High School, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th ; Hard Cover, Fiction, Suspense, Thriller ; Recommended

The Counselors by Jessica Goodman

The author, Jessica Goodman, is a New York Times best selling writer – and like her other titles, this book does not disappoint. 

Have you ever been sent to summer camp for 8 weeks?  Our main character, Goldie, in this book has, but for the first time she returns to camp as a counselor.  You will learn the secrets that haunt Camp Alpine Lake, previously a very safe place. She has had a very hard year and her reputation has followed her to camp.  The real mystery and thrill ride begins when Goldie’s ex, who broker her heart, turns up dead in the lake. Put yourself in her shoes and try to get used to being hated by some, loved by others. An exciting read.

Reviewed by OHS Substitute, James D.