You Shouldn't Be Here: A Novel by Lauren Thoman

Two strangers search for the truth behind bizarre occurrences no one else dares to discuss—only to discover that they’re connected by secrets that could destroy them both. A thrilling and twisty novel by the acclaimed author of I’ll Stop the World.

Sixteen-year-old Angie Stewart is intrigued when she starts hearing a mysterious voice in her house. In her dull hometown of East Henderson, Pennsylvania, this ghostly phenomenon is a welcome distraction. But why is she the only one who can hear it? And what is it trying to tell her?

At the same time, first-year teacher Madelyn Zhao has just moved into her new home in East Henderson, a place she chose for its proximity to her job and its connection to her missing cousin. The town's residents are tight-lipped about her cousin’s disappearance, but Madelyn is determined to uncover the truth.

As Angie and Madelyn pursue their separate investigations, their paths converge, revealing a dark and dangerous connection. The town’s secrets are more sinister than either had imagined, and the truth they uncover proves to be far more deadly than they anticipated.

With their discoveries drawing them closer to a perilous truth, Angie and Madelyn find themselves in a race against time. Someone in East Henderson will stop at nothing to keep these buried secrets hidden. As the danger escalates, they must confront their fears and piece together the mystery before it’s too late. ❤️📚❤️