From School Library Journal
Grade 8–10—An exciting, stand-alone sequel to
Lily Dale: Awakening (Walker, 2007). Calla Delaney, 17, has moved from Tampa, FL, to Lily Dale, a small town in western New York, to live with her grandmother, a registered medium. Calla finds that she, too, has the gift of seeing and hearing spirits. Indeed, a spirit visited her at her mother's funeral a few months earlier and alerted her to the fact that the death was not accidental. Calla must find out more about her mother's past, which includes a spurned boyfriend from Lily Dale High School. Now, a serial killer is attacking blond teenage girls. Through her visions, Calla knows the location of the body of the first one murdered. She also sees where the latest victim has been dumped, while still alive. Little does she realize that her name is next on the list. Even while these terrible incidents are happening, Calla must adjust to her surroundings, make friends, and begin a new school as a senior. She confides in Jacy, and he reaches out to help her handle her fears and suspicions. Her former boyfriend seems interested in renewing their relationship. And then there is the hot guy Blue, who makes Calla's head spin. This installment leaves unanswered questions that beg for resolution in yet another "Lily Dale" novel.—
Lillian Hecker, Town of Pelham Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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About the Author
Wendy Corsi Staub grew up in Western New York State, a few miles from Lily Dale. Wendy is a best-selling author of suspense novels, and has written over sixty books for adults and teens. She lives outside of New York City with her husband Mark and their two sons. Visit her Web site at www.wendycorsistaub.com.
