Release Date: November 3, 2026
Size: 6×9, 352 pages
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-57869-242-2
eBook ISBN: 978-1-57869-243-9 Click Here for the eBook
Library of Congress Control Number: 2026947641
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Synopsis

Events at a teen summer camp in the Canadian Northwoods turn deadly in this new thriller by the author of Stone Maidens.

At 17, Llewelyn Davies is a sensitive and intelligent adolescent under the care of a wealthy grandmother who took him in after his mother died and his alcoholic father abandoned him. Plagued by anxiety and depression, Llewelyn builds a wall to protect his fragile heart. When his grandmother signs him up for a monthlong wilderness experience to help boost his leadership skills, they both get more than they bargained for. A murder at the camp, tied to a Toronto-based crime family, puts Llewelyn in mortal danger. Fleeing from armed hitmen, Llewelyn and Eloise, a red-headed teen with her own past traumas, battle extreme and dangerous conditions. Tapping into strengths he didn’t know he had, Llewelyn finds his true identity and falls in love, despite the treachery, lies, deceit, and danger surrounding them.

Love on the Perimeter, a romantic crime thriller about coming to terms with the past in order to face your future, makes clear that while a perimeter—a defense against outside forces or unexpected intrusions—is necessary in life, it can be breached by love.

Praise

“Both wilderness adventure and sweet teen love story, this fast-paced novel has a classic thriller vibe.”

—Laurie Forest, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Black Witch Chronicles

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“Love on the Perimeter is a full-tilt thriller with twists and turns involving both mortal peril and matters of the heart. Set primarily in the Canadian wilderness, the two young characters are forced to use all their wits to survive not just the dangerous north country itself, but to escape ruthless criminals who want them dead. A first-rate suspense novel.”

—Eric Rickstad, New York Times bestselling author of Lilith

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“This coming-of-age story addresses adult ills inflicted on kids, but Llewelyn and Eloise refuse to be victims. Rather, their synthesized fight against their enemies inspires and entertains audiences of all ages.

—RECOMMENDED by the US Review of Books

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“Lloyd Devereux Richards has proven himself a master of the psychological thriller. With his signature blend of mystery, kinetic pacing, and richly atmospheric prose, he crafts emotionally resonant, gripping suspense centered on flawed, deeply human underdog characters you can’t help but root for. Action-packed and brimming with both the chilling tension of a chase novel and the softer thrills of first love, Love on the Perimeter more than satisfies.”  

—Coralie Hunter, senior editor at Zibby Books

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“A compelling survival tale with unforgettable characters…Love on the Perimeter is packed with twists and surprises…This well-plotted novel is a wonderful ride through booby-trapped marshes, a lethal farmhouse, and the walls two wounded kids must break down to let love in.”

—Christian Sia for Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review

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“Readers are quickly immersed in the camp’s landscape, from sunbaked canoes to cool mountain lakes to towering conifers, but it’s glaringly obvious from the start that this is no ordinary summer excursion…[A] thrilling fight to survive while navigating love and mental illness. Great for fans of Peter James’s Dead in Three Two One and Michael Koryta’s Those Who Wish Me Dead.”

—BookLife Reviews

Reviews & In the News

BookLife by Publishers Weekly, September 30, 2026: Love on the Perimeter

Kirkus Reviews, September 18, 2026: An appealingly breakneck novel that cries out for a sequel.

Readers’ Favorite, July 23, 2026: Love on the Perimeter five star review

Meet the Author

Lloyd Devereux Richards is the bestselling author of the TikTok sensation Stone Maidens, its follow-up Maidens of the Cave, and The Runner. Born in New York City, he lives with his wife Cameron and their three dogs in Montpelier, Vermont.