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Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls

Cynthia Murphy

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Penguin Books Ltd
28 July 2026
Murder is an art . . . and she's the next masterpiece.

From the bestselling author of BookTok sensation Win Lose Kill Die comes an addictive killer-thriller with a horror twist, following an aspiring crime journalist's investigation into a case of copycat murders seemingly connected to a 'cursed' painting. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Naturals series and Bill Wood's Let's Split Up.

Murder is an art . . . and she's the next masterpiece.

From the bestselling author of BookTok sensation Win Lose Kill Die comes an addictive killer-thriller with a horror twist, following an aspiring crime journalist's investigation into a case of copycat murders seemingly connected to a 'cursed' painting. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Naturals series and Bill Wood's Let's Split Up.

'A thriller author to watch!' Karen M. McManus, international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller uncovers a disturbing self-portrait of a man at an estate sale, her Art History professor dad buys it, despite how unsettled Fliss feels. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town's gallery.

That evening, the portrait falls to the floor, revealing paperwork inside the frame that suggests the artist was a serial killer and that the women depicted were his victims. Despite her alarm, Fliss vows to investigate and uncover the truth.

But when a series of gruesome murders rock the community, and some think the resurrection of the self-portrait has unleashed a curse, Fliss knows better than to believe them. There are shocking similarities between the poses of the modern-day murders and the painted women, and she's sure there's a copycat killer on the loose.

Racing against time, can Fliss unravel the clues before she becomes the murderer's next muse?

PRAISE FOR PAINT ME LIKE YOUR DEAD GIRLS-

'A wickedly brilliant masterpiece from the queen of YA thrillers. Deliciously dark and addictive, this is Cynthia Murphy's best - and scariest - book yet.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First

'Dark and unsettling, Murphy delivers an original, suspenseful thriller driven by richly drawn characters, where the horrors of the past refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of twisty crime!' Jennifer Pearson, author of Drop Dead Famous

'A delicious mystery full of clever twists and shocking turns.' Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us

'I couldn't put it down. A really original concept and such a fun read.' Kelly McCaughrain, author of Just Another Dead Boy

'Sharp, thrilling and darkly riveting. Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls kept me on the edge of my seat!' Alexis Henderson, author of When I Was Death

'Slick and twisted. A pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! Prepare for a one-sit read.'

Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake

PRAISE FOR CYNTHIA MURPHY-

'Bold, thrilling, and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.' Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us is Lying

'An intricately crafted YA thriller that I cannot wait to read again.' Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up

'Twists, turns and heartstopping tension, Cynthia Murphy is a thriller author at the top of her game.' Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous
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Imprint:   Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 35mm
Weight:   500g
ISBN:   9780241712818
ISBN 10:   0241712815
Pages:   320
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Children/juvenile ,  General/trade ,  Preschool (0-5) ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Cynthia Murphy is the bestselling author of a number of YA thrillers, including the BookTok sensation Win Lose Kill Die. She has a long-standing love affair with all things scary, reading Point Horrors before graduating to Stephen King in her misguided teens. Studying for a degree in Art History and Archaeology meant that she developed a thirst for anything old, beautiful and very often dead. She tries to combine this with contemporary settings in her writing to make unique and chilling modern stories. Cynthia lives in her hometown of Manchester with her husband and their rescue dog, Loli, who you will see a lot of on TikTok and Instagram @CynthiaMurphyYA

Reviews for Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls

‘Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls is a wickedly brilliant masterpiece from the queen of YA thrillers. Deliciously dark and addictive, this is Cynthia Murphy’s best – and scariest – book yet.’ * Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First * ‘Dark and unsettling, Murphy delivers an original, suspenseful thriller driven by richly drawn characters, where the horrors of the past refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of twisty crime!’ * Jennifer Pearson, author of Drop Dead Famous * ‘A delicious mystery full of clever twists and shocking turns. Fast-paced and wildly compelling, Cynthia Murphy's latest is utterly thrilling.’ * Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us * ‘Cute boys, creepy murders and a cursed painting, what more could you want? I couldn’t put it down. A really original concept and such a fun read.’ * Kelly McCaughrain, author of Just Another Dead Boy * 'Slick and twisted, Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls is a pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! This is peak Cynthia Murphy, so prepare for a one-sit read.’ * Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake * ‘Sharp, thrilling and darkly riveting. Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down!’ * Alexis Henderson, author of When I Was Death  *


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