Tall Bones

ANNA BAILEY (DOUBLEDAY, £14.99)

When teen Abi goes missing, best friend Emma sets out to find the truth, fuelled by her guilt at leaving Abi at a party. Soon, though, Emma uncovers dark secrets and resentments in Abi’s family and the locals of Whispering Ridge, Colorado, that have devastating consequences. A thrilling debut that looks at guilt,regrets and the extreme lengths some will go to escape small, isolated communities. ★★★★