Yearbook superlatives turn deadly in this darkly funny young adult thriller from the award-winning author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer.
"As full of heart as it is dead bodies . . . Sweet, suspenseful, and hits all the murdery notes. Highly recommended."—Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anna Dressed in Blood
Surviving high school is harder than it seems.The rumor mill has never been kind to Meadowvale High seniors and best friends Rick and Martina, labeling them outcasts (sure), stoners (no comment), and pranksters (okay, this one’s fair). But for the most part, they have successfully flown under the radar.
That is, until they’re targeted in a prank that replaces yearbook superlatives with grisly forecasts of student and faculty deaths. Sure, Rick and Martina were never going to be voted
Most Likely to Succeed . . . but
Homecoming’s Cutest Corpses? Thanks for the cute, no thanks on the corpse.
At first, the senior class is annoyed by the prank. But when the body of Mr. Stephens,
Most Likely to Sleep with the Fishes, is dredged from the bottom of a lake, suspicions arise that something truly sinister is going on. And as more people turn up dead in the exact ways the yearbook promised, it becomes clear someone’s killing off the student body one page at a time.
Now Rick and Martina must find the yearbook killer before their vicious superlative comes true. So much for surviving high school without drawing attention. Now Rick and Martina just want to survive.
On sale: March 24, 2026
Age: 12 and up
Grade: Grade 7 & Up
Page count: 320 Pages
ISBN: 9780593860403
Reading level: Lexile: 710L
Lish McBride is the author of funny and creepy young adult books such as
Hold Me Closer, Necromancer;
Necromancing the Stone; Firebug; Pyromantic; Curses; and
Red in Tooth and Claw. She has published short stories on Tor.com, and in the anthologies
Cornered, What to Read in the Rain, and
Kisses & Curses. Her first book,
Hold Me Closer, Necromancer, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults title, a Morris Award finalist, and the winner of the Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award. Lish is a former indie bookseller, has a MFA from the University of New Orleans, and prefers pie to cake. While she has no long-term goals for world domination, she would like her own castle.
Praise for Most Likely to Murder
A Kobo Best of the Month
“Steadily suspenseful and occasionally gory . . . A
pulpy, satisfying, and horror-filled page-turner.” —
Kirkus Reviews“The banter between Rick and Martina is wry and hilarious . . .
A whodunit for suspense fans unafraid of dark humor.” —
Booklist“[A]
fast-paced page-turner . . The multiple murders, varied perspectives, suspense, and romance make this an enjoyable and engaging read.” —
School Library Journal“Lish McBride's high-concept teen slasher,
Most Likely to Murder, is
as full of heart as it is dead bodies. The characters are so endearing you won't want to see them meet their grisly ends, but don't get too attached because, you know, someone is
Most Likely to Murder them.
Sweet, suspenseful, and hits all the murdery notes. Highly recommended.” —Kendare Blake, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
Anna Dressed in Blood“
The subversive slasher you need in your life, Lish McBride’s
Most Likely to Murder is murderous, shocking, and packed with heart.” — Chelsea Conradt, USA Today Bestselling Author of
The Farmhouse“Combining
thrills, chills, and a whole lot of witty banter,
Most Likely to Murder will scratch the
Scream-shaped itch in every horror lover’s heart!” —Caleb Roehrig, author of
The Fell of Dark“With horrors lurking down every hall, characters that will have you second guessing their every move, and classic, Lish McBride humor,
Most Likely to Murder is an absolute thrillfest. It had me racing to the last page!” —Kristen Simmons, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of
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“Quirky banter meets gruesome bloodshed—a surprisingly delightful combination that makes this book
Most Likely to Keep You Up at Night!” —Marissa Meyer, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
The Lunar Chronicles
