I Don't Wish You Well

By: Jumata Emill

Narrated by: André Santana, Erin Spencer, Matt Godfrey, Angel Pean, Aaron Goodson

A teen investigative podcaster decides to dig into the truth behind a grisly murder spree that rocked his hometown five years ago, but soon discovers that this cold case is still hiding deadly secrets—in this chilling thriller perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

Five years ago, the infamous Trojan murders turned the small town of Moss Pointe, Louisiana into a living nightmare. Four teen boys—all star players on Moss Pointe High's football team—were murdered one after the other by a Trojan-mask wearing killer.

Eventually, the murderer was unmasked. But the community has never forgotten—and some folks in town still wonder whether the police got it right.

Eighteen-year-old Pryce Cummings is one of them. An aspiring journalist, Pryce is pretty sure he just stumbled upon evidence that throws the killer's guilt into question. It's the perfect story for his own podcast, and a reason to go back to the hometown he's avoided since coming to terms with his sexuality while at college.

But in Moss Pointe, digging into the past is anything but welcome. There's so much more to what happened there five years ago, and Pryce is ready to crack it all wide open . . . if he lives to tell the tale.

Critic reviews

★ "A tense, thrilling mystery featuring two unforgettable queer sleuths." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Emill balances a taut mystery with incisive, socially charged portrayals of small-town prejudice and corruption in this immersive whodunit." —Publishers Weekly

"A well-constructed thriller for mature teens that will keep readers continuously guessing." —School Library Journal

"This taut thriller is a compelling choice for most teen readers and is Emill’s best work to date." —Booklist

"Along the way, there are plenty of hijinks, cliff-hangers and unexpected betrayals, and a satisfying race to the finish. For readers looking for a strongly plotted and entertaining whodunit with a few deeper topics about growing up, I Don’t Wish You Well is a solid pick." —BookPage

“A savvy, tense, and chilling examination of Southern culture, starring two unforgettable sleuths out to uncover terrible truths behind a murder. Tautly told, brilliantly executed, and thrilling until the very end—the perfect book to stay up late to finish.” —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Girl and Girl in Pieces

“Perfectly-paced...Emill has expertly crafted an immersive, layered, and twisted story of murder, corruption, betrayal, and most importantly—righteous vengeance.” —Terry J. Benton-Walker, best-selling and award-winning author of Blood Debts, Blood Justice, and The White Guy Dies First

“A must-read for the true crime obsessed. The podcast mic is hot, the stakes are fatal, and the truth is buried under layers of lies.” –Kim Johnson, award-winning author of This Is My America

Loved it!

I enjoyed this read from beginning til end. I felt it was who it was from the beginning. It was always something about the killer (no spoilers) ha! Giving neighborhood law & order. Well written and the audiobook was an easy listen 🎧.

Twists….murder…..healing

Anything that Jumata Emil writes is a slam dunk because the pacing of this one was incredible. I legit wanted to keep reading till the very last page.