Books like People like us by Dana Mele
When a student is found dead at an elite boarding school, soccer star Kay Donovan discovers a scavenger hunt that reveals a web of suspects close to her. As she follows the clues, Kay navigates friendship, secrets, and the high stakes of the school's social hierarchy, turning her popular life into a dangerous investigation.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Dana Mele
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