"A beautifully written coming-of-age story." — Scott Smith, author of The Ruins and A Simple Plan
“A mystery story about the greatest mystery there is.” — Daniel Wallace, author of Big Fish
“The subtle and moving portrayal of people in the grip of powerful emotions that overwhelm rational thinking will haunt readers long after they put the book down.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A haunting Gothic fable full of the eerie magic of childhood…Strangely beautiful, always surprising…I was entranced.” — Suzanne Bern, author of A Crime in the Neighborhood
“Suspenseful, haunting, elegantly written. These darkly imaginative children will give you goose bumps and make your heart ache.” — Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of Don’t Breathe a Word
“That rare book that offers the right combination of intense and compelling characters, a fascinating plot, and enough suspense to keep you turning pages.” — M. J. Rose, bestselling author of The Hypnotist
"Elegantly written…a thought-provoking novel." — Booklist
