Kelsey Sutton Libri

“Full of dark mystery and unexpected twists.” —Meg Kassel, author of Keeper of the Bees A sound awakens her. There's darkness all around. And then she's falling... She has no idea who or where she is. Or why she's dead. The only clue to her identity hangs around her neck: a single rusted key. This is how she and the others receive their names—from whatever belongings they had when they fell out of their graves. Under is a place of dirt and secrets, and Key is determined to discover the truth of her past in order to escape it. She needs help, but who can she trust? Ribbon seems content in Under, uninterested in finding answers. Doll’s silence hints at deep sorrow, which could be why she doesn't utter a word. There's Smoke, the boy with a fierceness that rivals even the living. And Journal, who stays apart from everyone else. Key's instincts tell her there is something remarkable about each of them, even if she can't remember why. Then the murders start. Bodies that are burned to a crisp. And after being burned, the dead stay dead. Key is running out of time to discover who she was—and what secret someone is willing to kill to keep hidden—before she loses her life for good...

The story follows seventeen-year-old Ivy Erickson, who is acutely aware of the precise moment of her impending death. As she navigates her final days, Ivy grapples with the significance of her choices and the potential impact they may have on others. This haunting tale weaves themes of fate and redemption, showcasing her journey toward self-discovery and the possibility of saving lives beyond her own.

Niemand weiß, dass Elizabeth Caldwell die Gabe besitzt, Gefühle in menschlicher Gestalt zu sehen. Sehnsucht, Mitleid, Wut - sie alle halten sich von Elizabeth fern, denn sie zeigt als einzige Sterbliche keine Reaktion auf ihre Berührung. Allein der Angst und Schrecken verbreitende Fear wird bei ihr schwach. Er ist besessen davon herauszufinden, welche Macht Elizabeth zu dem gemacht hat, was sie ist... Eine Liebe, die nicht sein darf Elizabeth besitzt die Gabe, Gefühle in menschlicher Gestalt zu sehen. Doch sie selbst fühlt nichts. Der gefährlich-schöne Fear kann nicht von ihr lassen, auch wenn Elizabeth als einzige Sterbliche nicht auf seine Berührung reagiert...