The Scammer: A Psychological Thriller from the author of Allegedly

By Tiffany D Jackson and Tiffany D. Jackson

A New York Times Bestseller
"This suspenseful YA thriller is yet another testament to Jackson’s talent.”
—ELLE

New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another stunning, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, following a freshman girl whose college life is turned upside down when her roommate’s ex-convict brother moves into their dorm and starts controlling their every move.

Out from under her overprotective parents, Jordyn is ready to kill it in prelaw at a prestigious, historically Black university in Washington DC. When her new roommate’s brother is released from prison, the last thing Jordyn expects is to come home and find the ex-convict on their dorm room sofa. But Devonte needs a place to stay while he gets back on his feet—and how could she say no to one of her new best friends?

Devonte is older, as charming as he is intelligent, pushing every student he meets to make better choices about their young lives. But Jordyn senses something sinister beneath his friendly advice and growing group of followers. When one of Jordyn’s roommates goes missing, she must enlist the help of the university’s lone white student to uncover the mystery—or become trapped at the center of a web of lies more tangled than she can imagine.

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Published Oct 7, 2025

368 pages

Average rating: 7.55

187 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

sheisxlove
May 08, 2026
7/10 stars
This book took me on a ride I so desperately wanted to get off of, but wanted to see it through to the end. I have to say it was a quick fast paced read but there were moments that felt a little drawn out towards the end. Would highly recommend. Great twist
Taylor B.
Jun 11, 2026
7/10 stars
This was a rage bait read. It was an overall descent book but Ms. Tiffany lost steam at the end and had to find a way to quickly wrap things up. Very much reminded us of the Nature Boy documentary. It was like Jordyn didn’t rember the plan until the end…. A lot of Huhs?! lol
JShrestha
Dec 29, 2025
5/10 stars
I was a disappointed with the way this book played out especially towards the end. The one revealing chapter made so many holes in the storyline that took away from the enjoyment of the book. I also found so many portion of the synopsis and plot unnecessary for what this book is suppose to be and could have been. As a BIPOC book, or a fun read, or a book club read, I felt like the draw was in but too thrown together at the end. I would recommend this author, but not this book.
SimplyShanny
Dec 26, 2025
7/10 stars
My first read by the author and I think I’ll like to read more of her work. The end felt a bit rushed and had some loose ends but overall a quick pleasant read. Spoiler: I am not a fan of an unreliable narrator.
nappilygorjess
Dec 19, 2025
10/10 stars
Very good. Didn’t expect the plot twist at the end.

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