In "Behold the Bones" by Natalie C. Parker, the story follows the journey of the young protagonist, who navigates a haunted coastal town steeped in secrets and folklore. When a mysterious death disrupts the fragile peace of the community, she is drawn into a web of intrigue that connects her family's past with the present. As she unravels eerie connections and confronts her own fears, she must rely on her courage and wit to uncover the truth and protect those she loves. Blending suspense and supernatural elements, the novel examines themes of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery in a hauntingly atmospheric setting. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Beware the Wild .

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 368 pages in this book.

It 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 2016 by Harperteen .

Natalie C Parker is the author of several YA titles with HarperTeen, as well as the forthcoming SEAFIRE trilogy with Razorbill. She lives in Kansas where she runs Madcap Retreats (an organization offering workshops and retreats for aspiring and established writers) with her wife.