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An edge-of-your-seat game of cat-and-mouse as a trio of young witnesses blackmail a murderer and follow the path of their own darkest impulsesStand by Me meets Strangers on a Train in this blockbuster suspense thriller that’s taken China by storm, proving anyone can become a killerTHE PERFECT CRIME DOESN’T EXIST…One beautiful morning, Zhang Dongsheng pushes his wealthy in-laws off a remote mountain.It’s the perfect crime. Or so he thinks.For Zhang did not expect that 3 kids would catch him in the act while they’re working on a photography project. When an opportunity for blackmail presents itself the trio start down a dark path that will lead to the unravelling of all their lives.This dark and grizzly story, where no one is innocent, is perfect for fans of Keigo Higashino and Un-Su Kim.HERE’S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BAD KIDS:”A fabulously dark suspense novel… totally different and fresh.””It was fast paced, twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing. Just when I thought it was the best it could be, it got better. Honestly one of the best books I have read.”An incredibly suspenseful thriller that I couldn’t put down… I would recommend to anyone as the plot, characters and pacing were perfect.””The kind of twisty, jet-fuelled thriller that explodes on page 1 and has you abandoning work, sleep, and life as you race to the stunning end.””The twists kept getting darker & darker. Not for the faint of heart.””A suspenseful, gripping cat-and-mouse game that never lets the reader go. Unpredictable twists keep coming as the darkness inside various characters spills out more and more with every chapter.”
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| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2.6 × 12.91 × 19.69 cm |
| PubliCanadation City/Country | USA |
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| Pages | 336 |
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| Year Published | 2023-6-6 |
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| ISBN 10 | 1782277625 |
| About The Author | Zijin Chen is a best-selling author of crime fiction. Bad Kids has been adapted into one of China's highest-rated online TV shows of all time, with over five billion topic posts on Weibo. He lives in Ningbo, China.Michelle Deeter is a translator based in Manchester, UK. She holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from Carleton College and a master's degree in translation and interpreting from Newcastle University. |
“A perfect noir for modern China!” –Crime Reads“I really loved [this] book…every twist and turn had me well and truly hooked…genius…one of those books where I was desperate to know how it might end, yet didn’t want to reach the end!” –Jackie McLean, author of the DI Donna Davenport series |
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