coming July 14, 2026

The Assassin’s Guide to Dating

Tru and Lila confront shadowy new enemies, dangerous powers and maybe even their first date in this high-octane sequel!"

Offering something for everyone, these assassins slay!
— Kirkus (Starred Review)

Praise for The Assassin’s Guide to Babysitting

...an energetic and emotional thriller packed with bitter battles, heartrending grief, and hard-won trust.
— Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)
A heart-pumping, high-stakes ride.
— Kirkus Reviews
...a rip-roaring climax and adrenaline-pumping resolution will have readers on the edge of their seats, eager for more.
— Publishers Weekly

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—2026 Best books of the year—

The Assassin’s Guide to Babysitting has been named a 2026 Best Books of the Year by Children’s Book Committee!

—Coming soon—

Making a Splash co-authored with Julie Murphy
Publishing in 2028 from Disney!


About Natalie

Natalie C. Parker is the acclaimed author and editor of several books for young readers including the award-winning Seafire series and the Indie Bestselling anthology Vampires Never Get Old. Her debut horror novel, Come Out, Come Out, was a Bram Stoker Award finalist, and her work has been included on the NPR Best Books List, the Indie Next List, the TAYSHAS Reading List, and in Junior Library Guild selections. Natalie grew up in a navy family finding home in coastal cities from Virginia to Japan. Now, she lives with her wife on the Kansas prairie.

 
 

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