The novel is a bestselling young adult mystery written by Shawn M. Warner . First published in November 2022, the book gained massive global popularity after a TikTok video of the author at a book signing went viral in 2023. Plot Overview
The story follows 16-year-old Leigh Howard, whose life is shattered after her parents are mysteriously murdered. After a period of trauma, she is sent to live with wealthy distant relatives, the Simmons family, at their sprawling and enigmatic home, Simmons-Pierce Manor. The novel is a bestselling young adult mystery
When the official police investigation into her parents' deaths hits a dead end, Leigh decides to take matters into her own hands. Her journey into the dangerous world of organized crime is aided by an unlikely companion: a ghost with "multiple personality issues". This spectral presence manifests as both "Little Bodie" (a shy young boy) and "Big Bodie" (a protective, often hostile adult form), both of whom are versions of a deceased relative named Ichabod Pierce. Where to Access the Book Plot Overview The story follows 16-year-old Leigh Howard,