The Art of the Thrill: Heart-Pounding YA Mysteries

You’re sure to be on the edge of your seat when reading these new electrifying thrillers, featuring authors Tiffany D. Jackson and Chanelle Desamours! Jackson, a favorite in the genre, returns with her newest thriller, The Scammer, in which college freshman Jordyn’s exciting new life quickly spirals when her roommate’s ex-con brother moves into their dorm, bringing charm, friendly advice, and a potentially shadowy agenda. Debut author Desamours offers a speculative twist to the genre with Needy Little Things, which tells the story of Sarihay, whose ability to sense others’ needs leads to her best friend’s disappearance—and potentially the solution to finding her again. Join Jackson and Desamours for a discussion on writing the perfect intriguing mystery, and how to give every reader a thrill they won’t forget.