A dark and twisty murder mystery - Aceof Spades meets Riverdale  'At once incisive and chilling, The Black Queenfolds hard-hitting truths into a propulsive murder mystery, deliveringa story that both entertains and examines. This is PrettyLittle Liars for a new generation.' - Tahereh Mafi, NewYork Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series Tinsley McArthur was supposed to become homecoming queen, justlike generations of McArthur women before her. But in a bid fordiversity, Lovett High wants a black queen this year and the topcontender is the bold and beautiful Nova Albright. Though Tinsleytries to convince her to drop out, Nova isn't about to step asidefor some rich white girl. On homecoming night, drunk and enraged, Tinsley is caught on cameradeclaring she should have killed Nova. The next morning LovettHigh's first Black homecoming queen turns up dead. Would Tinsleydo anything for the crown? Nova's best friend Duchess certainly thinks so. So when Tinsleyasks Duchess for help to clear her name, she agrees. She's determinedto get justice for Nova, even it means befriending a murdererto find proof against her. But their investigation begins touncover secrets about Nova's past and one big secret that could changeeverything in their small town. Perfect for fans of Ace of Spades, A Good Girl's Guideto Murder and Riverdale Sharp, clever and unputdownable - a thriller with a bite From 2018 PitchWars author Jumata Emill