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"Twists and turns abound." - Girls Life

"A chilling and engaging thriller." - Kirkus

"Meet the ultimate psychological thriller." - Seventeen

"A propulsive mystery with high stakes and devious, masterful twists that will leave you guessing until the very last page. Diana Urban's latest had my jaw on the floor." --Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of They'll Never Catch Us

"A heart-pounding race against the clock filled with unexpected twists, betrayal and danger, These Deadly Games asks the terrifying question: who would you be willing to hurt to save your sister's life? Filled with Diana Urban's trademark morally grey characters and fast-paced reveals, this book is a must-read for fans of race against the clock thrillers that leave you unable to tear your eyes from the page." --Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly Devastated

"Ten points for twisted. Ten points for razor sharp. Bonus points for addictive. These Deadly Games is an expertly plotted, spine-chilling read that's wickedly suspenseful and shockingly relatable. Trust me, you've never played a game this devious, clever, or full of hairpin turn surprises. Urban elevates the YA thriller with her astute insights into friendship, guilt, and the secrets we compulsively keep..." --Rebecca Hanover, New York Times bestselling author of The Similars

"From nail-biting beginning to jaw-dropping end, These Deadly Games delivers an intense ride fraught with mystery and surprise. A tightly wound thriller that makes you second guess every character's motives, this book left me completely breathless by its final shocking twist." --Wendy Heard, author of She's Too Pretty to Burn

"Non-stop, addictive, and utterly compelling. These Deadly Games hooked me from minute one, and didn't let me go until its smart, twisty conclusion. When I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it." --Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae and Aurora Rising

"I read this so fast with my heart so fully in my throat it felt jarring to come back to the real world. These Deadly Games is a thrill of a ride that'll keep you guessing on the edge of your seat to the very end."--Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of You Have a Match

"Diana Urban has done it again! From the very first pages of THESE DEADLY GAMES, the tension begins to build, and Urban deftly navigates the puzzle-filled plot toward a truly satisfying conclusion I didn't see coming. Readers will race to the end, guessing along with Crystal as she faces one impossible challenge after another, in a race against time to save her sister. The stakes are enormous, the twists are shocking, and THESE DEADLY GAMES is as thrilling as it gets!" --Tom Ryan, award-winning author of Keep This to Yourself