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The award-winning novel BuzzFeed called a ""suspenseful psychological thriller [that] definitely won't disappoint"" is now available in paperback! A 2017 Independent Publisher Book Award Gold Medal Winner! Her father died before she was born, but Ella Benton knows they have a supernatural connection. But when newfound evidence suggests that Ella's mother might be lying about how Dad died sixteen years ago, Ella begins to question everything she knows about her father-and herself. If Ella's father lived the last days of his life in a psychiatric hospital, he couldn't have died in a tragic car accident, as her mother always claimed.  When a handprint much like the one Ella left on her father's tombstone mysteriously appears on the bathroom mirror, at first she wonders if Dad is warning her of danger, as he did once before. If it's not a warning, could her new, too-good-to-be-true boyfriend be responsible for the strange occurrences? Or maybe it's the building superintendent, who's mourning a daughter who looked like Ella? As the unexplained events become more frequent and more sinister, Ella finds herself terrified about who-or what-might harm her. Soon the evidence points to someone else entirely: Ella herself. What if, like her father, she's suffering a mental breakdown? In this acclaimed novel from award-winning author Yvonne Ventresca, Ella desperately needs to find answers-no matter how disturbing the truth might be.

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Praise for Black Flowers, White Lies: This suspenseful psychological thriller definitely won't disappoint. --Buzzfeed I raced through Black Flowers, White Lies in a single sitting. What a twisty thrill-ride! --April Henry, New York Times-bestselling author of Girl, Stolen With a compelling cast of characters and a mystery that'll have you turning pages, Black Flowers, White Lies is a book you don't want to miss! --Tiffany Schmidt, author of the Once Upon a Crime Family series Black Flowers, White Lies is not your typical YA thriller. It's beautifully written and tightly plotted, telling a story that manages to keep a tight, intimate hold on the reader by digging into some universal fears that aren't often explored in novels. An unnerving reminder that darkness--and even evil--often hides in plain sight. --Jessica Warman, author of Between A captivating story of a girl facing unexplained events that shake her to her core, open up old wounds, and make her wonder what's real. Is it madness or haunting? You'll be turning pages until the end to find out. Highly recommended! --Maria E. Andreu, award-winning author of The Secret Side of Empty A chilling tale of faith and deception. The supernatural scares kept me hooked, and the ending absolutely blew me away! --Joshua David Bellin, author of Survival Colony 9 and Scavenger of Souls Black Flowers, White Lies lures you in with charming characters and situations that seem innocuous until they become sinister. A great read from cover to cover. --Dr. George Simon, bestselling author of In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People Praise for Yvonne Ventresca's Pandemic: An engrossing apocalyptic story. --School Library Journal Teen disaster fans will likely appreciate that the high-schoolers are portrayed as good, helpful, yet imperfect people...this fast read will appeal to fans of Susan Beth Pfeffer's Life As We Knew It. --Booklist Ventresca's debut novel will appeal to those who love realistic coming of age stories, romances, or disaster fiction. Bravo! --Mike Mullin, award-winning author of the Ashfall Trilogy Yvonne Ventresca's debut novel hits the ground running and never stops until the last page. This fast paced story about a teen who struggles to regain her sense of safety after an assault will have you reading well into the night. Pandemic is an exciting new addition to Young Adult books. --C. Lee McKenzie, author of Sliding on the Edge and The Princess of Las Pulgas You'll be rooting for Lil and Jay! --Debbie Dadey, author and coauthor of The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series and the Mermaid Tales series A suspenseful, authentic and emotional narrative... Riveting and terrifyingly real with moments of hope that shine through when you least expect it, Pandemic is one that will stay with you long after you read the last page. --Amalie Howard, author of the Aquarathi series, The Almost Girl series, and Alpha Goddess

Praise for Yvonne Ventresca's Pandemic An engrossing apocalyptic story. School Library Journal Teen disaster fans will likely appreciate that the high-schoolers are portrayed as good, helpful, yet imperfect people....this fast read will appeal to fans of Susan Beth Pfeffer s Life As We Knew It. Booklist Ventresca's debut novel will appeal to those who love realistic coming of age stories, romances, or disaster fiction. Bravo! Mike Mullin, award-winning author of the Ashfall Trilogy Yvonne Ventresca s debut novel hits the ground running and never stops until the last page. This fast paced story about a teen who struggles to regain her sense of safety after an assault will have you reading well into the night. Pandemic is an exciting new addition to Young Adult books. C. Lee McKenzie, author of Sliding on the Edge and The Princess of Las Pulgas You ll be rooting for Lil and Jay! Debbie Dadey, author and coauthor of The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series and the Mermaid Tales series A suspenseful, authentic and emotional narrative. . . . Riveting and terrifyingly real with moments of hope that shine through when you least expect it, Pandemic is one that will stay with you long after you read the last page. Amalie Howard, author of the Aquarathi series, The Almost Girl series, and Alpha Goddess

Author Information

Yvonne Ventresca is also the author of Pandemic, winner of a 2015 Crystal Kite Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her other works include the short story ""Escape to Orange Blossom,"" which was selected for the dystopian anthology Prep for Doom, as well as two nonfiction books and numerous articles. She resides with her family in Chatham, New Jersey.

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