Description: Izzy and her family welcome foreign exchange student Alberto into their home, but after a series of mishaps and coincidences, and with a serial killer on the loose, Izzy begins to suspect Alberto is not who he seems.
Review Quotes: McNeil (Three Drops of Blood) doles out clever clues and plot twists to keep the action moving and raise the stake--and death toll--of this entertaining mystery toward a life-and-death, storm-raging finish. - Publishers Weekly
Readers will root for the multidimensional hero of this twisty whodunit with heart that's sure to surprise and scare. - Kirkus, Most Anticipated Books of 2024
Readers will be cheering Izzy on as she uses wits and grit to outmaneuver a killer who is determined to make her the next victim as she gets closer to the truth. McNeil adeptly creates believable characters and a detailed portrait of a small Northwestern town. VERDICT A story of personal growth wrapped up in high-stakes thrills. Recommended for libraries with many teen thrill-seekers. - School Library Journal