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From Gillian Flynn Books, a lyrical young adult horror by debut author Wen-yi Lee that's perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting, Stephen King's IT, and The Haunting of Hill House. "Wen-yi Lee has crafted a dark and compelling supernatural mystery buoyed by earnestly written, queer-centric characters. I am enthralled!"—Gillian Flynn. Growing up in Slater, Isadora Chang never felt at ease in the repressive small town, even before she realized she was bisexual—but after the deaths of two childhood friends, Slater went from feeling claustrophobic to suffocating. So, Isa took off before the town could swallow her, too, even if it meant leaving behind her last friend, Mason. When Isa's abusive father dies, she returns from art school just long enough to collect the inheritance—until Mason finds her with a terrifying revelation: their friends were murdered by an evil haunting the town. And it’s not finished. Soon, Isa hears strange songs on the wind, and eerie drawings she can't remember sketching begin appearing in her notebook. Something in the shadows of Slater’s valleys feeds on heartbreak—and it knows Isa is back. This haunting and poignant debut explores trauma, healing, and friendship as Isa confronts her past and fights for her future.