tragedy is instantly all over the national news. But her classmate, quiet loner and brilliant hacker Jay Nazarro, understands how it feels to be treated like a freak, and does more than just gawk at her damaged face. He decides to find out who did it. The deeper Jay digs, though, the more he falls for the surprisingly down-to-earth Nicole . . . and the more danger he’s in. Everyone is a suspect—including Nicole herself—and whoever did it seems ready to strike again.

Author

© Paul Griffin
Paul Griffin is the award-winning author of Ten Mile River, The Orange Houses, and Burning Blue. He lives, trains dogs, and writes in New York City. View titles by Paul Griffin

Praise

Praise for Burning Blue:

* "As always, Griffin (Stay with Me) fills his story with fascinating, distinctive characters whose interior and exterior struggles are closely entwined." -Publishers Weekly, starred review

* “This poignant, romantic mystery, told through Jay’s no-nonsense point of view, is a suspenseful, memorable exploration of love, identity, and beauty.” –Library Media Connection, starred review

"A taut thriller explores the evolving relationship between two outsider teens, at first defined by their shared defectiveness but later superseding it." -Kirkus Reviewsreview feed

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