They wish they were us | jessica goodman

A murder mystery set against the backdrop of an exclusive prep school on Long Island.

In Gold Coast, Long Island, everything from the expensive downtown shops to the manicured beaches, to the pressed uniforms of Jill Newman and her friends, looks perfect.

But as Jill found out three years ago, nothing is as it seems.

Freshman year Jills best friend, the brilliant, dazzling Shaila Arnold, was killed by her boyfriend.

After that dark night on the beach, Graham confessed, the case was closed, and Jill tried to move on.

Now, its Jills senior year and shes determined to make it her best yet.

After all, shes a senior and a Player--a member of Gold Coast Preps exclusive, not-so-secret secret society.

Senior Players have the best parties, highest grades and the admiration of the entire school.

This is going to be Jills year.

Shes sure of it.

But when Jill starts getting texts proclaiming Grahams innocence, her dreams of the perfect senior year start to crumble.

If Graham didnt kill Shaila, who did? Jill is vows to find out, but digging deeper could mean putting her friendships, and her future, in jeopardy.