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Thirteen‑year‑old Lizzie Hood believed she and her best friend Evie Verver shared an unbreakable bond. When Evie suddenly disappears from their suburban Midwestern community, Lizzie’s desperate search leads her through a maze of hidden truths and deceit. As she digs deeper, the young girl realizes that the mystery may not be about a missing person at all, but about whether she truly knew the girl she had called her best friend.
The novel explores themes of teenage friendship, secrecy, and the fragile nature of trust. Set against the backdrop of a close‑knit town, it reveals how hidden pain and hidden secrets can unravel even the strongest bonds among girls.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Megan E. Abbott
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