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In Kim Harrison’s supernatural adventure, high school senior Madison Avery survives a prom‑night miasmare that leaves her dead but not forgotten. A mysterious glowing amulet grants her a phantom body, letting her straddle the realms of life and death. Now pursued by a dark reaper intent on finishing the job, Madison must uncover why she was targeted. With ingenuity, the aid of a kind light reaper, a crush, and a guardian angel, she takes charge of her fate and battles the forces that would otherwise take it for her.
Set against a contemporary backdrop, the story blends fantasy and intrigue while exploring themes of mortality, destiny, and self‑determination.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kim Harrison
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