Most Likely to Murder by Lish McBride - ISBN: 9780593860403
Paperback
Superlatives turn deadly in this darkly funny YA thriller.
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Most Likely to Murder

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    16 June 2026

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Summary

Yearbook superlatives turn deadly in this darkly funny young adult thriller from the award-winning author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer.

“As full of heart as it is dead bodies … Sweet, suspenseful, and hits all the murdery notes. Highly recommended.” -Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anna Dressed in Blood

Surviving high school is harder than it seems.

The rumor mill has never been kind to Meadowvale High seniors and best friends…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593860403
ISBN-10:0593860403
Author:Lish McBride
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Penguin Putnam Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:16 June 2026
Weight:244g
Dimensions:211mm x 138mm x 18mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for Most Likely to Murder
A Kobo Best of the Month

“Steadily suspenseful and occasionally gory … A pulpy, satisfying, and horror-filled page-turner.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The banter between Rick and Martina is wry and hilarious … A whodunit for suspense fans unafraid of dark humor.” —Booklist

“[A] fast-paced page-turner . . The multiple murders, varied perspectives, suspense, and romance make this an enjoyable and engaging read.” —School Library Journal

“Lish McBride’s high-concept teen slasher, Most Likely to Murder, is as full of heart as it is dead bodies. The characters are so endearing you won’t want to see them meet their grisly ends, but don’t get too attached because, you know, someone is Most Likely to Murder them. Sweet, suspenseful, and hits all the murdery notes. Highly recommended.” —Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anna Dressed in Blood

The subversive slasher you need in your life, Lish McBride’s Most Likely to Murder is murderous, shocking, and packed with heart.” — Chelsea Conradt, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Farmhouse

“Combining thrills, chills, and a whole lot of witty banter, Most Likely to Murder will scratch the Scream-shaped itch in every horror lover’s heart!” —Caleb Roehrig, author of The Fell of Dark

“With horrors lurking down every hall, characters that will have you second guessing their every move, and classic, Lish McBride humor, Most Likely to Murder is an absolute thrillfest. It had me racing to the last page!” —Kristen Simmons, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Article 5

“Quirky banter meets gruesome bloodshed—a surprisingly delightful combination that makes this book Most Likely to Keep You Up at Night!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles

About The Author

Lish McBride

Lish McBride is the author of funny and creepy young adult books such as Hold Me Closer, Necromancer; Necromancing the Stone; Firebug; Pyromantic; Curses; and Red in Tooth and Claw. She has published short stories on Tor.com, and in the anthologies Cornered, What to Read in the Rain, and Kisses & Curses. Her first book, Hold Me Closer, Necromancer, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults title, a Morris Award finalist, and the winner of the Scandiuzzi Children’s Book Award. Lish is a former indie bookseller, has a MFA from the University of New Orleans, and prefers pie to cake. While she has no long-term goals for world domination, she would like her own castle.

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