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  • Published: 2 July 2024
  • ISBN: 9781761342424
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $19.99

Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret





Eleanor Jones stirs up more mystery and danger in this fast-paced YA mystery.

Eleanor Jones is adjusting to her new normal: friends, school and volunteering at the local old age home.

Just as things feel calm, a series of events once again rock Eleanor’s world: Troy’s ex-girlfriend is back in Cooinda, there's a spate of farmhouse robberies, and Eleanor’s nursing home buddy Nance admits to witnessing a murder.

In an effort to definitely not be concerned about Troy’s ex, and not get involved in the robbery investigation, Eleanor throws herself into solving Nance's mystery. But Eleanor soon realises that digging into old secrets can be incredibly dangerous.

  • Published: 2 July 2024
  • ISBN: 9781761342424
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $19.99

About the author

Amy Doak

Amy Doak writes mysteries filled with action, adventure, fun and heart. Her debut Young Adult novel Eleanor Jones is not a Murderer won the 2024 Davitt Award for Best Crime Novel; was a CBCA 2024 notable; and was shortlisted for both the 2024 ABIA Awards Books of the Year for Older Readers, and for the 2024 Davitt Awards Best Debut Crime Novel. She has two more mysteries for teens coming out in 2025.
Amy lives in regional Victoria with her husband, two teenage children, dog, and a very grumpy cat.

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