Books like The Party by Christopher Pike
Several high school students, transferred to a new school when their old one closes, invite classmates, new and old, to a party. One of the girls is found dead. The students, now facing the reality of being high school students, must unravel the mystery before they are labeled as potential killers or victims themselves. The story is a blend of the supernatural, with elements of the police procedural and coming-of-age genres, making it a captivating and suspenseful read for young adults.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Christopher Pike
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