The Final Gambit

• “Part The Westing Game, part We Were Liars, completely entertaining.”–Kirkus, starred review* “This strong, Knives Out-esque series opener…provides ample enjoyment.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review”[A] well-characterized mystery that’s packed to the brim with twists and tricks. Hand immediately to teen fans of Knives Out or readers who love Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious series.“–Booklist“Impossible to put down.”–Buzzfeed“Prickly, witty, and stubborn as a mule, Avery is an eminently likable protagonist, and her savvy ability to manage the obnoxiously privileged people she suddenly finds herself surrounded by is admirable, helped plenty by her quippy one-liners that level even the snobbiest among them.”–BCCBPraise for The Hawthorne Legacy: “Not to be missed.”–SLJ

  Praise for The Inheritance Games: A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller A GoodReads Choice Awards Finalist A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens An Amazon Top 100 Book

  “Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. The Inheritance Games was the most fun I’ve had all year.”

  –E. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again Again“A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and high-stakes treasure hunt, set in the mysterious world of Texas billionaires. The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page!”–Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals“Barnes’s meticulously crafted novel is like the film Knives Out for the YA world, perfect for any reader seeking suspense, romance, and glamour…. Barnes crafts high-stakes tension, a swoony love triangle, and a large but memorable cast of characters. Fun and fast-paced, fans of Karen M. McManus’s One of Us is Lying and Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious will find a new home at Hawthorne House.”–SLJ

Jennifer Lynn Barnes has written more than a dozen acclaimed young adult novels. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 2012 and is currently a professor of psychology and professional writing at the University of Oklahoma.