Gritty, gripping thriller meets contemporary queer romance in this brand-new YA novel filled with first love, stolen identity and murder, from the award-winning and bestselling author of All That's Left in the World.
"Nathaniel," I say. "Beaumont."
"Holy shit," she says under her breath.
Holy shit indeed.
Desperate to escape parents who will never accept him, a sixteen-year-old runaway steals the identity of a missing boy.
When Nathaniel Beaumont's family come to take him home, 'Nate' is caught in a web of lies. Then he meets Miles - the cute, clever and true crime obsessed boy next door - and his cover is blown. But Miles will help 'Nate' escape if he can uncover the truth of what happened to his childhood friend.
The main suspects? Nathaniel's parents.
As 'Nate' and Miles' investigation turns dangerous and their feelings turn real, time is running out to discover who killed Nathaniel Beaumont . . . before they finish the job.
| ISBN: | 9781444973556 |
| Publication date: | 12th February 2026 |
| Author: | Erik J Brown |
| Publisher: | Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Genres: |
Thrillers Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+ |