Brown, Denise. No One Keeps a Secret. Hashtag Press, 2025. 978-1-913-83539-2. 288 p. Grades 7-12.

Best friends Haigh and Cherry are just trying to track down a missing chihuahua when they stumble across something far more sinister: the body of Haigh’s mom’s boyfriend, Oz, strangled and left in an abandoned amusement park. Everyone thought Oz was headed to London, making good on shady promises, but clearly something went very wrong. As Haigh and Cherry dig deeper—soon joined by new friend Sunrise—they find themselves tangled in a web of small-town secrets, half-truths, and a surprise visit from Oz’s eerily identical brother, who’s determined to get to the bottom of it all.

THOUGHTS: This murder mystery balances humor, heart, and suspense with a cast of endearing teen detectives. The story gently weaves in autism representation through Haigh’s character while exploring how the familiarity of small-town life can quietly mask long-held secrets. Readers will enjoy the quirky character interactions, unexpected twists, and the emotional depth that emerges as the truth comes to light.

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