"The Lonely Dead" by April Henry follows the story of a teenage girl named Rowan who becomes entangled in a mysterious murder case. After witnessing a tragic event, she discovers that the victim's ghost is haunting her, prompting her to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. As she digs deeper, Rowan uncovers secrets that threaten to unravel her life and endanger those close to her. With a blend of suspense and supernatural elements, the story explores themes of friendship, loss, and the courage required to confront the past. Rowan must navigate her fears while seeking the truth before it’s too late. [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 2019 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.