Ghost in the Night

Ghost in the Night

From mega-bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson comes this highly anticipated follow-up to her middle grade debut Blood in the Water . Ghost in the Night is another spine-tingling, can't-put-it-down mystery, this time set in America's Most Haunted City. Savannah, Georgia, is a city on edge when twelve-year-old Harmony arrives with her blues musician father for a summer gig. The recent disappearance of a local boy remains unsolved and the trail has gone cold, leaving the simmering community without answers or closure. Savannah, with its mossy trees and ornate old homes, is also a place rich in history...and ghosts. Ghosts are what pique Harmony's interest. Still reeling from her losses back home, Harmony wants to believe in ghost stories...but isn't sure what's real. When she goes on one of the many ghost tours around town, she takes a photo of what might be a ghost. Or is it a hoax? As Harmony and her new friends look into the truth behind the ghost picture, they stumble into a dangerously tangled web of ambition, lies...and murder. Can Harmony unravel the mystery in time...or will she have to give up the ghost? New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers thrills and chills once more with this layered, evocative mystery that is sure to give readers goosebumps. Praise for Blood in the Water : * "Exhilarating... The protagonist's whip-smart first-person narration expertly complements the suspenseful murder-mystery plot, while chilling prose, atmospheric storytelling, and rich explorations of the island's Black history culminate in an accessible and satisfying thriller." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Jackson brings her trademark thrills and twists to a younger audience with riveting adeptness... the African American history and cultural significance of Martha's Vineyard are sprinkled throughout, adding further depth to the setting. This is a must-purchase mystery." -- Booklist , starred review "Employing tight, steady writing, Jackson builds tension around the complexities of class and respectability politics... A perfect beach read for lovers of suspense." -- Kirkus Reviews "What could spoil a glamorous, fun-filled summer in Martha's Vineyard? Uh... maybe a murder? Waves of suspense more chilling than the threatening ocean. Don't miss this one!" -- R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street "There is so much to love about this book. A heart-wrenching and thrilling mystery, filled with wonderfully crafted characters and dynamic relationships. This riveting and suspenseful story kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end!" -- Daka Hermon, author of Hide and Seeker "Jackson never disappoints; Blood in the Water showcases the signature plotting, pacing, and character work we've come to love from this author. Make room on your bookshelves if you haven't already. You're going to want this one for your collection!" -- Lamar Giles, author of Ruin Road "At once a breezy vacation story (complete with beachside bonfires, arcades, and lobster ice cream) and a tightly plotted, high-stakes murder mystery. Jackson's Martha's Vineyard location is lovingly and immersively drawn, complete with local history, community tensions, and the weight of social expectation that tempers the delights of being able to hop on a bike and meet new friends at the arcade or the ice cream shop. Kaylani is a sharp and observant detective--even if getting to the bottom of a suspicious death isn't how she wanted to spend her summer--and I loved sharing this adventure with her." -- Kate Milford, New York Times bestselling author of Greenglass House Praise for The Weight of Blood : * "Jackson's expert reshaping of this tale highlights the genuine horrors of both internalized and externalized anti-Blackness. Horror done right." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Jackson skillfully explores internalized and externalized anti-Blackness in this striking horror novel. Bone-chilling. Expertly utiliz[es] current true-crime fanaticism to form a powerfully socially conscious narrative that showcases the intense structural racism still inherent in society." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "Jackson's nod to Stephen King's Carrie incorporates racially charged social justice themes into a narrative featuring her signature twisty suspense. Supernatural portions of the book are explosive and riveting, with the racist realistic parts even more horrifying. Readers will be hooked from page one of Maddy's intense journey that detonates on prom night." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "A brilliant deconstruction of Stephen King's Carrie ." -- BookPage, starred review "Smart and unsettling retelling of Carrie ." -- Booklist Praise for White Smoke : * "Jackson conjures horrors both supernatural and otherwise in a masterful juxtaposition of searing social commentary and genuinely creepy haunts, as well as providing an authentic portrayal of tensions within a blended family. Begs