The next gripping, must-read YA crime mystery for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus — perfect for readers of The Secret History and Ace of Spades.

Eva has always dreamed of studying English at Oxford University — wandering atmospheric old libraries, uncovering secret societies, and learning from eccentric professors. When she and her best friend George — whom she’s secretly in love with — are invited to Interview Week, it feels like everything she’s worked for is finally within reach.

But just one day in, George is found dead on the steps of a university statue.

And Eva is the one who finds him.

Suddenly, all eyes are on her. As suspicion mounts, Eva must race to clear her name, uncover the truth behind George’s death, and fight to reclaim the future she has worked so hard for.

Oxford Blood is already captivating readers:

“Haunting, timely, and razor-edged — a dark academia gem wrapped in velvet and laced with menace. A stellar debut, and the start of a series I’ll be following closely.”

“Gripping, clever, and painfully relatable. A YA murder mystery for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider in a world that wasn’t built for them.”

“A captivating YA thriller set in Oxford that delves into racism, corruption, and dark academia. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”

From the book trade:

“A smart, captivating murder mystery, packed full of twists and turns, with a courageous and fiercely intelligent heroine.” — The Bookseller (Young Adult Book of the Month)