Listen up, folks! If you're craving a paranormal thriller that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, then look no further. Ginny Myers Sain, known for her bestselling hit Dark and Shallow Lies, has cooked up something special for you. Imagine We Were Liars meets an eerie camp setting, and you're in for a spine-chilling ride.
Now, let me set the stage for you. Avril, our brave seventeen-year-old protagonist, is heading back to camp, but this isn't any ordinary camp. No, sir. This camp holds secrets, and Avril is determined to uncover the truth behind her mother's death twelve years ago. Yep, you heard that right. Avril's mama drowned at the infamous Whisper Cove theater, nestled along the dark and treacherous Connecticut coastline. Now, they said it was an accident, but Avril has always had her doubts.
Whisper Cove isn't your average summer getaway. The locals have a tale to tell, a legend about ghostly apparitions known as the women in the waves. These specters, remnants of old whaling stories, supposedly lured Avril's mother into the ocean with their haunting whispers. Trust me, at Whisper Cove, when the sea calls, you better believe it gets what it wants.
Avril may not buy into all this ghostly mumbo-jumbo, but she knows deep down that places and people can be haunted in so many ways. For the past twelve years, she's been piecing together fragments of memories from that fateful night. Falling stars cascading into the sea, blinding lights, a mysterious grip on her wrist, and yes, even the bizarre sensation of flying. It's all here, folks.
Now, fast forward to the present. Avril's back at Whisper Cove, ready to shake things up and finally unveil the big mystery that has plagued her for years. But as she gets closer to the enigmatic camp director, Willa, and her intriguing son, Cole, strangely magical things start happening. The very fabric of reality seems to shift within the thick fog, echoes of long-lost moments reverberate through the marsh, and Avril finds herself encountering both her own reflection and the spectral presence of her deceased mother in the dead of night, right at the edge of the restless ocean.
Avril's relentless pursuit of the truth is about to reach its climax, my friends. But here's the catch – it's going to come at a devastating price. So, get ready to hold your breath, because this heart-pounding journey will leave you electrified, yet slightly haunted. Ginny Myers Sain's enthralling tale, narrated by the talented Valerie Rose Lohman, spans a staggering twelve hours and fifty minutes, making every minute count.
Buckle up, my fellow thrill seekers, and immerse yourselves in the dark secrets of Whisper Cove. Just be prepared for the chilling allure of the unknown.