Last Seen Online

A contemporary YA murder mystery set in sun-drenched LA, for fans of Malibu Rising, We Were Liars and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

"Lauren James’s books are addictive." Alice Oseman

"A wild trip into the world of fandom, social media and true crime." Laura Wood

"Fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will love this twisty take on fame and fandom, told in true-crime style through blogposts, messages and a fast-paced narrative." The Guardian

The novel of Lauren James's hugely popular online story "An Unauthorized Fan Treatise"

When Delilah meets Sawyer Saffitz (son of Anya Saffitz, aka Hollywood royalty), she becomes hooked on a decade-old scandal. In her quest for the truth, Delilah uncovers blogposts written by the mysterious “gottiewrites” and is soon caught up in a world of greed, fandom conspiracy theories … and murder. And the deeper Delilah digs, the more dangerous it becomes – because someone is willing to kill to hide the truth.

Unputdownable stories, morally grey characters you can’t help but love, and twists you’ll never see coming: Lauren James’s books are addictive nosedives into everything from space exploration to parasocial obsession. Alice Oseman
Fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will love this twisty take on fame and fandom, told in true-crime style through blogposts, messages and a fast-paced narrative. The Guardian
Insanely addictive. Laura Steven, author of Our Infinite Fates
Last Seen Online is the perfect read for anyone who has ever fallen deep down an internet rabbit hole. A wild trip into the world of fandom, social media and true crime, you will NOT be able to put this book down. Lauren James has cemented her place as one of the most innovative writers in YA right now – I will read anything she writes. Laura Wood, author of the Agency for Scandal series
Last Seen Online will have you hooked right from the off! A gripping and brilliant thriller packed with heart, comedy and mystery, it’s unputdownable. Lauren does a spectacular job of capturing internet culture and fandom, and the result is a fabulous, fast-paced story you’ll be thinking about for weeks! Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth series

Lauren James is the twice Carnegie-nominated author of Green Rising; The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker; The Quiet at the End of the World; The Loneliest Girl in the Universe; and The Next Together series. She has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize and the STEAM Children's Book Award. Lauren teaches creative writing for Coventry University, WriteMentor and Writing West Midlands, and has written articles for numerous publications, including the Guardian and the Children’s Writers' and Artists' Yearbook. She is the founder of the Climate Fiction Writers League, and a passionate advocate of STEM further education. Find her on Twitter at @Lauren_E_James or her website (laurenejames.co.uk).

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