Avery Grambs is a teenage girl with nothing, until billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves her his fortune. The catch? Avery must live in Hawthorne House with the billionaire’s disinherited family, all of whom believe she is a con artist.
As Avery unravels the mysteries and puzzles within the Hawthorne mansion, she navigates complicated relationships with the Hawthorne grandsons, who are determined to uncover why their grandfather chose her. Full of twists and turns, The Inheritance Games is a thrilling mystery that blends high stakes with complex family dynamics.
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