Some Laneys Died

A Skipping Sideways Thriller

by Brooke Skipstone

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Pub Date 10 Aug 2020 | Archive Date 7 Oct 2020

Skipstone Publishing | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

Mystery & Thrillers | Teens & YA

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Description

Laney’s world collapsed when she caught her dad cheating. He begged her not to tell, but she did. Her family fell apart and regret consumes her, especially when she learns every decision she makes spawns a new universe for the opposite choice.

If only she could skip sideways to the Laney who didn’t tell.

But her only escape is through her imagination, until a news story blurs the lines between worlds. Two girls were murdered at the same time and same place as her father’s adulterous act. Strange events lead Laney to believe their bones are connected to her and the sister she always wanted.

Laney now has another decision to make. Some Laneys say yes, while others say no; some live and some die.

And some skip between worlds.

Advance Praise

"Highly suspenseful and gripping…Skipstone’s ability to blend physics and science fiction with elements of thriller and suspense results in an enthralling story about a teenager just discovering her real identity. This captivating, suspenseful novel will leave young adult readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series. This is a stunner."
—Prairies Book Review

"Readers who are looking for a thriller with a gripping twist should add Some Laneys Died to their TBR list immediately."
—Ankita Shukla

"She writes in a way that you feel you are there; incredibly descriptive, almost hypnotic writing that draws you into an action-packed story. The tension and suspense grow throughout the book and you really won't want to put it down as you’ll want to know what happens."
—Anne-Marie Reynolds

"The book is a fascinating but disquieting narration about dreams, stories within stories, sexual awakening, and feeling the emotions of love, fear, passion, sadness, guilt, pain, and desire of another version of yourself in an alternative experience. In this highly entertaining and well-crafted tale . . . Skipstone has hit all the notes in her latest thriller."
—Authors Reading

"Some Laneys Died, by Brooke Skipstone, is an exciting thriller that will take you on an unpredictable journey through mystery, intrigue, and even physics! . . . All in all, this is an amazing novel."
—Sherri Fulmer Moore

" . . . A scintillating young adult novel with a science-fiction theme."
—Susan Sewell

"This is powerful, unforgettable writing."
— Tammy Ruggles