Haunting Melody
by Chloe Spencer
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LIST PRICE: HC £18.99 PB £8.99
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​From the author of Monstersona comes a haunting sapphic young adult novel, with themes of mental health and PTSD, and a thrilling mystery at its core.
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Failure is a sinister song. One that Melody Myere is all too familiar with.
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The only child of an acclaimed ghost hunter couple, Melody’s First Sacred Hunt should have been a walk in the park. All she needed to do was catch a ghost, like she’s done all her life. But when an unexpected wraith showed up causing havoc, Melody was left scarred and embarrassed.
Suffering from depression and PTSD post-hunt, Melody relocates to the sleepy island town of Murkmore, where her parents have been tasked with capturing the ghost responsible for a series of grisly deaths. Determined to prove herself, and despite her parents' protests, Melody sets out to capture the specter on her own.
When a haunting song lures Melody to an abandoned theater, she encounters a recently deceased musical prodigy by the name of Cyrus. All signs point to Cyrus being the killer, but Melody isn’t so sure, suspecting something more discordant is afoot.
Haunted by more than just a sinister song, Melody must learn to trust her instincts to catch the killer and prove herself before it’s time to face the music.
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"Illuminating, riveting, and entertaining: a fantastic foray into a ghost hunter’s worst nightmare."
- Kirkus Reviews
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"A romantic, paranormal mystery that readers will delight in. Haunting Melody is the perfect summer book for teens, especially those who love queer characters, found family, and a dash of murder."
- Jessica Lewis, author of Bad Witch Burning
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"Spirits Beyond, this book has it all: mystery, romance, and charm! I dare you to discover what awaits in Murkmore; clever and chilling, this spine-tingling sapphic romantasy will keep you guessing until the end, and keep the lights on late."
- Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of The Girls Are Never Gone
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"Heartwarming, spooky, and irresistibly charming! I loved it!"
- I.S. Belle, author of Girls Night
Minnesota native Chloe Spencer is an award winning writer, indie gamedev, and filmmaker. She is the author of Monstersona, Duality, and the upcoming 2024 paranormal mystery-romance Haunting Melody. In her spare time she enjoys playing video games, trying her best at Pilates, and cuddling with her cats. She holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Oregon and an MFA in Film and Television from SCAD Atlanta.
You can find more about her on www.chloespenceronline.com.