Title: THE GIRLS FROM HUSH CABIN
Author: MARIE HOY-KENNY
https://mariehoykenny.com
Release Date: AUGUST 23, 2023
Genre: FICTION, YOUNG ADULT FICTION, THRILLERS
Number Of Pages: 312 Pages
Publisher: BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING
Received From: NETGALLEY
ISBN: 9798200877751
Rating: 5 OUT OF 5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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DESCRIPTION:
In this suspenseful YA thriller from debut author Marie Hoy-Kenny, four former friends—each with their own dark secret—must team up to solve a murder.
Calista, Zoe, Holly, and Denise were inseparable best friends when they spent their summers together at sleepaway camp. But after an unexplained tragedy forced the camp to close, the girls drifted apart.
Years later, reunited at their beloved camp counselor Violet’s funeral, the four former best friends quickly realize how much they’ve changed over the years. But despite their differences, they agree on one thing—Violet’s so-called accidental death was actually murder.
Unwilling to leave the case unsolved, they set off to uncover the truth—even if it means revealing the dark secrets of their pasts.
But someone wants them to stop investigating, and the anonymous threats keep coming, leaving them suspicious of everyone.
No one can be trusted, not even the girls from Hush Cabin.
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MY REVIEW:
I had the privilege of attending the Canadian Book Launch for “The Girls From Hush Cabin” which was held in Shelburne, Ontario, Canada.
During that exclusive event, an author reading took place as well as a Q & A session and book signing.
“The Girls From Hush Cabin” will resonate with anyone who has ever attended (or worked at) a kid’s sleepaway summer camp. Experiences like that have a way of forging deep and abiding friendships that often last a lifetime. For something to break that bond, it has to be traumatic in the extreme.
This Young Adult novel centers around a group of four friends – Calista, Zoe, Holly, and Denise – and takes place several years after attending camp together. They had all drifted apart, the reasons for which, is part of the mystery of the story.
Reunited due to the death of the camp counselor they all loved, they gather at her funeral only to discover that her death may not have been an accident – even though they seem to be the only ones who are suspicious.
What follows is a mystery, as well as a mystery within the mystery. Twists and turns abound and everyone’s secrets are exposed. Fans of Pretty Little Liars will love this book.
I rate THE GIRLS FROM HUSH CABIN as 4 out of 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ and if you have teenagers to buy Christmas presents for, you cannot go wrong with gifting them this book. In fact, it just might end up being their favorite gift.
*** Thank you to #NetGalley for providing me with a free advance copy of this book which I enjoyed enough that I purchased a hardcover copy for myself.
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Links To Purchase
Barnes and Noble
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Indigo
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Marie Hoy-Kenny is a writer and theatre enthusiast from Ontario, Canada, where she lives with her guitar-playing husband, two creative and spirited young children, and mischievous bichon poodle.
Marie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Science in Education.
She writes young adult and middle grade novels and has had several stories and poems published in literary magazines.
Her debut young adult thriller, THE GIRLS FROM HUSH CABIN, was published by Blackstone Publishing in August, 2023.
Her first picture book, PLANTS ARE NOT BORING, will be illustrated by Mike Deas and published by Orca Books in April, 2025.
Marie is represented by Emmy Nordstrom Higdon from Westwood Creative Artists.
To learn more about this author visit the following links:
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
https://mariehoykenny.com
TWITTER
https://www.twitter.com/MarieHoyKenny
TIKTOK
https://www.tiktok.com/@mariehoykenny
INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/mariehoykennywrites
AMAZON USA
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie%20Hoy-Kenny/author/B0CDLM6GFB
AMAZON CANADA
https://www.amazon.ca/Marie-Hoy-Kenny/e/B0CDLM6GFB
AUDIBLE USA
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AUDIBLE CANADA
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ABOUT THE PUBLISHER:
Publishing great books by talented writers and forging connections with readers for the long-term.
In 1987, in a small garage in Southern Oregon, Blackstone Publish was born.
Founded by Craig and Michelle Black, the early days consisted of a small handful of family members and employees working out of their home, building the business one cassette tape at a time. With a fresh perspective on the reading experience, Craig and Michelle, along with their trusted team, found new and innovative methods to not only produce and distribute audiobooks, but also pioneered creative ways to collaborate with publishers, booksellers, and the audiobook listening community.
2017 marked Blackstone’s 30th anniversary, and the company continues to grow, innovate, and further the ascendancy of the overall audiobook business.
The new publishing venture, launched in 2015, is built upon this foundation. The goal is to publish groundbreaking books (fiction and nonfiction) by talented writers, and to forge long-term connections with readers, booksellers, librarians, and the overall literary community.
Blackstone is thrilled to be working with bestselling authors like P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast, Shelley Shepard Gray, Nicholas Sansbury Smith, Catherine Ryan Howard, and Cory Doctorow to publish print books, e-books, and audiobooks, furthering their commitment to bringing entertaining stories to as many people as possible in the most creative and innovative ways imaginable.
To learn more about this Publisher visit the following links:
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FACEBOOK
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TWITTER
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INSTAGRAM
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AUDIBLE CANADA
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AUDIBLE – USA
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