The Scammer

Tiffany D. Jackson
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The Scammer

Tiffany D. Jackson
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Gripping from start to breathless end

"“𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮. ” Tiffany D. Jackson’s latest is another propulsive thrill-ride, like a YA version of Ashley Winstead’s The Last Housewife. Attending Frazier University, a historical Black college, as a freshman means a new start for Jordyn, quickly making friends with her roommates Kammy, Loren and Vanessa. But when Vanessa’s charming brother, Devonte, joins the girls and slowly starts to takeover their lives, will Jordyn become trapped in the centre of his lies or be able to claw her way out? Jackson was inspired by the real-life case at Sarah Lawerence College, asking herself how we prepare and protect young adults from predators hiding in plain sight, while rooting the story in Black American injustice. Jackson uses real oppression as the starting point, building to something much more damaging. Jordyn and her roommates, along with lone white student Nick, are super likeable, and it is hard to watch the girls fall under Devonte’s spell and abuse. Jackson clearly has done her research into the power of cult leaders, infusing Devonte with charm, allure, power, and just enough truth in his words that what he says feels like fact. The story is unputdownable, racked with tension, especially since you are uncertain who to trust with lots of seeds of doubt. Even Jordyn isn’t fully reliable; you know she has a plan, having you wondering just who is the scammer? It does lose a bit of the tension in the last third for character development between Jordyn and Nick and their relationship, but it is a worthy trade-off to get to know more about Nick. I listened to this on audio and January LaVoy’s narration was TOP TIER. The voices she gave each character were distinct, especially infusing Devonte with charm, making it easy to fall under the story’s spell to its breathless end. The Scammer is another gripping book from Tiffany D. Jackson."

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  • Date de publication : Oct 07, 2025
  • Langue : anglais
  • Nombre de pages : 368
  • Éditeur : HarperCollins
  • ISBN : 9780063271272
  • Dimensions : 5.5" W x 1.0" L x 8.25" H
"Jackson’s portrayal of subtle brainwashing, leading up to a wholly unanticipated twist, is excellent...Engaging and frighteningly realistic; a suspense-filled winner." - Kirkus Reviews
"Jackson’s signature chilling prose presents action-filled and fast-paced plotting rife with tension as Jordyn attempts to puzzle out the mystery behind Devonte’s endgame while navigating issues of personal identity. Jordyn and Nick’s budding romance—and the obstacles it unearths as it unfolds amid the HBCU setting and the overarching conflict—adds a layer of complexity to this satisfying offering." - Publishers Weekly
"A timely chill." - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"Another visceral, propulsive thriller from an undisputed master of the genre. The revealing ending will lead readers to question what makes a person tick, what can make them break, and, ultimately, how to heal." - Booklist (starred review)
"Expect the unexpected until the very last page in a cautionary tale that will have readers anxious to see who will survive the machinations of a charismatic manipulator. A highly recommended read." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"A suspenseful thriller." - The Guardian
“This suspenseful YA thriller is yet another testament to Jackson’s talent.” - ELLE
The Scammer is a fast-paced, page-turner of a thriller, but it’s also a look at the importance of the Black community and the exploitation of minority communities.” - Book Riot
“The Scammer continues [Jackson’s] exceptional run of pushing boundaries in this particular corner of the YA space.” - Paste Magazine

Praise for Allegedly:

“With remarkable skill, Jackson offers an unflinching portrayal of the raw social outcomes when youth are entrapped in a vicious cycle of nonparenting and are sent spiraling down the prison-for-profit pipeline. This dark, suspenseful exploration of justice and perception raises important questions teens will want to discuss.”

- School Library Journal (starred review)
“Searing and true. Effectively joins Ava DuVernay’s documentary 13th and Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow (2010) to become another indictment of the penal system’s decimating power beyond its bars and, more subtly and refreshingly, a pro-reproductive-justice novel.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“The characters are complex, the situation unsettling, and the line between right and wrong hopelessly blurred. It’s also intensely relevant, addressing race, age, and mental illness within the criminal justice system. Well conceived and executed, this is an absorbing and exceptional first novel.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“I have to admit, it’s been a while since I’ve been this rattled by a story. Tiffany D. Jackson chips at the world, then cracks it, then shatters it into shards of discomfort and complexity for the reader to grapple with it. Allegedly, undoubtedly, will linger long after it’s over.” - Jason Reynolds, award-winning author of All American Boys and The Boy in the Black Suit

Praise for Monday's Not Coming:

“A mesmerizing, punch-in-the-gut story about the power of friendship and the horrors hiding right in front of us.”

- Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains
"This thought-provoking thriller examines issues such as abuse, gentrification, and the marginalization of people of color with nuance and sensitivity. The narrative deftly moves back and forth between past and present, building to a devastating conclusion. A spellbinding, profoundly moving choice for YA collections.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
“Jackson’s sophomore novel features another ripped-from-the-headlines premise that will keep readers guessing through the final pages. Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Praise for The Weight of Blood:

"Jackson’s expert reshaping of this tale highlights the genuine horrors of both internalized and externalized anti-Blackness. Horror done right."

- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Jackson effortlessly weaves elements of suspense with issues of race, class, and gender, casting a harsh light on a world that often refuses to notice the disappearances of black and brown girls. The twist at the end is both gaspworthy and heartbreaking.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“Jackson doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to the pain of abuse and the ramifications of turning a blind eye. It’s a frank, devastating read filled with real and flawed characters, and it’s a story that needs to be read.” - Booklist
"Jackson skillfully explores internalized and externalized anti-Blackness in this striking horror novel. Bone-chilling. Expertly utiliz[es] current true-crime fanaticism to form a powerfully socially conscious narrative that showcases the intense structural racism still inherent in society." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Jackson’s nod to Stephen King’s Carrie incorporates racially charged social justice themes into a narrative featuring her signature twisty suspense. Supernatural portions of the book are explosive and riveting, with the racist realistic parts are even more horrifying. Readers will be hooked from page one of Maddy’s intense journey that detonates on prom night." - School Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for White Smoke:

“Thrilling, chilling, and utterly riveting. Tiffany D. Jackson crafts high-stakes tension, a deliciously creepy atmosphere, and characters you really, really hope make it to the end."

- Karen McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying
“The creeps come on slowly, then start to build. When the cold shivers ran down my back, I wanted to scream—but I was too busy turning pages. I had to know: Just how frightening will it get?” - R.L. Stine, author Goosebumps and Fear Street
“Tiffany Jackson takes the classic haunted house story to the next level by infusing it with her trademark twists and turns and her brilliant and unflinching prose. White Smoke is a gripping, unsettling, and incisive novel by a YA powerhouse who knows her thrills—and her chills.” - Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie and The Project
"Jackson conjures horrors both supernatural and otherwise in a masterful juxtaposition of searing social commentary and genuinely creepy haunts, as well as providing an authentic portrayal of tensions within a blended family. Begs to be finished in one sitting, though maybe with the lights kept on." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Jackson delivers multilayered frights in a true horror tradition, peppered with instantly recognizable references to urban legends and internet horror culture." - Publishers Weekly
“A transcendent, genre-defining masterpiece. Jordan Peele would be proud.” - Shondaland
Jackson is one of the most innovative YA suspense writers in recent years, and her latest is no exception.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
“The queen of YA returns.” - Entertainment Weekly

Praise for Grown:

"Tiffany D. Jackson has penned a riveting, powerful love story to Black girlhood and a haunting reminder of the ways in which their innocence is often stolen. Remarkable, suspenseful, and gut-wrenching, Grown is a masterfully told story that stays with you long after you put it down."

- Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up
“Never have I read a story that so flawlessly hits the highest high and lowest low notes of Black girlhood in pursuit of the American Dream. Tiffany D. Jackson has done it again.” - Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot
“This heart-pounding, powerful story about a young girl trapped in a predator’s web holds up a devastating mirror to our society’s refusal to care about all victims. A call-out and condemnation of the celebrity-besotted culture that allows evil people to destroy lives.” - Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Shout
“With a gripping plot and punch-to-the-heart stakes, Tiffany D. Jackson’s Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation—the seductive abuse of older men who prey on teen girls—providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era.” - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles
"This is a book that is filled to the brim with shocking twists and turns, but in 'Grown,' Jackson also centers Black girls in conversations about abuse, discussions they are so often erased from." - The New York Times Book Review

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