Echo Ridge epitomizes small-town America. Though Ellery has never visited, she’s well-acquainted with its dark history. Her aunt disappeared there at seventeen, and five years ago, the murder of a homecoming queen thrust the town into the spotlight. Now, Ellery must relocate to Echo Ridge to live with a grandmother she scarcely knows.
The town may appear idyllic, but it harbors deep secrets. Even before Ellery starts school, a menacing threat looms over homecoming, echoing the deadly events of five years prior. This threat becomes all too real when another girl vanishes.
Ellery understands secrets all too well—her mother and grandmother have plenty. As her time in Echo Ridge lengthens, it becomes increasingly clear that everyone has something to hide. The trouble is, secrets are perilous, and most people are terrible at keeping them. In Echo Ridge, the safest bet is to guard your secrets closely.