PRAISE FOR THE SUMMER SHE WENT MISSING

"This tautly paced thriller by Ichaso (They're Watching You) follows small-town secrets to a deadly conclusion as a world of con artists, monsters, and murder unravels from the depths of Clearwater Ridge, an idyllic vacation destination for the ultra-rich. When teenager Paige Redmond's best friend, the wealthy and beautiful Audrey Covington, becomes the latest in a string of missing girls, the case goes cold due to a lack of information. Unable to accept this outcome, Paige and competitive swimmer Dylan--Audrey's handsome older brother, whom Paige has been besotted with since they were kids--begin their own inquiry into Audrey's disappearance, at the same time delving into a world of shadowy townies and even more sinister dealings among the area's upper crust Populace. What the duo finds revels Clearwater Ridge's rotting center, which threatens to claim not just the lives of disappeared girls but of anyone who asks too many questions. Ichaso's prose is crackling and propulsive, and alternating perspectives and timelines imbue the central mystery with an anticipatory ambiance that culminates in an earned ending that doesn't waste any of the intricate and fascinating plot beats that make up this high-stakes tale.." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"You won’t be able to put it down! This book checks every box for a perfect mystery. Chelsea Ichaso creates robust, relatable characters within the first 20 pages that will keep you turning the pages. It is summer time in an affluent tourist community and best friends Paige and Aubrey are looking forward to their annual reunion when their families vacation together for the summer. Parties, suntans, and boys are always the agenda. This year though, con games, disappearances, and murder take center stage. Paige soon realizes she may not know her best friend as well as she thinks. Audrey disappears and in the desperate search for her, secrets are uncovered. This is the perfect young adult book for readers and even reluctant readers. The book moves so quickly that there is never a time to lose focus. Readers will think they have figured out the mystery at least 3 or 4 times and will still be wrong. Hopefully the author is considering a sequel because you will want to keep the characters in your life!" -Youth Services Book Review 

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