Author: Sophie McKenzieInterest age: from c 9 yearsPublished on 18 June 2026 by Simon & Schuster Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Murder Academy' series.Paperback | 240 pages129 x 198 x 19 | 180g The second book in a brand new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. The water tower stands in darkness . . . I’ve seen its secrets now. I know the truth.With summer camp ahead this August for Georgia, Wren and Billy, the students of Mayfield Academy are looking forward to kayaking on the lake, trails through the woods and evenings round the fire.But when someone at camp suffers a fatal accident, Georgia is convinced that there’s more to what happened than meets the eye. As she and her friends investigate, they find themselves drawn to the spooky water tower next to camp – the scene of an unsolved mystery from years ago. Could there be a connection between this past event and the present-day murder? And is life at summer camp about to turn even more deadly?* Sophie McKenzie UK Nielsen Bookscan chart Sales 1,062,567, 7th July 2025Praise for Girl, Missing:'Page-turning' The Independent'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, MissingManchester Children's Book AwardsBolton Children's Book AwardSoilhill Book AwardWinner of the Sakura MedalRed House Children's Book AwardRichard and Judy Best Kids' BookLewisham Children's Book Award
