"The Girl in the White Van" by Amy McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of a young girl who mysteriously disappears. As panic spreads through a close-knit community, the search intensifies, uncovering dark secrets and hidden truths. The protagonist, driven by a relentless need to find the girl, navigates a tangled web of deception and fear. With shifting perspectives and unexpected twists, the narrative explores themes of trust, vulnerability, and the impact of trauma. Suspense builds as the clock ticks down, leading to a chilling revelation that will leave readers questioning the nature of evil. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Tantor Audio .

April Henry is the author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and young adults. Her novel Face of Betrayal, which she co-wrote with Lis Wiehl, was a New York Times bestseller. She lives in Oregon with her family.