Oxford Secrets

The second novel in Rachael Davis-Featherstone's gripping dark academia duology, examining power, privilege, and the toxic potential of social media. Rumours, Rivalry, Ruin... It's freshers' week at Oxford University, and Eva is determined not to let the tragic death of her best friend George-or the notoriety she gained solving his murder-define her. Instead, she's focused on acing her first essay, writing for The Oxford Voice, and maybe even getting to know Malik, her charming new American hallmate. Though try as she might, Eva can't deny her growing feelings for Xander. Ones that serve as an aching reminder of their shared connection to George every time they start to get close. But when Oxford's anonymous student forum, Oxford Slays, is hacked, Eva finds herself at the center of yet another controversy. Eva's public criticism of Oxford Slays and its negative impact on student well-being means all eyes are on her as the true identities behind the slayer usernames are leaked. It's up to Eva to discover who engineered the hack and clear her name. As Eva's investigations reveal deadly secrets, it isn't long before Oxford blood is spilled again.

DR RACHAEL DAVIS-FEATHERSTONE is a mixed-race, Black-British, multi-award-nominated author, literary agent, and cofounder of Creative Roots Studio, which helps writers and illustrators build sustainable careers. She grew up in a low-income, single-parent family and studied mathematics at the University of Oxford before receiving a master's in English literature at the University of Surrey and a PhD in authentic representation in children's literature at Bath Spa University. Rachael has published thirty books, ranging from picture books to commercial fiction, and her works have been translated into eleven languages. She has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the Diverse Book Awards and shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Awards. Her debut YA Oxford Blood was The Bookseller's Book of the Month and a Season Top 10 highlight. Rachael champions diversity in literature and was selected as Rising Star by The Bookseller. She is a non-executive director for Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society, a trustee for English PEN, and a Royal Literary Fellow at Mansfield College, Oxford.