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  • Published: 30 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9798217290031
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00

Showstopper

  • Lily Anderson


"A witty summer camp murder mystery where drama unfolds both on and off the stage . . . . In this love letter to theater life, the joy and passion derived from the art form shine through brightly." ―Kirkus Reviews

TAKE YOUR FINAL BOW

The Ghostlight Youth Theater Camp isn’t the best program in the world, but to Faye, it’s home. Every summer since junior high, Faye and her friends have come together for a monthlong musical-theater intensive. For her last year before graduation, Faye’s finally ready to take center stage as her true Afro-Latina self and break out of her white-passing roles.

But as Faye steps into her spotlight, complications arise. Suddenly, she’s competing with her BFF for lead roles and distracted by the attentions of the new camp hottie. Even when the drama turns deadly, Faye remains determined to make this the best production the Ghostlight has ever seen. It must be a coincidence that the stagehands keep disappearing and having gruesome accidents, right? But dark secrets are hiding behind the scenes, and opening night might turn out to be a bloodbath.

  • Published: 30 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9798217290031
  • Imprint: RH US Audio Childrens
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $23.00

Praise for Showstopper

Praise for Scout's Honor:
PRINTZ HONOR BOOK

A Buzzfeed 40 Highly Anticipated Young Adult Novels Releasing In 2022 Selection

A Book Riot Most Anticipated Book of 2022 Selection

A Tor.com New Young Adult SFF for March & April 2022 Selection

"Anderson deftly balances snarky humor and heart-thumping action with affecting discussions about friendship, inclusivity, and mental health. The surprise-studded plot seamlessly integrates both Anderson’s clever, unique mythology and excerpts from the Ladybird Handbook, and the realistically rendered, intersectionally diverse cast is kind, charismatic, and full of moxie." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Anderson. . .has written a ridiculously fun and campy horror romp, which also incorporates thoughtful commentary about mental and emotional health, inclusion, and facing your fears." —Booklist, Starred Review

"Buffy fans. . .will be. . reveling in the whirl of teen angst and ichor-spattered fun." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Praise for Killer House Party:
"A hauntingly beautiful take on a classic horror story that will leave readers’ skin crawling in the best way possible." –Kirkus, starred review

"There’s a compelling, critical undercurrent here that encourages readers to think about how ghost stories begin and what keeps them alive in cultural memory, but at its core, this is pure fun for horror fans, with sharply drawn teen characters, lively banter, and a deft balance between moments of comedy and genuine scares."–Booklist, starred review