They Want Us Dead

In this new mystery from CL Montblanc, the author of Pride or Die, two internet enemies are forced to work together after a true crime meetup turns into a deadly case of its own.

Seventeen-year-old Sam Tombs hopes to get more eyes on the videos they make to raise awareness of crimes against LGBTQ+ teens. A true crime content creator event seems like the perfect opportunity to grow their channel--until the group becomes stranded at an eerie Victorian mansion, and one of them is killed in the night.

Sam's alibi, and the only person they can trust, happens to be their mean, dorky internet nemesis Dylan. But the two must now put aside their rivalry and use their investigative skills to figure out who among the remaining teens is the killer, before their own deaths become tomorrow's trending content.

Author: CL Montblanc
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.62w x 1.15d
ISBN: 9781250340535
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/19/2026
Booklist 02/01/2026
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
School Library Journal 01/01/2026 pg. 50

About the Author
CL MONTBLANC is a writer, producer, and escape room enthusiast. They hold a BFA in film, only because "hunting for buried treasure" was not considered a viable career path. Despite hailing from Texas, CL is intimidated by both horses and very large hats. They are also the author of Pride or Die.