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Nothing Stays Buried

Nothing Stays Buried

Published in
2023

Description

People try to bury the past…but what happens when the past comes back to haunt them? () () () After fleeing from her abusive relationship with her husband, Grace Martin does everything she can to make sure that her daughter, Talia, does not know the truth about her father. Grace never speaks of him unless Talia asks. But even then, Grace does not tell her the truth. The only details Talia learns about her father are that he seemed to care for her, and every night he would say to Talia, “sleep tight, little angel.” Now, Talia is 17 years old. She knows that her father used to be a kind man, but something happened that caused him to change. Even though she rarely asks Grace questions about her father, Talia cannot help but wonder what made him change. She also wonders if she will ever see him, and what she would do if that happened. But Talia is about to find out. After coming home from school one day, Talia discovers that Grace is missing. The only clue she has about the disappearance is a note that reads, “sleep tight, little angel.” It’s a race against the clock as Talia and her childhood friend, Austin Beckett, help the police locate Grace. But the investigation is harder than they expected. The truth about the past always has a way of revealing itself. The question is…can Talia handle it?
Age
12-18
Text complexity
proficient
Length
270 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing.
  • Dynamic characters that readers can relate to.
  • Themes of friendship and courage resonate with a young audience.
  • The story provides a thrilling adventure that encourages perseverance.