The Last Resort: The Claiming

Book 2 in the groundbreaking, spooky series where you can talk to ghosts that come to life and help solve the mystery! For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the new semester. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his school, which means he'll finally have real friends! But Teddy has a secret he's desperate to protect – one that explains why none of his classmates have spoken to him in years... And that's not all.

Despite having sent the fire maiden back through the portal, strange things keep happening at the Castle Hill Inn. The nightmares haven't stopped, and after getting stuck in the portal herself, Lila seems to be ... flickering?! Almost as if something, or someone, is trying to summon her from our world into the next.

Teddy will do anything to protect his friends, but trouble follows him wherever he goes, and he's terrified of repeating the worst mistake of his life. But Teddy might be the key to uncovering the fire maiden's evil plans, and in order to stop her, he'll have to face his greatest fears – the ones he's spent his whole life running from. A spooky new series that allows readers to talk to ghosts and help to solve the mystery themselves! The next evolution in storytelling from New York Times bestelling, Newbery Medal Winning author, Jasmine Warga Perfect for Halloween!

turned page" – Busayo Matuluko, author of 'Till Death "An electrifying twist on a beloved classic, Beth is Dead gripped me from the very first page and never let go" – Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up "A deliciously twisty murder mystery that turns Little Women on its head. Addictive from page one." – Louise O'Neill, author of Idol After a New Years Eve party, Beth is found dead.

All the March sisters see Beth's body and wonder how – and who – could have killed their sweet little sister. And what was their motive? The March sisters have always been close, but will Beth's murder bring them closer together, or further apart? As each of the girls' motives are uncovered, the March sisters might not be quite as sweet as they seem... This is cult-classic Louisa May Alcott's Little Women meets Karen M.McManus's One of Us is Lying.