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""This taut, suspenseful mystery goes beyond the cemetery gate and settles, creaking, into our very bones."" - Silvia Acevedo, author of the award-winning God Awful series. When the police rule her dad's death an accidental overdose, 16-year-old Chloe refuses to believe it and vows to find his killer. Alone against a potentially corrupt, small-town police force, a persistent social worker seeking proof that she has adult supervision, and precariously low funds, Chloe learns that her dad's life as a cemetery caretaker masked a web of family secrets that quite possibly led to his death-and are now putting her in mortal danger. Needing freedom to investigate, Chloe pretends that her only surviving relative, a famous war correspondent, has returned from an overseas assignment to be her guardian. But living alone in the caretaker's house in the middle of the cemetery, mere feet from the crime scene, puts Chloe's nerves on edge even before she unearths clues about the shadowy side of her small town. Help comes from unlikely and surprising allies: the colorful owner of the local retro diner, the quiet new classmate with his near-perfect memory, and a spirit who visits in her moments of greatest need. But as Chloe gets closer to the truth, someone else is getting closer to Chloe, watching her every move. And when her aunt turns up on international news reporting from a war zone, Chloe's cover is blown. Now the race is on to reveal her dad's killer-but perhaps-Chloe isn't as alone as she thought.

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""This taut, suspenseful mystery goes beyond the cemetery gate and settles, creaking, into our very bones."" - Silvia Acevedo, author of the award-winning God Awful series. ""Vulnerable but also whip smart, brave, and daring, Chloe investigates her dad's murder, ultimately putting her own life at risk. This heart-in-your-throat novel pulsates with suspense as Chloe roots out secrets and exposes lies, ultimately discovering who she really is."" - Jeannée Sacken, author of the award-winning Annie Hawkins series With its many layers of secrets, tightly woven plot, and great characters, Beyond the Cemetery Gate tops my list of books worth reading this year. - Terri Karsten, author of A Mistake of Consequence "". . . imaginative storytelling, emotional depth, and action-packed narrative are artfully crafted . . . I devoured every page of this impactful and hope-filled book and eagerly await the next adventure in the series.""-Laurie Buchanan, author of the Sean McPherson crime thriller novels ""Biel's writing is intense, suspenseful, and passionate."" - K.M. Waldvogel, award-winning author ""Blending an amazing portrayal of a sometimes-stark reality with human willpower and the hope that comes in friendships, Valerie Biel gives us a novel that is both tender-hearted and thrilling. The YA literary world has a new heroine in Chloe Cowyn."" - author Laurie Stevens ""Biel is a masterful storyteller and a gifted writer . . . she draws us into the story and keeps us there, showing a depth of emotion without dictating our feelings."" - Nick Chiarkas, author of the award-winning novels Weepers and Nunzio's Way. ""Biel will take you on a wild ride in this mystery. She crafts a fantastic thriller that has a splash of romance, and a wonderful cast of friends."" - Barbara M. Britton, award-winning novelist

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Valerie Biel writes books for middle grade to adult audiences--stories inspired by her travels and her insatiable curiosity. Her award-winning, young adult fantasy series, Circle of Nine, was inspired by the myth and magic of Ireland's ancient stone circles. She's also the author of Haven, a contemporary middle grade novel, and Beyond the Cemetery Gate, a YA mystery suspense story. She helps other authors with their book promotion and marketing and frequently teaches writing workshops to students of all ages. When Valerie's away from the computer, you might find her wrangling her overgrown garden, traveling the world, and reading everything she can get her hands on. Once upon a time, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in journalism and political science. She lives with her husband on a (tiny) portion of her family's century-old farm in rural Wisconsin, but regularly dreams of finding a cozy cottage on the Irish coast where she can write and write.

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