The Masked Truth

Now in paperback with a brand-new cover comes the heart-stopping suspense thriller for teens from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong.

Filled with suspense and unexpected twists, The Masked Truth will have you on the edge of your seat.

Riley Vasquez is haunted by the brutal murder of the couple she was babysitting for. Max Cross is suffering under the shadow of a life-altering diagnosis he doesn't dare reveal. When they're forced by their families to spend a weekend away at a therapy camp for teens with "issues," neither of them think things can get any worse . . . until three masked men take them hostage.

Now, with no way to escape and their captors on a killing spree, Riley and Max must rely on their wits and courage to survive. As they navigate this dangerous situation, they uncover dark secrets that shake them to their core. Will they find a way out before it's too late? Kelley Armstrong delivers a gripping thriller that delves deep into themes of survival and trust . . . and that escape doesn't equal freedom.

Author: Kelley Armstrong
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781774889268
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187771 / Masked Truth

About the Author
KELLEY ARMSTRONG is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of three trilogies for teens: the Darkest Powers; Darkness Rising; and Age of Legends, as well as several thriller and fantasy series for adults and four YA thrillers (The Masked Truth, Missing, Aftermath and Someone Is Always Watching). She is also the author of the Royal Guide to Monster Slaying series. Someone Is Always Watching was shortlisted for the Crime Writers of Canada Best Juvenile/YA Crime Book award.