Genuine Fraud

This suspenseful, engaging murder mystery focuses on two best friends from different backgrounds and social positions. It opens with the main character grieving the loss of her best friend. But, as the story unfolds—backwards from the murder through the events leading up to the murder—it appears that the main character has actually killed her best friend and assumed her identity. This well-written, intriguing novel is suitable for a literature circle or independent novel for students in grades 8-12 who are fans of mystery stories.