Half in Love with Death

By: Emily Ross

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Hardcover | 16 December 2015

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Hardcover
224 Pages

Age
14 - 18

Grade
9+

Dimensions(cm)
21.43 x 13.97 x 2.03

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Based on a real-life case, this debut novel starkly portrays the dangers of the runaway subculture in the 60s...still true today Caroline's family is imploding after her beloved older sister Jess goes missing. As the weeks pass, and the leads get cold, Caroline finds that the only person paying any attention to her is Jess's boyfriend, Tony, a much older guy who promises Caroline that they can find Jess together. Trustingly, she follows him into the 1960s world of California runaways and alienated teens, and falls deeply under his spell. By the time she realises that Tony's seductive story could be a lie, she may be too far gone to ever find her way back home. AUTHOR: Emily Ross's fiction and nonfiction has been published in Boston Magazine, The Smoking Poet, The MendaCity Review. SELLING POINTS: The social phenomenon of the seductive predator told through the eyes of a fictional family in all-too-real agony Caroline's story is a cautionary tale, true, about the dangers of trusting alluring, handsome strangers; but it reads as a tense, deeply felt adventure.

Industry Reviews

Named a 'Book to Watch For' by BookRiot

"The 60s setting is a great backdrop for this psychological thriller.... The final reveal is chilling. Mesmerizing coming of age psychological thriller where readers wonder what is real and what is a lie." --YA Books Central

"This story will grab teen's attention. Ross succeeds brilliantly in conveying the confusion, passion, trepidation, fearlessness, and terror that every 15-year-old can relate to. Fans of Lois Duncan will appreciate the gentle spine tingles offered here. The power and beauty of the prose make this novel a standout." --School Library Journal

"The plot goes by very fast, and...it's enjoyable...the book is put together well. The mystery of Jess is definitely one compelling story. The villain is definitely disturbing, and his traits are subtle in nature. And the ending. My. It's chilling. Entertaining story/mystery." --YA Books Central

"Half in Love with Death captivated me beyond the last page, leaving me with so many thoughts and praises for this fantastic story.... A haunting novel with elements of mystery and romance. The characters are extremely well-developed, which makes the mystery even more difficult to solve.... Chilling and enthralling." --TeenReads.com

"Half in Love with Death paints a beautifully disturbing picture of a fairly typical 1960s family. The juxtaposition of such a sweet, innocent, naive girl against the potential horrors of what happened to her sister is a theme that has been skillfully threaded throughout the book. Half in Love with Death sneaks up on you.... It pulls you in with its beautiful prose, only to set you up for a thriller so true to life it will make you question how well you truly know your neighbors." --Hypable

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