The Escape Game
The New York Times bestselling murder mystery filled with puzzles to DIE for...
Published on 7. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-4714-1962-1 (ISBN)
Description
A pulsating YA murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show by Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, and Tamara Moss, acclaimed author of the Lintang series. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and The Inheritance Games.
It's all fun, puzzles and games until someone ends up dead...
Six months ago, season four of the hugely popular reality TV show THE ESCAPE GAME ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered in the escape room on set. Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms.
There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz influencer; Beck, the escape room enthusiast and wannabe game master, and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister's murder. Or so everyone believes. But Sierra's not just here to win. She's here for justice . . . and revenge.
As the contestants progress through the rounds, they begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia's true killer: the stakes aren't just high in this competition, they're deadly. If these teens want to escape, win and survive, they must solve the biggest mystery of all: who killed Alicia Angelos?
It's all fun, puzzles and games until someone ends up dead...
Six months ago, season four of the hugely popular reality TV show THE ESCAPE GAME ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered in the escape room on set. Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms.
There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz influencer; Beck, the escape room enthusiast and wannabe game master, and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister's murder. Or so everyone believes. But Sierra's not just here to win. She's here for justice . . . and revenge.
As the contestants progress through the rounds, they begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia's true killer: the stakes aren't just high in this competition, they're deadly. If these teens want to escape, win and survive, they must solve the biggest mystery of all: who killed Alicia Angelos?
Reviews / Votes
An absolute winner - sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun. -- Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying The Escape Game is a perfect puzzle of a book, full of twists, turns, and characters you'll fall in love with. Moss and Meyer are an unbeatable combination, and whether readers want to solve the puzzles or just hold on for the thrill ride, they will come away ready for more. I know I did! -- Lish McBride, author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer and Red in Tooth and Claw Twisty, turny, and full of clever puzzles, Marissa Meyer & Tamara Moss's The Escape Game is a wild, page-turning read. Fans of escape rooms, murder mysteries, and soapy reality TV: pick this up! I loved it! -- Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Three Dark Crowns Fans of intrigue, escape rooms and reality TV will be delighted with this page-turning thriller. . . This is gripping and topical, ideal for readers who love trying to figure out codes and appreciate a behind-the-scenes look at how the allegedly-real stories on our screen are shaped. * Children's Books Ireland * 'With more twists than a corkscrew, new YA thriller The Escape Game hits the ground running transporting readers to the corrupt, murderous and shallow world of Hollywood Reality TV built around the sets of devilishly designed escape rooms where fiendish clues, betrayal and sabotage await tenacious code crackers. . . Sizzling with suspense and crackling with tension, the plot delivers high stakes, challenging cryptography and melodramatic theatricality. . . readers are taken on a rapid rollercoaster ride to a pulse pounding showdown delivered with gothic panache. With an ending promising more problem solving ahead, this series will have great appeal for would be code crackers, twisty thriller fans and teens looking for diverse characters. * Books for Keeps * 'The whole concept of The Escape Game is decidedly original, with its delightfully unpredictable characters, clever puzzles and a rich, revelatory plot. From the first page, the book grabs you. [...] A thoroughly entertaining read for mystery and thriller lovers aged 14 and up. * The School Reading List * [A] gripping thriller, full of puzzles, twists, turns and drama. * WRD Magazine * [A] thrilling mystery. * The Sunday Post * [A] thrilling mystery. * The Courier * Wow! This is an exceptional breakneck, thrilling and twisted mystery! I started reading it and could not stop! I loved the intensity and the widely varying personalities of each character. [...] Honestly, for any gamers, puzzle lovers or mystery solvers, this is the book for you! Absolutely loved this one and that ending- wow! * My Shelves are Full *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 16 to 19 years
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4714-1962-1 (9781471419621)
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Persons
Marissa Meyer (Author)
Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma, as well as the graphic novel duology Wires and Nerve. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University and a MA in Publishing from Pace University. In addition to writing, Marissa hosts The Happy Writer podcast. She lives near Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and twin daughters.
Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma, as well as the graphic novel duology Wires and Nerve. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University and a MA in Publishing from Pace University. In addition to writing, Marissa hosts The Happy Writer podcast. She lives near Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and twin daughters.