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If Anything Happens to Me

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Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus, this heart-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice follows two girls on the hunt for a murderer who's still on the loose.

A Washington Post Best Book of Fall 2024!

It's been eight months since the body of Eloise Parrish was found in the woods.

Eloise's surviving sister, Oli, is numb with grief and shock. But Oli's also angry. Her sister's killer was never identified or caught. There are no leads, no clues. The case is growing cold, and only Oli seems to care.

Until Oli finds another girl left for dead, in the exact spot Eloise's body was found. Except this girl is alive. She can't remember how she got there, but Oli knows that she's the key to solving Eloise's murder.

The two girls join forces to unravel a mystery that is all too real — and all too dangerous. As their search leads them around Oli's seemingly idyllic hometown and into the paths of people Oli knows well, Oli begins to wonder who she can trust... and how much she'll risk to learn the terrifying truth.

New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice delivers a tour-de-force thriller, full of breathtaking writing and heart-pounding suspense, about sisters, secrets, and the lengths we're willing to go to for those we love the most.

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 24, 2024
      Supernatural elements heighten the tension of this predictable mystery thriller by Rice (Last Night, for adults). In the small town of Black Hall, Conn., teenage Oli Parrish’s beloved younger sister Eloise is found dead and buried in a shallow grave
      in the nearby woods. Eight months later, no suspect has been identified in her death.
      On a visit to the crime scene, Oli discovers another girl has been buried there—only this time, the victim is still alive. Oli learns her name is Iris and that she has no memory of her past. Soon, however, details emerge: she and her sister Hayley were both kidnapped and locked in an attic, where Hayley is still held prisoner. Certain Iris and Eloise’s situations are related, Oli and Iris endeavor to investigate, free Hayley, and capture the perpetrator. Joined by Oli’s crush Matt, the girls follow clues to Miramar, an old Victorian hotel. The appearance of three ghostly figures dressed in white, a sick girl with a rare disease, and mysterious occult practices add texture; confidently wielded language and smooth plotting are a testament to Rice’s expertise, making for a fast and enjoyable read. Most characters are white. Ages 12–up.

    • Kirkus

      July 15, 2024
      In the latest from bestseller Rice, a teen searches for her sister's killer with the help of his latest victim. It's been eight months since Oli's sister, Eloise, was murdered, and the police still haven't found her killer. Keen naturalist Oli takes solace in spending time outdoors alone and with her friends from the school nature club, including her crush, Matt. While she's visiting the site where Eloise's body was found by some hikers, Oli ends up rescuing Iris, a girl who's been buried alive in the same location. Iris' memory is spotty, but she knows that the kidnapper still has her sister, Hayley, and that he'll kill her if they go to the police. So the girls team up to find Eloise's killer and rescue Hayley themselves, traveling along the Connecticut shoreline. Along the way, they find connections to the ghostly Sibylline sisters, who allegedly were oracles nearly a century ago. After a leisurely start, the plot ratchets up to breakneck speed. The killer's unusual motive, ample information about the flora and fauna of southern New England, and a whisper of the supernatural all add interest to this story about the power of sisterhood. Main characters present white. A fast-paced thriller with particular appeal for fans of nature and family stories.(Thriller. 12-18)

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    • Booklist

      September 1, 2024
      Grades 9-12 Rice, known for her poignant and touching novels, gives readers an inside look at dealing with grief in a mystery touched with elements of true crime. Oli Parrish is in a deep state of depression and desperate to finally learn who killed her sister in the woods in their small town. Months after the murder, she finds Iris in the same spot her sister's body was discovered. Iris, who narrowly escaped perhaps the same fate as Oli's sister, just might be the lead Oli needs, and the two girls team up to find out who's behind the unsettling events. Rice's eerie page-turner of a mystery is propelled not only by the tense plot but by the girls' relationship, especially as they each deal with the trauma of loss and the fear that the killer will strike again. Surprising twists, secret histories, and uncanny atmosphere await readers in this immersive thriller that emphasizes the importance of speaking out when others are getting hurt, especially if staying silent could lead to tragedy.

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    • School Library Journal

      October 4, 2024

      Gr 8 Up-Oli Parrish, soon to be a junior in high school, has been through the unimaginable. Her only sister, Eloise, was murdered and found half-buried in the same spot where they used to share so many happy memories. Eight months later, with still no lead on who murdered her sister, it happens again. Oli stumbles upon another victim, in the same place her sister was killed-only this time, she is still alive. This mysterious girl has a concussion and very little memory of what happened to her. She only has a deep sense of danger and the conviction that something bad will happen if they go to the police. Desperate for answers, Oli helps this mysterious girl to recover her memories, in hopes it will finally lead to answers about what happened to her sister. Rice delivers a YA thriller with no detailed romantic encounters (although there is a love interest) and no gore. The dialogue is lengthy but engaging, and all characters are relatable and well-developed. However, the mystery is brought to a close quite early on, resulting in several chapters used for wrapping up character arcs. Readers may feel satisfied with the resolution but unsatisfied with the lack of suspense. VERDICT Hand this to fans of Karen M. McManus or students looking for a thrill without the gore. Recommended as an additional purchase.-Ashley Grillo

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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