In the Ballroom with the Candlestick: A Clue Mystery, Book Three by Peterfreund, Diana

In the Ballroom with the Candlestick is the dramatic and deadly conclusion to Diana Peterfreund's thrilling YA mystery series inspired by the classic board game CLUE!

After a tragic accident at Blackbrook Academy kills one of their own, Orchid, Scarlett, Peacock, Mustard, and Plum are desperate to put the pieces back together and finish out the year. The Murder Crew may have earned their nickname, but the last of their secrets are still coming to light and threatening to destroy friendships, futures, and more.

And when another suspicious death rocks the campus, and Blackbrook's dark past crashes into its present, they have a choice: Band together or turn on each other.

Because this year's prom? It's to die for.

"This affectionate homage to CLUE ends with a nod to the board-game-inspired 1985 film . . . Nostalgia-tinged but thoroughly contemporary, this social satire sparkles with wicked humor." --Kirkus Reviews

The Clue Mystery series:
In the Hall with the Knife (#1)
In the Study with the Wrench (#2)
In the Ballroom with the Candlestick (#3)

CLUE and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. (c) 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.

Author: Diana Peterfreund
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 11/02/2021
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781419739781
Age Range: 13-17

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 520501 / In the Ballroom with the Candlestick


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2021

About the Author
Diana Peterfreund is the author of more than a dozen books for adults, teens, and children, including the Secret Society Girl series, the Killer Unicorn series, For Darkness Shows the Stars, and Omega City. Her books have received starred reviews from Booklist, School Library Journal, and VOYA. She lives outside Washington, DC, with her family