SYNOPSIS:

Willa is freaking out. It seems like she’s seeing things. Like a dead body in her swimming pool. Frantic messages on her walls. A reflection that is not her own. It’s almost as if someone — or something — is trying to send her a message.

Meanwhile, a killer is stalking Los Angeles — a killer who reenacts famous movie murder scenes. Could Willa’s strange visions have to do with these unsolved murders? Or is she going crazy? And who can she confide in? There’s Marnie, her new friend who may not be totally trustworthy. And there’s Reed, who’s ridiculously handsome and seems to get Willa. There’s also Wyatt, who’s super smart but unhealthily obsessed with the Hollywood Killer.

All Willa knows is, she has to confront the possible-ghost in her house, or she just might lose her mind… or her life.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHECK IT OUT?

With the glitz and glam of Hollywood nearby, the mystery and intrigue of a starlet-stalking killer, and just the right hint of paranormal abilities for our main character, Willa, this one is an obvious pick.  Sure to be light, fun, and spiced with romance.

We adore this cover.  At first glance, it’s pretty, open, gentle.  The soft blues hues, Willa lying on her bed staring at her reflecti—oh cripes!  What is that thing in the water?!  We love the sudden shock that comes with seeing the corpse beneath her bed, and wondering if it’s going to rise up and get Willa or not!

Young adult author Katie Alender previously wrote the BAD GIRLS DON’T DIE series and more recently the enjoyable supernatural mystery MARIE ANTOINETTE, SERIAL KILLER.  Katie grew up in South Florida and attended the Florida State University Film School.  She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband, her daughter, and her little brown dog, Scooter.  Find Katie online at www.KatieAlender.com!

OTHER YA MAG COVERAGE

Our review for Katie’s MARIE ANTOINETTE, SERIAL KILLER

EARLY REVIEWS SAY…

The procedural elements are well-executed and complemented by characters that readers will truly come to care about and a romance that resonates. Alender enhances the mystery by setting it in Hollywood, a town where no one is quite who they seem to be. The result is a mystery that’s worth it for the chase…  (Kirkus Reviews)

NECESSARY DETAILS

YA Horror

Hardcove r& ebook, 320 pages

Published on September 20th 2014 by Point (ISBN 0545639972)

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