The Executioners Three

The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard

What a ride! The Executioners Three is the kind of genre-bending mystery that keeps you flipping pages long past bedtime. Set in a slightly nostalgic past, this book delivers a thrilling mix of supernatural chills, high school rivalry, clever pranks, and just the right dose of romance.

Freddie Gellar is an instantly lovable sleuth—smart, curious, and just a bit chaotic. The story kicks off fast and never lets up, with twists, bodies, and pranks stacking up in equal measure. The eerie poem at the center, “The Executioners Three,” adds a creeping sense of dread that perfectly balances the more playful elements of the book.

I wasn’t expecting to love the setting as much as I did, but the atmosphere absolutely worked. It had the energy of a ‘90s teen thriller with modern storytelling flair. Think Veronica Mars meets Xfiles and a dash of goosebumps but smarter and sharper. Even if you’re not usually drawn to spooky mysteries, give this one a shot—Susan Dennard knows exactly how to hook you and keep you.

Full of suspense, heart, and a bit of bite, this one’s a must-read for fans of twisty stories with a supernatural edge.