WINNER!! LGBTQ Book of the Year finalist, Independent Author Network. "I found myself holding my breath..." "I could not put this book down..." "..well crafted with wonderful, memorable, characters. There are plot twists that keep one guessing right up until the end." "I highly recommend this one, if you like YA, mystery,...and sassy, strong, smart main characters. Simply perfection..." --Goodreads and Amazon reviews A murder mystery...a ghost story...and an unforgettable gay love story. Jake Weston, a brilliant 17-year-old American swimmer has fallen madly in love with his roommate Timothy Ashlock at a private British boarding school. Together they are trying to solve the mystery of a missing student, and contend with his restless spirit. Jake will inherit a fortune if he can solve a murder and get out of White Oak Academy alive. The danger is real as they uncover the truth while the killer is watching...and waiting. This genre-bending fusion of supernatural suspense, thriller and Young Adult LGBTQ love story has mind-blowing plot twists, and a romance that will keep you thinking about this story long after you've read the last page. Finally a great gay whodunit! This is the first in a series of YA gay mysteries. Book #2 The Butcher of Oxford now released! The series is nominated for the Amarican Library Association Stonewall Awards, and the 2020 Lambda Awards. Fall in love with Jake & Timmy today! WARNING: This novel has mind-blowing plot twists and surprises. Do not read if you have a weak constitution or suffer from even mild homophobia. It's a love story but not your grandma's idea of "romance." SHOCKING ENDING!