<p><b>Murder is an art . . . and she's the next masterpiece.</b></p><p><b>From the bestselling author of <i>Win Lose Kill Die</i> and <i>Keep Your Friends Close</i> comes an addictive killer-thriller with a horror twist, following an aspiring crime journalist's investigation into a case of copycat murders seemingly connected to a 'cursed' painting. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Naturals series and Bill Wood's <i>Let's Split Up</i>.</b></p><p><b>Don't miss out on the limited edition pink sprayed edge!</b></p><p><b>'A thriller author to watch!' Karen M. McManus, international bestselling author of <i>One of Us Is Lying</i></b></p><p>When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller uncovers a disturbing self-portrait of a man at an estate sale, her Art History professor dad buys it, despite how unsettled Fliss feels. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town's gallery.</p><p>That evening, the portrait falls to the floor, revealing paperwork inside the frame that suggests the artist was a serial killer and that the women depicted were his victims. Despite her alarm, Fliss vows to investigate and uncover the truth.</p><p>But when a series of gruesome murders rock the community, and some think the resurrection of the self-portrait has unleashed a curse, Fliss knows better than to believe them. There are shocking similarities between the poses of the modern-day murders and the painted women, and she's sure there's a copycat killer on the loose.</p><p>Racing against time, can Fliss unravel the clues before she becomes the murderer's next muse?</p><p><b>PRAISE FOR PAINT ME LIKE YOUR DEAD GIRLS:</b></p><p>'A wickedly brilliant masterpiece from the queen of YA thrillers. Deliciously dark and addictive, this is Cynthia Murphy's best - and scariest - book yet.&#039; <b>Kathryn Foxfield</b>, author of <i>Good Girls Die First</i></p><p>'Dark and unsettling, Murphy delivers an original, suspenseful thriller driven by richly drawn characters, where the horrors of the past refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of twisty crime!' <b>Jennifer Pearson</b>, author of <i>Drop Dead Famous</i></p><p>'A delicious mystery full of clever twists and shocking turns.&#039; <b>Jessica Goodman</b>, author of <i>They Wish They Were Us</i></p><p>'I couldn't put it down. A really original concept and such a fun read.&#039; <b>Kelly McCaughrain</b>, author of <i>Just Another Dead Boy</i></p><p>'Sharp, thrilling and darkly riveting. <i>Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls</i> kept me on the edge of my seat!' <b>Alexis Henderson</b>, author of <i>When I Was Death</i></p><p>'Slick and twisted. A pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! Prepare for a one-sit read.&#039; <b>Kat Ellis</b>, author of<i> Harrow Lake</i></p><p>'A propulsive thriller that's both wickedly funny and deviously dark' <b>Veronica Bane</b>, author of <i>Difficult Girls</i></p><p>'Dark, thrilling and so creepy. An enthralling world of art, obsession and murder' <b>Amy McCaw</b>, author of <i>Mina and the Undead</i></p><p><b>PRAISE FOR CYNTHIA MURPHY:</b></p><p>'Bold, thrilling, and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.&#039; <b>Karen M. McManus</b>, author of <i>One of Us is Lying</i></p><p>'An intricately crafted YA thriller that I cannot wait to read again.&#039; <b>Bill Wood</b>, author of <i>Let's Split Up</i></p><p>'Twists, turns and heartstopping tension, Cynthia Murphy is a thriller author at the top of her game.&#039; <b>Benjamin Dean</b>, author of <i>How to Die Famous</i></p>