by Marissa Meyer, Tamara Moss
Published 2026
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An unforgettable young adult murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show filled with sabotage, betrayal, and puzzles to die for. “An absolute winner—sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun.” —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying This gorgeous first edition hardcover features stunning stenciled edges and specially crafted endpapers! It’s all fun and games until someone ends up dead. Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set. Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master; and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister’s murder. Or so everyone believes. But Sierra’s not just here to win. She’s here for justice. When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia’s true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren’t high just in this competition—they’re deadly. If these teens want to win—and survive—the game, they must solve the biggest mystery of all: who killed Alicia Angelos? From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer and rising star Tamara Moss comes a twisty thrill-ride that will take readers on an exhilarating hunt to uncover secrets, conspiracy, and cold-blooded murder.
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Professional
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Husky
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Deep
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The determined and guarded protagonist, seeking justice for her murdered sister. Her voice conveys a mix of vulnerability, resolve, and suspicion from others.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Blair's emotionally grounded and conversational style, with its ability to convey both vulnerability and intensity, is an excellent match for Sierra's determined yet guarded nature, seeking justice.”
Also recommended for: Adi
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Upbeat
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Professional
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Professional
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
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Also recommended for: Sierra Angelos
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Relaxed
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Relaxed
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“Gus offers a young male voice with a relatively deep and calm tone, delivered conversationally, which would fit Carter's precise and methodical character, emphasizing his clear articulation.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Modulated
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Nate the Great's smooth, energetic, and all-American voice perfectly captures Beck's enthusiastic 'wannabe game master' persona and love for competition, with a touch of youthful overconfidence.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Chill
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American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
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