Swipe Right for Murder

By: Derek Milman, James Patterson - introduction

Narrated by: Jay Ben Markson

An epic case of mistaken identity puts a teen looking for a hookup on the run from both the FBI and a murderous cult in this compulsively readable thriller.

Finding himself alone in a posh New York City hotel room for the night, Aidan does what any red-blooded seventeen-year-old would do—tries to hook up with someone new. But that lapse in judgement leads him to a room with a dead guy and a mysterious flash drive . . . two things that spark an epic case of mistaken identity that puts Aidan on the run—from the authorities, his friends, his family, the people who are out to kill him—and especially from his own troubled past.

Inspired by a Hitchcock classic, this whirlwind mistaken-identity caper has razor-sharp humor, devastating emotional stakes, and a thrilling storyline with an explosive conclusion to make this the most compelling YA novel of the year.

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Critic reviews

Praise for Swipe Right for Murder:

*"What could have been just a clever reconstruction of classic mystery conventions is elevated by wry humor and genuine emotional intensity. As a thriller, it's twisted and engaging; as a character study, it has lingering, affecting aftershocks."—Booklist *starred review*

"An addicting read...Don't swipe left on this one."—Kirkus Reviews

"In this fast-paced thriller, Milman deftly portrays a modern teen in an unwinnable situation. Aidan is genre savvy, resourceful, and resilient even as he wrestles with self-doubt and past trauma."—Publishers Weekly

"With a narrative voice as witty as his situation is dire, Aidan is a remarkably sympathetic though unlikely action hero."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Brilliant, darkly funny and heart-wrenching. I couldn't put it down."—April Henry, NYT bestselling author of Girl, Stolen and The Night She Disappeared

"Equal parts hilarious and heart racing, Swipe Right for Murder crackles with enough energy to rival its New York City backdrop."—Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders and The Darkest Corners

"A spellbinding North by Northwest for the digital age...it's like Hitchcock binged every season of Black Mirror and wrote a book about it. Wait, why aren't you reading yet?"—Lindsay Champion, author of Someday, Somewhere

"Two parts rocket fuel, one part moral quandaries, one part laugh-until-your-teeth-ache humor, Swipe Right for Murder is a delicious thrill-ride that will keep you riveted to the end."—Kit Frick, author of See All the Stars and All Eyes On Us

"I read it in one sitting because I couldn't tear myself away. A funny, sexy knockout of a book, and a new pinnacle for page-turning gay YA for me.I'm obsessed."—Cale Dietrich, author of The Love Interest

"Derek Milman combines explosively propulsive storytelling and a razor-sharp wit in this sexy, inventive thriller. A truly exciting read."—Maxine Kaplan, author of The Accidental Bad Girl

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loved it. the ups and downs so much happened. such a great read. getting back into reading this is the first book I picked up. I read the hard cover but wanted to leave a review.

What a Ride!

I'll admit: I had a hard time sympathizing with, and connecting to, Aidan at first: his status, his friends, his whole world... but very quickly, I found myself immersed in a whirlwind of high-stakes action and thrills. The novel is political and poignant. Aidan quickly becomes a character for whom you are rooting, someone for whom you care a great deal. He is complicated, wounded, and, at his core, he's longing to be loved.

At various points throughout the narrative, I found myself wholly engaged. I laughed several times--Milman knows how to navigate humor--and I even found myself replaying a scene at one point. Aidan shares great chemistry with a whole list of the novel's characters, from his best friend, Jackson, to the mysterious Shiloh. The antagonist of the novel is also strangely provocative, further shaped by the brilliance of the narrator (Jay Ben Markson's voice is very smooth and refined -- easy on the ears).

I loved this novel. Milman definitely has a way with words--his voice oscillates between lightheartedness and the visceral--and he has clearly researched the world of cyberterrorism and espionage. I am definitely a fan, and I would love to give this novel a read/listen again in the future!

very tense book Great Read

very different from my previous books but really enjoyed the suspense Great Read highly recommend reading James Patterson never disappoints

Disappointed

No where as good as other James Patterson other books. Sadly his books have lost the intensity of his past books.

Great way to spend afternoon.

It was a good story and moved quickly.
The performance was great! Listened to book as I was preparing for HurricaneDorian...