They All Had a Reason

By: Michele Leathers

Published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated, 2025-10-07

<p>A rumor. A secret. A lie. A murder. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Charlotte is convinced that popular, pretentious Bellany Silverfield is out to get her. But it turns out somebody is--or was--out to get Bellany: Charlotte finds her high-school bully dead in the woods, having been brutally murdered. While Charlotte is desperate to find the killer, she would be lying to herself if she wasn't a little relieved that Bellany was finally done tormenting Charlotte and her friends. </p> <p>But circumstantial evidence and rumors start circling around town, funneling suspicion towards Charlotte herself. Good thing Charlotte has her friends to support her...right? </p> <p>As loyalties shift and friendships are tested, it looks like Bellany has one last cruel prank to play that will leave Charlotte behind bars...or worse. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Perfect for fans of:</p> <ul> <li>Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus </li> <li>Secrets and Lies </li> <li>Betrayal </li> <li>And twist endings </li> </ul>