Academia (The Coming of Age Series)

Shane thought college life would be about academics, friendships, and new experiences. After earning a scholarship to the University of California, she was ready to embrace it all. But when she’s assigned a homophobic roommate, her freshman year quickly takes an unexpected turn. Despite this, Shane finds solace in her growing friendship with her roommate’s cousin, Rayne, and Rayne’s best friend, Adam. Together, they form a bond that helps Shane feel at home.
But everything changes one fateful night. While hanging out with Rayne and Adam on campus, the three witness a shocking murder. Suddenly, Shane’s dream of a normal school year shatters. Now, she’s not just dealing with a difficult roommate—she’s become the target of a cold-blooded killer.
As the trio works together to unravel the mystery behind the crime, they find themselves on a dangerous path, unsure of who they can trust. With time running out, will Shane, Rayne, and Adam discover the identity of the murderer before it’s too late? Or will they become the next victims in a campus-wide crime spree?
This suspense-filled thriller explores friendship, danger, and the search for truth in the face of growing peril.