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  • Published: 7 October 2025
  • ISBN: 9781464266508
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 200
  • RRP: $19.99

They All Had a Reason




A rumor. A secret. A lie. A murder. One of them will have to go, for the others to survive!

A rumor. A secret. A lie. A murder.

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.

But circumstantial evidence and rumors start circling around town, funneling suspicion towards Charlotte herself. Good thing Charlotte has her friends to support her...right?

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.

  • Published: 7 October 2025
  • ISBN: 9781464266508
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 200
  • RRP: $19.99

About the author

Michele Leathers

Michele Leathers's books have climbed to the top of Amazon bestseller lists. Her novels are fast-paced and full of jaw-dropping twists that will keep readers guessing till the end. Michele Leathers received a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from North Carolina State University and is a full time writer. She's not ashamed to admit that she's addicted to Diet Pepsi, chocolate, and writing. She's a shrewd observer of people, always looking for ideas and inspiration for her books.

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