Where Sleeping Girls Lie

Ever wondered what secrets your school is hiding? At the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy, a new student's arrival coincides with a shocking discovery: a girl has been found dead. For Sade, this isn't just a tragedy—it's a chilling echo of her own past. As Sade starts her own investigation, you'll uncover a web of lies, betrayal, and dark traditions lurking beneath the school's perfect facade. Can she expose the truth before she becomes the next victim? This gripping thriller explores the dangerous price of silence and the deadly secrets kept by the elite.

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé is a New York Times bestselling author whose debut novel, Ace of Spades, became an instant international sensation and a powerful voice in young adult fiction. A graduate of a Scottish university with a BA in English, Chinese, and Anthropology, she draws on her own experiences as a Black woman in predominantly white institutions. This unique perspective allows her to craft compelling mysteries that explore critical themes of race, class, and the complex realities of institutional bias.