Let's Split Up

Let's Split UpA heart pounding thriller tailor made for the YA BookTokers! It's Scream meets Scooby Doo in this electrifying horror. When the town's "it couple," Brad and Shelley, are found brutally murdered in a secluded manor, a brave group of teen friends takes on the mystery. Set in 2001 Sanera, California a small, quiet community where nothing ever happens the shocking murders shake everyone, leaving them to believe the ghost of a murdered landowner has

A heart-pounding thriller tailor-made for the YA BookTokers! It's Scream meets Scooby-Doo in this electrifying horror.

When the town's "it-couple," Brad and Shelley, are found brutally murdered in a secluded manor, a brave group of teen friends takes on the mystery.

Set in 2001 Sanera, California --a small, quiet community where nothing ever happens -- the shocking murders shake everyone, leaving them to believe the ghost of a murdered landowner has finally taken his revenge. Join Cam, Jonesy, Amber, and the new girl Buffy as they dig deeper into the sinister secrets of the mansion. With every clue they uncover, the eerie rumors seem frighteningly real. As they decide whether to stick together or split up to find evidence, they must face the ultimate question: will this decision be their salvation or their doom?

Author: Bill Wood
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 09/02/2025
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.03h x 5.28w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9798225006143
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2025
School Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 86
Booklist 09/01/2025

About the Author
Bill Wood writes mysteries for young adults. After earning a degree in film and screenwriting at Birmingham City University, he worked as a bookseller while writing his novels and building a presence on TikTok. He currently lives with his family and Staffordshire bull terrier, Macey. His first novel, Let's Split Up, was the UK's fastest selling YA debut of 2024.