Let’s Split Up by Bill Wood (Paperback)

When the town’s golden couple, Brad and Shelley, are found dead inside a Victorian mansion, shock spreads fast. Rumours point to the ghost said to haunt the house, a figure blamed for strange sightings and eerie noises for nearly a century. Most people avoid the place. Cam, Jonesy, Amber and new-girl Buffy decide to do the opposite.

The group start digging into the events leading up to the murders. Old stories, school gossip and tense interviews with locals paint a picture that is harder to ignore. Each clue draws them closer to the mansion’s dark history. As the theories grow wilder, the teenagers realise the town may know more than it is willing to share.

When they finally step inside the mansion, the atmosphere changes. Every sound echoes. Every doorway feels like a warning. The decision to split up to cover more ground seems logical at first. The longer they stay, the easier it is to question that choice. The house feels alive, and something inside wants to stay hidden.

The mystery forces the group to confront fear, loyalty and the limits of their courage. With danger waiting around each corner, the truth behind Brad and Shelley’s deaths becomes more urgent to uncover. The final reveal ties past and present together in a way none of them expect.

A sharp, fast-paced thriller that blends humour, fear and strong character moments, perfect for readers who enjoy teen investigation stories with escalating tension.