Coming Oct 13, 2026

It was supposed to be a party. Just a game. A night to blow off some steam and do something fun. No one was supposed to get hurt. No one was supposed to really be murdered…right?

When June Chan's older sister Lily is stabbed to death at a secret party in front of a dozen people, June learns about the exclusive murder mystery club Lily was in, and the themed games that members played.

The police rule Lily’s death an accident caused by a malfunctioning prop knife and close the case. The school warns all the members—including Lily’s boyfriend and best friends—and shuts Murder Club down.

Everyone seems fine to move on. Accept that life isn’t fair and that Lily’s death was just a tragic accident…everyone but June. Determined to find out more about the Club, its members, and exactly what happened that night, she dives into the personal lives of everyone who witnessed Lily’s death.

As June begins to uncover secrets the club would prefer to remain hidden, it becomes clear Lily’s death wasn’t an accident. June realizes that the only way she can find out what really happened is to revive Murder Club and set a trap. To catch her sister’s killer, she will have to host the deadliest Murder Night of all…

Cindy R.X. He is the queen of tension and psychological crimes against readers.”

— Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie

PREORDER THE BOOK:

  • "Cindy R.X. He is the queen of tension and psychological crimes against readers. There is something so refreshing about an author who consistently reminds us we can have it all—perfect twists support sharply felt characterizations and intensely clever page-turning plots. That's to say nothing of the writing, which is visceral and taut. A true talent."

    — Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie

    "The Murder Party combines references to classic murder-mystery with a complex sibling relationship. It is both dark and gripping, and I simply had to keep turning the pages."

    — Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills

  • ISBN: 9781464262265

    Publisher: Sourcebooks

    Publication date: Sep 1, 2026

    Pages: 336

    Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.84(d)

    Age Range: 14 +