Description

Told in alternating points of view by a wide cast of characters, Twisted Fate is a tensely wrought psychological thriller, perfect for fans of We Were Liars by E. Lockhart.

Two sisters. One mysterious boy.

Ally and Sydney couldn’t be more different—one shy, the other popular and outgoing—and when a new boy moves in next door, tensions between the sisters escalate. Graham is attractive, peculiar, and perhaps a little dangerous, and both girls are drawn to him in ways they can’t quite explain. As each girl’s relationship with Graham unfolds the more complicated the truth becomes—until a shocking encounter turns their sleepy coastal town upside down, and makes the sisters question everything they thought they knew about themselves and each other.


They both want him. But only one of them sees the danger. What will they risk for a boy they barely know?


  • A Toxic Love Triangle: Ally is falling for the sweet, sensitive boy she thinks Graham is. Her sister Sydney is drawn to the darkness she sees hiding just beneath the surface.
  • Unreliable Narrators: Told from the alternating perspectives of Ally, Sydney, and Graham himself, the truth becomes a dangerous, moving target where no one can be trusted.
  • A Mysterious Past: Graham’s time in Virginia ended in tragedy, and he’ll do anything to keep his new neighbors from finding out what he’s really capable of.
  • Atmospheric Coastal Town Setting: In the sleepy town of Rockland, a shocking crime will shatter the illusion of safety and prove that the greatest danger can live right next door.
  • A Shocking Twist Ending: A jaw-dropping final encounter that will make you question everything you just read and turn the entire story completely on its head.

About the author(s)

Norah Olson is a former journalist who covered criminal cases for a regional New York newspaper and received a prestigious fellowship for her work. She was educated in New England and lives in Manhattan. Her novels for young adults include Twisted Fate, Before Now, and What the Dead Want.

Reviews

“As dark and twisted as the title promises. Un-putdownable!” - Michelle Gagnon, author of Don't Turn Around and Don't Look Now

“A riveting, addictive, suspense filled story that haunted me for days. If you’re looking for a mysterious, fast-paced, compelling read, this book delivers.” - Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Sexy, complex, and unrelentingly tense, TWISTED FATE is a dark, psychological thriller that will set your heart racing.” - Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten and Get Even

“A creepy, slow-burn thriller. Olson creates a suspenseful story that gets under your skin. You’ll be thinking about it for days afterwards.” - Georgia Clark, author of Parched

“Will keep readers guessing until the very last page.” - School Library Journal

“A goose-bump–raising psychological thriller that will engross even the most jaded mystery enthusiast.” - Kirkus Reviews

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