A grieving teen delves into the sordid secrets of a popular summer destination and uncovers more than she bargained for in this thrilling genre mash-up... In this eerie debut, June considers the effect that Grandpa Bill and the Clavey brood have on the town, injecting introspective examinations of religious trauma and wealth disparity into a bone-chilling paranormal plot.-- "Publishers Weekly"
June creates an immersive world in this debut... This book will have readers on the edge of their seats to figure out what is going on and how to save Bad Creek. VERDICT This would be a great choice for readers who like the works of Mary Downing Hahn and the TV series Supernatural.-- "School Library Journal"
The plot evolves slowly but smoothly, transitioning from mystery to horror before the reader notices while touching on power, religion, and sexuality. This is a stunning, eerie debut.-- "Booklist"
The creepy, supernatural plot is intriguing on its own but also functions as an effective metaphorical exploration of conservatism, traditionalism, patriarchal structures, and the terror and allure of the old boys' club... A creepy and thrilling mystery that skillfully includes timely social commentary.-- "Kirkus Reviews"