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Since sixteen-year-old Riley Strout lost her mother two years ago, her survival has depended on the quirky little family formed from a grief support group at school. Jay, Kate, and Noah understand her pain; each lost a loved one. The four have stuck together in spite of their differences, united by tragedies only they understand.When Riley sees her mother shopping in a grocery store, she fears she is suffering from some sort of posttraumatic stress episode - until Jay and Kate report similar visions. Noah is the only one who hasn't shared their experience. He withdraws from the others, skeptical and distant, and then suddenly disappears.Riley fears the worst. As she, Jay, and Kay frantically search for their missing friend, they are drawn into the mystery surrounding a famous relic that belonged to Jay's father - something that may contain clues about the afterlife. And in reaching for the ones who are gone, Riley uncovers hidden truths about those she hasn't yet lost.
About the Author
Emily France is a critically acclaimed young adult author. Her latest novel, ZEN AND GONE, was named a Washington Post Best Book for Young Readers, received a starred-review from Publishers Weekly, and won the Reading the West Award from the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association. Her debut novel, SIGNS OF YOU, was an Apple iBooks Best of the Month. Emily is a graduate of Brown University and holds an MFA and a JD. She lives in Colorado with her family. See more at https://www.emilyfrancebooks.com.
