A teeninvestigativepodcaster decides to dig into the truth behind a grisly murder spree that rocked his hometown five years ago, but soon discovers that this cold case is still hiding deadly secretsin this chilling thriller perfect for fans ofA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

Five years ago, the infamous Trojan murders turned the small town of Moss Pointe, Louisiana into a living nightmare. Four teen boysall star players on Moss Pointe High’s football teamwere murdered one after the other by a Trojan-mask wearing killer.

Eventually, the murderer was unmasked. But the community has never forgottenand some folks in town still wonder whether the police got it right.

Eighteen-year-old Pryce Cummings is one of them. An aspiring journalist, Pryce is pretty sure he just stumbled upon evidence that throws the killer’s guilt into question. It’s the perfect story for his own podcast, and a reason to go back to the hometown he’s avoided since coming to terms with his sexuality while at college.

But in Moss Pointe, digging into the past is anything but welcome. There’s so much more to what happened there five years ago, and Pryce is ready to crack it all wide open . . . if he lives to tell the tale.

Jumata Emill is a journalist who has covered crime and local politics in Mississippi and parts of Louisiana. He earned his BA in mass communications from Southern University and A&M College. Hes a Pitch Wars alum and a member of the Crime Writers of Color. When hes not writing about murderous teens, hes watching and obsessively tweeting about every franchise of theReal Housewives. Jumata lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is the author ofThe Black Queen, Wander in the Dark,andI Don’t Wish You Well.

• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Publish Date: January 20, 2026
• Pages: 400
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9780593811023
• Dimensions: 8.6 X 5.8 X 1.3 inches | 1.0 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Teens & YA