If Anything Happens to Me

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Two girls are desperate to catch a murderer! Oli Parish is numb after the death of her sister Eloise. And the killer is still on the loose. But nothing gets in the way of her visiting the site where her sisters body was discovered. But on one of her visits, Oli hears a voice calling for help and then she sees a hand clawing its way through the dirt. But this is no ghostits a young girl named Iris. She has no memory of what happened to her and how she ended up in the same shallow grave as Eloise. But Oli knows that Iris must in some way be connected to her sisters murder. Together, the two girls team up to unravel the mystery of who is behind the crimes.

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Praise for If Anything Happens To Me:

"Rice's eerie page-turner of a mystery is propelled not only by the tense plot but by the girls' relationship... Surprising twists, secret histories, and uncanny atmosphere await readers in this immersive thriller that emphasizes the importance of speaking out when others are getting hurt, especially if staying silent could lead to tragedy." --Booklist

"In the latest from bestseller Rice, a teen searches for her sister's killer with the help of his latest victim... A fast-paced thriller with particular appeal for fans of nature and family stories." --Kirkus Reviews

"A fast-paced tale of two loves--one true, one toxic--that will have readers racing to the final page. Luanne Rice always delivers!" --Tami Hoag, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"No one writes sisters like Luanne Rice, and in If Anything Happens to Me, she gives us an unforgettable heroine who will stop at nothing to avenge her sister's murder. These characters are vivid and real, the plot shocking and unflinching, as she reveals the truth of human nature and the raw courage of sisterhood." --Iris Johansen, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"If Anything Happens to Me is many things--a twisting mystery, a vivid portrayal of New England, a story about grief and loss--but at its heart, it's a book about the unique love between sisters, a bond that transcends death and lasts forever. As Oli searches for the truth about her beloved sister Eloise's disappearance, she is never alone--Eloise may be gone, but somehow she is still with oli every step of the way as only a sister can be. The book's pulse-quickening mystery as well as its moving portrayal of a sister's love have stayed with me since the final page." --Alyssa Sheinmel, New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and The Castle School for Troubled Girls

Praise for Pretend She's Here:

"This riveting novel will dazzle you with its suspense and twists -- and most of all its deep emotional truths." -- Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Home

"Gripping and chilling and hard to look away from." -- Lucy Christopher, author of the Printz Honor Book Stolen

"Lots of twists and turns occur leading up to the thrilling climax and denouement. The author's excellent, vivid writing style and extremely captivating plotting will immerse teens... A must-purchase for all YA collections." -- School Library Journal

"This psychological thriller studies the depths of grief... intriguing." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Reading like Emma Donoghue's Room with a YA twist, Rice's latest doesn't disappoint." -- Booklist

Author Bio

Luanne Rice is the New York Times bestselling author of 35 novels, which have been translated into 25 languages. The author of Dream Country, Beach Girls, The Secret Language of Sisters, and others, Rice often writes about love, family, nature, and the sea. She received the 2014 Connecticut Governor's Arts Award for excellence and lifetime achievement in the Literary Arts category. Several of Rice's novels have been adapted for television, including Crazy in Love for TNT, Blue Moon for CBS, Follow the Stars Home and Silver Bells for the Hallmark Hall of Fame, and Beach Girls for Lifetime. Rice is an avid environmentalist and advocate for families affected by domestic violence. She divides her time between New York City and Old Lyme, Connecticut. Visit her online at luannerice.net.