ReviewsApril Henry's YA mysteries have collectively been awarded over fifty state honors and awards. Count All Her Bones : "A pulse-pounding sequence. . . . Readers will be rooting for Cheyenne and Griffin from the edges of their seats." - Kirkus Reviews "This book offers the same suspense and tightly paced action as its predecessor . . . , this volume stands on its own and should be considered for any YA collection looking for contemporary suspense titles." - School Library Journal The Girl I Used to Be : Winner of the Anthony Award for Best Young Adult Mystery Novel An Edgar Award for Best YA Nominee A Texas Lonestar List Selection "Henry has done it again with another edge-of-your-seat mystery/thriller. Recommended for middle school and high school mystery/thriller/suspense collections and for April Henry fans" - VOYA , starred review "A must-have for YA mystery-thriller collections." - School Library Journal The Point Last Seen Series: "The author's expertise at plotting a murder mystery and knowledge of police procedure are evident." - Publishers Weekly "Fast-moving and well-constructed. . . . A quick, thrilling read that doesn't skimp on characterization." - Kirkus Reviews The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die: "A psychological mystery wrapped in a thriller with a smart and resourceful heroine. Great read!" -Alexandra Sokoloff, screenwriter and bestselling thriller author of The Harrowing "A thrill-packed story with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Hop on board for an adrenaline fueled ride!" -CJ Lyons, New York Times- bestselling author of Blind Faith, " Henry delivers a compelling thriller that weaves supernatural elements into a topical tapestry of loss, betrayal, and family drama. A thriller that manages to be both creepy and fun. "-- Kirkus Reviews, "Henry's latest offering is taut and suspenseful, with a hint of the supernatural. Her clear, lucid prose and well-paced action scenes make for a fast, accessible read with high appeal for both the middle- and high-school crowd. Hand to anyone in search of a page-turner. "-- Booklist " Henry delivers a compelling thriller that weaves supernatural elements into a topical tapestry of loss, betrayal, and family drama. A thriller that manages to be both creepy and fun. "-- Kirkus Reviews " The book is fairly fast-paced and set up quite a few people who could have committed the murder . . . A great addition to libraries looking for more murder mystery for teens. "-- School Library Journal "Legendary mystery author Henry is back at it again ." --Barnes and Noble Teen Blog, Oregon Book Award Finalist "Henry's latest offering is taut and suspenseful, with a hint of the supernatural. Her clear, lucid prose and well-paced action scenes make for a fast, accessible read with high appeal for both the middle- and high-school crowd. Hand to anyone in search of a page-turner. "-- Booklist " Henry delivers a compelling thriller that weaves supernatural elements into a topical tapestry of loss, betrayal, and family drama. A thriller that manages to be both creepy and fun. "-- Kirkus Reviews " The book is fairly fast-paced and set up quite a few people who could have committed the murder . . . A great addition to libraries looking for more murder mystery for teens. "-- School Library Journal, "Henry's latest offering is taut and suspenseful, with a hint of the supernatural. Her clear, lucid prose and well-paced action scenes make for a fast, accessible read with high appeal for both the middle- and high-school crowd. Hand to anyone in search of a page-turner. "-- Booklist " Henry delivers a compelling thriller that weaves supernatural elements into a topical tapestry of loss, betrayal, and family drama. A thriller that manages to be both creepy and fun. "-- Kirkus Reviews, "Henry's latest offering is taut and suspenseful, with a hint of the supernatural. Her clear, lucid prose and well-paced action scenes make for a fast, accessible read with high appeal for both the middle- and high-school crowd. Hand to anyone in search of a page-turner. "-- Booklist " Henry delivers a compelling thriller that weaves supernatural elements into a topical tapestry of loss, betrayal, and family drama. A thriller that manages to be both creepy and fun. "-- Kirkus Reviews " The book is fairly fast-paced and set up quite a few people who could have committed the murder . . . A great addition to libraries looking for more murder mystery for teens. "-- School Library Journal
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisA killer is on the loose, and only one girl has the power to find him. But in this genre-bending YA thriller, she must first manage to avoid becoming a target herself. For Adele, the dead aren't really dead. She can see them and even talk to them. But she's spent years denying her gift. When she encounters her ex-best friend Tori in the woods and then realizes that Tori is actually dead in a shallow grave--that gift turns into a curse. Without an alibi, Adele becomes the prime suspect in Tori's murder. She must work with Tori's ghost to find the real killer. But what if the killer finds Adele first? In The Lonely Dead , master mystery writer April Henry adds a chilling paranormal twist to this incredibly suspenseful young adult novel. Christy Ottaviano Books
LC Classification NumberPZ7.H39356Lo 2019