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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 6.7
Points 18.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 107484
Points per Word 0.000167

Description

In a town that calls her death a suicide, Eva Chance discovers she's actually a murdered ghost bound to her family's haunted estate. With the tortured spirits of her ancestors as reluctant allies, she must investigate her own killing before the killer strikes again. The supernatural mystery forces her to confront the malevolent forces that have plagued her lineage and to unmask the murderer before more lives are lost.

Quick Summary

If you're into ghost stories with actual substance, this one's for you it's not just scary, it's a full-on mystery that keeps you guessing. Eva knows she was murdered and now she's stuck in this creepy spirit world trying to solve her own death before more people get hurt, which is a pretty fresh twist on the whole haunted premise. Kids who love shows like "The Haunting of Hill House" or books with dark, atmospheric vibes will eat this up, especially if they like their ghosts with a side of real stakes and family secrets. It's got that creepy factor parents might want to know about there's some genuinely spooky moments and heavy themes around death and loss but it's also got heart and mystery that pull you through. At nearly 110,000 words, it's a solid chunky read perfect for someone who wants to sink into something substantial over a few weeks. Fans of anything with spirit worlds, unsolved mysteries, or just really atmospheric YA horror will find a lot to love here.