Hannah Fairchild wakes up into a neighborhood that suddenly feels wrong. Her world is colder, and she is plagued by shadows that seem to follow her every move. When Danny Anderson moves in next door, Hannah becomes convinced he is a ghost. She witnesses him survive a fire and walk through physical objects, prompting her to investigate his true nature and the mysterious black presence stalking them both. The story centers on a twist where Hannah discovers her own memories are fragmented, forcing her to confront the reality of a tragic house fire from her past that redefined her existence.
This book serves middle-grade readers who enjoy supernatural mysteries built on atmospheric tension rather than gore. It appeals to those who like puzzles where the protagonist is an unreliable narrator. Readers finish the book with an understanding of how grief and denial can distort one's perception of reality. It provides a quick, suspenseful experience that balances suburban normalcy with the uncanny, leaving the reader with a sudden perspective shift regarding the boundaries between the living and the dead.
- Published
- 1993
- Language
- EN
