Let's Split Up

Let's Split Up, Book 1

By: Bill Wood

Narrated by: Dan Bittner, Pete Cross, Brittany Bradford, Elena Rey

A heart-pounding thriller tailor-made for the YA BookTokers! It's Scream meets Scooby-Doo in this electrifying horror.

When the town's "it-couple," Brad and Shelley, are found brutally murdered in a secluded manor, a brave group of teen friends takes on the mystery.

Set in 2001 Sanera, California—a small, quiet community where nothing ever happens—the shocking murders shake everyone, leaving them to believe the ghost of a murdered landowner has finally taken his revenge. Join Cam, Jonesy, Amber, and the new girl Buffy as they dig deeper into the sinister secrets of the mansion. With every clue they uncover, the eerie rumors seem frighteningly real. As they decide whether to stick together or split up to find evidence, they must face the ultimate question: will this decision be their salvation or their doom?

©2025 Bill Wood (P)2025 Scholastic Audio Books

Critic reviews

"Readers who enjoy horror with a healthy does of self awareness will have a great time solving mysteries with these meddling kids."—Booklist

"A fun, fast slasher as full of heart as it is hijinks."—Sarah Underwood, Author of Lies We Sing to the Sea

"A thrilling, heart-stopping debut. High stakes, mysterious ghouls and a group of teens who I wish I was part of back when I was in school. A show-stopping horror mystery that you will devour in one sitting. Just incredible."—Ben Alderson, Author of A Betrayal Of Storms

Not bad

Interesting story, but not as scary or as much fun as I’d hoped. But not bad for a quick light horror read.

Loved the scooby doo vibes

Light horror read. Reminds me of point horror books of my childhood. Can’t wait for the sequel

Predictable and childish

The book wasn’t the worst but I wasn’t excited to pick it up or even finish it. It dragged on and the storyline sometimes didn’t really make sense. It’s suppose to be a scary but wasn’t.