Thornbird
Jun 2026 · Delacorte Press
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE • The daughter of a notorious serial killer races to solve the crimes of her family’s twisted past—before it’s too late—in this gripping young adult thriller from the pen name of Elle Kennedy, author of the Off Campus series!
* “A grimly layered mystery about identity and reconciliation.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review (Best Books of the Year)
The deadliest secrets are the ones you inherit.
Ten years after her father—the infamous serial killer Gabriel Thorn—was caught, Ryan Shipley is back in Starling, Tennessee, trying to lay low. No one can know who she really is. No one can know the truth about her past.
But as fresh eyes dig deeper into the case, old secrets refuse to stay buried. Cryptic texts, eerie coincidences, and a chilling note leave everyone wondering—does Ryan know more than she’s letting on? As the truth unravels, one thing becomes clear: in a town full of secrets, Ryan might be the biggest mystery of them all.
The world is hunting for answers. Now get ready for a thriller packed with twists you won’t see coming.
* “A grimly layered mystery about identity and reconciliation.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review (Best Books of the Year)
The deadliest secrets are the ones you inherit.
Ten years after her father—the infamous serial killer Gabriel Thorn—was caught, Ryan Shipley is back in Starling, Tennessee, trying to lay low. No one can know who she really is. No one can know the truth about her past.
But as fresh eyes dig deeper into the case, old secrets refuse to stay buried. Cryptic texts, eerie coincidences, and a chilling note leave everyone wondering—does Ryan know more than she’s letting on? As the truth unravels, one thing becomes clear: in a town full of secrets, Ryan might be the biggest mystery of them all.
The world is hunting for answers. Now get ready for a thriller packed with twists you won’t see coming.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE • The daughter of a notorious serial killer races to solve the crimes of her family’s twisted past—before it’s too late—in this gripping young adult thriller from the pen name of Elle Kennedy, author of the Off Campus series!
* “A grimly...
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E. Kennedy is a true crime enthusiast and devoted bookworm. When she’s not plotting twisty thrillers, you’ll find her deep in a true crime doc rabbit hole. She lives in Toronto.
E. Kennedy is a true crime enthusiast and devoted bookworm. When she’s not plotting twisty thrillers, you’ll find her deep in a true crime doc rabbit hole. She lives in Toronto.
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