From the bestselling author of BookTok sensation Win Lose Kill Die and 'CEO of Plot Twists' comes an explosive dark academia thriller, perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus, Holly Jackson and Mean Girls.'A thriller author to watch!' Karen M. McManus, international bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingChloe Roberts is on top of the world at Morton Academy. She's a shoo-in for Head Girl and the lead spot in the school's secret society: Jewel and Bone. But then her best friend, Nikhita Patel, betrays her, and life comes crashing down.Things take a darker turn when Chloe stumbles upon the Book of Crime and Punishment - a record of every misdeed committed by Morton students and the fitting penalty. And it's not long before entries in the book start to match up with murders of Jewel and Bone members. Anyone could be a suspect.Can Chloe get to the bottom of this twisted game before she's next on the killer's hit list . . . ?PRAISE FOR KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE:'Bold, thrilling, and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.' Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us is Lying'An intricately crafted YA thriller that I cannot wait to read again.' Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up'A taut and twisty read that takes no prisoners. This captivatingly murderous book will keep you up all night and leave you unsure who you can trust.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First'Taut, vicious and edge-of-your-seat thrilling, the queen of YA slashers has created another darkly delicious tale. You won't be able to put it down!' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen'Chloe Roberts is an ambitious, brilliantly flawed protagonist who fights her way out of the darkest places.' Sue Wallman, author of I Know You Did It'Twists, turns and heartstopping tension, Cynthia Murphy is a thriller author at the top of her game.' Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous'Delicious 90s Scream vibes, a vicious teen secret society and bodies piling up around every corner . . . This is Cynthia Murphy at her absolute best.' Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake'Dark, viciously fun and dangerously addictive. Cynthia Murphy writes academia like it's a blood sport - get ready to play.' Josh Silver, author of HappyHead 'Mean Girls meets The Secret History - the perfect blend of 90s nostalgia and twisty, compelling murder mystery.' Laura Wood, author of The Agency for Scandal'An engrossing and cut-throat thriller where mean-girl antics, shifting alliances and a growing web of secrets keep the tension sky-high. Twisty and unputdownable.' Channelle Desamours, author of Needy Little Things