WELCOME TO MAPLE BAY, NOVA SCOTIA

For nearly a century, people have ventured to the idyllic seaside town of Maple Bay in search of a legendary lost pirate treasure, but locals know there’s more than just gold buried in the sand. As the paths of three strangers converge in Maple Bay, the truth is about to be blown wide open. But not before the bodies start to pile up.

Peter Barnett is rapidly approaching 40 with little to show for it when a mysterious letter invites him to Maple Bay and the mansion his estranged family has called home for generations.

Seventeen-year-old Dandy Feltzen is isolated and adrift following the death of her beloved grandfather, until his final request and a tantalizing clue sets her on a mission to solve the mystery he spent his entire life chasing.

Cass Jones has given up on her dream of being a successful author when an unexpected opportunity lands in her lap: a housesitting gig in remote Maple Bay, where she stumbles on the perfect subject matter for her breakout book—and the handsome sailor who might be just the person to help her research it.

Peter, Dandy and Cass have never met, but they’re on a collision course with each other and the mystery that has defined Maple Bay for two centuries, and none of them are prepared for the shocking truths that may or may not still be buried there.

Praise for Tom Ryan’s YA Books:

“A classic whodunit complete with an atmospheric coastal setting, red herrings galore, and a gay teen detective you’ll root for from page one.”―Malinda Lo, author of A Line in the Dark

“With sharp twists, mounting tension, and a doozy of an ending–not to mention a little sweet romance–this is a page-turner you will not want to keep to yourself.”―Caleb Roehrig, author of Last Seen Leaving

“Keep This to Yourself is full of twists and turns that keep readers second guessing and flipping pages right until the end. I fell in love with the characters―even when I wasn’t sure who I could trust.”—Eileen Cook, author of With Malice and You Owe Me a Murder

“Tom Ryan has crafted a thriller that tunnels through grief and comes out the other side in full empowerment. Each brick of the plot is laid with purpose, and every twist tied off with expert precision, as it barrels toward a heart-pounding finish. There were moments reading I had trouble catching my breath. Not to be missed.”—Kristen  Simmons, author of the Article 5 series and The Deceivers

“Tom Ryan has created a spectacular melding of true crime podcast culture, coming of age, queerness, and taut kidnapping thriller. I Hope You’re Listening is a sharply chiseled gem and an instant classic.”—Derek Milman, author of Scream All Night