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Who Knew the Ridpath Girl

A Mystery

Stacy Johns

$29.99

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English
Poisoned Pen Press
23 June 2026
A gripping mystery for fans of Angie Kim and Listen for the Lie following three characters investigating the death of a young girl years before- the brother, the best friend, and the detective searching for connections as a string of new murders upend the community, forcing them all to question what pasts should remain buried.

A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Amy Tintera following one man's investigation into the death of his sister years earlier, forcing him to confront old faces, a strong-willed detective, and a string of new murders in his remote small town.

Welcome to Meander, where truths are best left buried.

Gracen Ridpath has a secret. As the host of a successful YouTube channel for stay-at-home-dads, Gracen is known for his handy tips and trademark self-deprecating humor. But off camera, he struggles with the aftereffects of a tragedy that shaped him and everyone else in his hometown of Meander- the death of his eleven-year-old sister, Douggy.

When Gracen mentions his sister's long-ago death for the first time on his channel, he taps a vein of interest he hadn't known existed. Soon enough, he finds himself discussing a theory he's kept quiet for years- that Douggy chose to die. And he's finally figured out why . . . and who is to blame.

At first, Gracen is grateful for the jump in views, until his shift in content brings Quinn, Douggy's childhood best friend, back to Meander looking for answers. And when people start dying around them and detectives start asking questions, Gracen and Quinn find themselves at the center of an investigation that will prove to have consequences deadlier than they ever could've imagined.
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Imprint:   Poisoned Pen Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   454g
ISBN:   9781464230967
ISBN 10:   146423096X
Pages:   448
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Stacy Johns grew up in small-town New England and transplanted to Oregon for more space. A long-time librarian and resident of the coast, she now makes her home in the Willamette Valley. Stacy is a graduate of the Kidd Creative Writing Workshops at UofO and an award-winning writer in the 2020 PNWA mystery category, as well as a Nancy Pearl finalist. She's a member of the Willamette Writers Association and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association, and she enjoys running and cooking healthy treats when not compulsively reading or writing.

Reviews for Who Knew the Ridpath Girl: A Mystery

""Engrossing and original with a twist I did not see coming! Clear your schedule before you crack this one open."" -- Mia Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author ""Stacy Johns delivers an atmospheric, chilling mystery, populated with complex, guilt-ridden characters, that explores how easily false perception can morph into a deadly reality."" -- Daniel G. Miller, bestselling author of The Orphanage by the Lake ""WHO KNEW THE RIDPATH GIRL is as tender as it is tense and finishes with a twist Johns wields like a weapon. My obsession grew with every page. I couldn't finish fast enough!"" -- Marlee Bush, author of Whispers of Dead Girls


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