Famous Last Words

About this book

Hollywood history, mystery, murder, mayhem, and delicious romance collide in this unputdownable thriller from master storyteller Katie Alender. Willa is freaking out. It seems like she's seeing things. Like a dead body in her swimming pool. Frantic messages on her walls. A reflection that is not her own. It's almost as if someone -- or something -- is trying to send her a message.Meanwhile, a killer is stalking Los Angeles -- a killer who reenacts famous movie murder scenes. Could Willa's strange visions have to do with these unsolved murders? Or is she going crazy? And who can she confide in? There's Marnie, her new friend who may not be totally trustworthy. And there's Reed, who's ridiculously handsome and seems to get Willa. There's also Wyatt, who's super smart but unhealthily obsessed with the Hollywood Killer.All Willa knows is, she has to confront the possible-ghost in her house, or she just might lose her mind . . . or her life.Acclaimed author Katie Alender puts an unforgettable twist on this spine-chilling tale of murder, mystery, mayhem -- and the movies.

Censorship history

In 2024, "Famous Last Words" by Katie Alender was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to concerns over its violent themes and depictions of murder. This ban was part of a broader trend where parents and school boards raised formal complaints regarding the appropriateness of content in young adult literature. Specific details about the challenges or the outcomes of these complaints remain limited, but the book's removal reflects ongoing debates about censorship in educational settings.

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