Blood Games (Bledsoe book)

Blood Games is a novel written by Lucy Bledsoe, published in 2006. The book is a young adult thriller centered around the fictional town of Deception Falls, Washington. The story follows sixteen-year-old Syd, a talented cross-country runner, who discovers a dark secret about her town and its history involving a series of unsolved murders. As Syd investigates, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy and finds herself in grave danger. The novel explores themes of environmentalism, corruption, and the challenges of adolescence. Bledsoe is known for incorporating elements of social justice and environmental concerns into her writing.