{"product_id":"missing-presumed-dead-isbn-9780062642813","title":"Missing, Presumed Dead","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen eighteen-year-old Lexi foresees the brutal murder of a young woman outside a club in downtown L.A., she is powerless to stop it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then the girl’s ghost appears, seeking vengeance, and Lexi is swept into a dangerous search that could put her directly in the path of a serial killer. From the author of Devils Unto Dust, this fast-paced and literary thriller will haunt fans of Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious and Karen M. McManus’s One of Us Is Lying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a touch, Lexi can sense how and when someone will die. Some say it’s a gift. But to Lexi it’s a curse—one that keeps her friendless and alone. All that changes when Lexi foresees the violent death of a young woman, Jane, outside a club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane doesn’t go to the afterlife quietly. Her ghost remains behind, determined to hunt down her murderer, and she needs Lexi’s help. In life, Jane was everything Lexi is not—outgoing, happy, popular. But in death, all Jane wants is revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLexi will do anything to help Jane, to make up for the fact that she didn’t—couldn’t—save Jane’s life, and to keep this beautiful ghost of a girl by her side for as long as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma Berquist’s second novel is a haunting and atmospheric murder mystery that tackles themes of depression, loneliness, love, and identity. This high-concept novel is for fans of Holly Black’s The Coldest Girl in Coldtown and Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne girl who sees death. One ghost who demands justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unlikely Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e Loner Lexi can see how people die. Popular Jane is already dead. Together, they form a bond to hunt the killer who brought them together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Gritty Urban Fantasy:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the dark, glittering streets of Los Angeles, where magical crime syndicates operate in the shadows and death is never far away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA High-Stakes Investigation:\u003c\/b\u003e As Lexi and Jane get closer to the truth, they find themselves in the crosshairs of a serial killer who might be part of their own hidden world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Touch of Death:\u003c\/b\u003e Lexi’s curse is the key to solving the case, but every touch brings a new vision of death, deepening her loneliness and testing her sanity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Gritty and high-concept, this cross-genre murder mystery has plenty of appeal for horror and crime fiction fans, and the beginnings of a star-crossed f\/f romance add depth.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A lonely teen must use her odd powers to track down a killer. . .Lexi and Jane’s tentative (and unusual) relationship is sweet. . .Berquist effectively tackles the destructive nature of grief and loneliness.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The atmosphere of the grim dog-eat-dog world of the seedier parts of Los Angeles provides an enticing noir flavor. Lexi’s aching loneliness is palpable in her narration. . .The romance between Lexi and Jane offers a bright spot, and their relationship develops organically from merely a source of comfort to genuine love. . . .a compelling page turner.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Horror meets mystery in this supernatural whodunit for lovers of mystery and suspense. . .A fun, fast-paced read for students looking for a thrill.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888891654373,"sku":"NP9780062642813","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062642813.jpg?v=1730230040","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/missing-presumed-dead-isbn-9780062642813","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}