COMPETITION. PERFECTION. DESTRUCTION. ‘A tight, frightening story of friendship, rivalry and obsession, told in sparse and beautiful prose’ Abigail Dean, author of GIRL A ‘Brilliantly observed, beautifully written – it’s quite simply unforgettable’ Alex Michaelides, author of THE SILENT PATIENT and THE MAIDENS A DANGEROUS OBSESSIONMartina wants to be the best gymnast in the world. But so does everyone around her.A TOURNAMENT WITH A DIFFERENCEDuring one week of intense competition, Martina and her teammates are tested to the limit, and any sign of weakness can quickly spell the end.A MURDER IN THE NIGHTBy the end of the week, one of the gymnasts will be dead. Every girl will do anything to win…but at what cost?‘Compelling, harrowing, and ultimately devastating – it’s quite simply unforgettable.’ ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of THE PATIENT‘A tight, frightening story of friendship, rivalry and obsession.’ ABIGAIL DEAN, Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL A‘Brutal and brilliant – I read it in one sitting.’ HARRIET TYCE, author of BLOOD ORANGE‘A glimpse into a wonderfully dangerous, screwed up world. I couldn’t put it down.’ CESCA MAJOR, author of THE OTHER GIRLIn THE GIRLS ARE GOOD, Bernardini takes readers on a psychological journey through the world of competitive gymnastics, a coming of age story filled with suspense and thrills. This top fiction novel is a deep dive into the world of sports and recreation, making it a must-read for fans of thrillers.For fans of Victoria Helen Stone (Bald-Faced Liar), Ashley Winstead (This Book Will Bury Me), Celia Fremlin (The Hours Before Dawn), Joël Dicker (The Alaska Sanders Affair), and Maurizio De Giovanni (The Crocodile).HarperCollins 2022