Plum Candy
It is, after all, a Mystery
Choose the edition that's right for you. The beautiful trade paperback is perfect for your bookshelf, while the premium hardcover is designed for hours of comfortable reading with a special large-print format.
Trade Paperback
The classic reading experience.
$18
Signed Collector's Edition
Hand-signed & Numbered & Hologrammed.
Strictly limited to 5,000 copies worldwide.
From $75
Debut novelist Aaliyah Corley is a cute 16-year-old girl — an Eagle Scout who co-authored The Best Book on Quantum Computing.
Don't be fooled by her pretty smile.
Plum Candy puts a friendly arm around your shoulders, invites you into a charming small-town mystery, and then tightens the grip. Like the namesake treat, she starts with disarming sweetness — but by the time you taste the bitter truth, it's too late to turn back. The twists are inevitable, but you won't see 'em coming.
Every gut punch hits harder than the last, 'til her brutal knock-out ending leaves you cursing every comfort feigned along the way. When you read it the second time, you'll see what was hidden in plain sight.
Your biggest challenge? Don't spoil it for all the friends you'll be insisting must read it.
Get a Taste of the Mystery
Read How the Novel Starts
Dive into the opening pages and see how Aaliyah draws you into her web of mystery and intrigue.
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Perfect for book clubs! Get discussion questions, character insights, and spoiler-free analysis.
Advance Reader Feedback
"My therapist thanks you. How dare you, Aaliyah!"
"Technically it's barely PG-13. WTF I WAS NOT PREPARED. HOW. HOW?!?"
"I had it all figured out. Until I didn't. Then I did. Then OMG!"
"I was having so much fun reading it I didn't realize what she was doing to me. Now, I'm freaked out."
The Prodigy Edition
A debut novel is a singular moment in an author's career. The Prodigy Edition is like the official "rookie card" for Aaliyah Corley's electrifying debut, Plum Candy.
Care for Older Readers
My Grandfather has macular degeneration. I know firsthand how important accessibility is when it comes to reading. The finest version of a story should also be the most enjoyable, and legible print should not be a niche feature that readers have to search for in the dark.
That's why all hardcover editions of Plum Candy are this premium, large-print version. It is meticulously typeset in the award-winning Atkinson Hyperlegible font, designed for maximum clarity and hours of comfortable reading. The spacious layout and high-quality paper make this the definitive way to experience the novel.
Bet on a Future Classic
We have a detailed roadmap to get Plum Candy into the hands of thousands of English teachers across the country. Our strategy is as unique as the novel itself and will become clear when we launch itscanon.com.
This book was written to be a modern classic. By acquiring a Prodigy Edition, you're not just buying a book; you're claiming one of the only 5,000 definitive "Aaliyah Corley Rookie Cards" that will ever exist.
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Numbers 011-099
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Numbers 101-500
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