The Girls Are Never Gone by Sarah Glenn Marsh

"A teen paranormal podcaster arrives at a lakeside estate with a tragic past, ready to debunk a haunting—until the water starts whispering back. Atmospheric and chilling, The Girls Are Never Gone turns investigative curiosity into a heart-pounding fight with what lingers beneath the surface."

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In The Girls Are Never Gone, did you enjoy the atmospheric, intimate mystery and eerie setting?

House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland

If you were captivated by the claustrophobic, haunted-house vibe and close-knit relationships in The Girls Are Never Gone, you'll be drawn into House of Hollow. Iris Hollow and her sisters are surrounded by disturbing secrets and an unsettling sense of something lurking beneath the surface—a feeling that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

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The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould

If you loved the nuanced, determined female leads and their emotional journeys in The Girls Are Never Gone, you'll find a similar connection in The Dead and the Dark. Logan and Ashley's search for the truth about mysterious disappearances in a small town is driven by their strength, vulnerability, and growing bond.

In The Girls Are Never Gone, did you enjoy the use of dark, ambiguous supernatural elements and haunted settings?

A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

If the ghostly, possibly supernatural happenings and ambiguous threats of The Girls Are Never Gone thrilled you, A Lesson in Vengeance will be irresistible. The story's boarding school, rumored curses, and uncertain magic create an atmosphere where you're never sure what’s real and what’s imagined.

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Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall

If you were intrigued by the podcast transcripts, blog posts, and documentary-style elements in The Girls Are Never Gone, you'll be hooked by Rules for Vanishing. The story unfolds through interviews, text messages, and found footage, heightening the sense of dread and immediacy as Sara and her friends navigate a chilling supernatural mystery.

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If you enjoyed the shocking discoveries and chilling twists in The Girls Are Never Gone, Sawkill Girls will keep you guessing until the very end. As Marion, Zoey, and Val confront a monstrous presence on Sawkill Island, secrets unravel and nothing is quite what it seems.