Jessica Goodman is having a very good book year: She released her debut novel,
They Wish They Were Us, last summer, and it s currently in the works as an HBO Max adaptation starring Halsey and
Euphoria s Sydney Sweeney. Now, she s gearing up to release her sophomore work.
They ll Never Catch Us, another fast-paced YA thriller, will hit shelves on July 27. They ll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman
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The book follows two sisters competing for a spot on their cross-country team: Stella and Ellie Steckler are one year apart with polar-opposite personalities, but they share a talent for running and a fascination with the new girl at school. Mila Keene, a top runner, disappears during a training run and suddenly there s a lot of scrutiny on the Steckler sisters. The book unfolds as Stella and Ellie attempt to navigate the mystery surrounding Mila s whereabouts and their own futures; EW is also revealing the very first look inside the thrill