Goners

by I.O. Neil

Francesca Gavazzi saw a ghost and let everyone know it. ‘Freaky Franny’ is still paying for it in high school. And, she and two friends are still being haunted by that same ghost. You can see decaying bodies, walk among hundreds of ghosts, deal with countless hauntings, horrible but incredible visions and get possessed only once before you have to make it all stop. Putting their investigative skills to work, the friends identify the ghost and work together to solve her murder. They know it is the only way to set this little girl’s spirit free. One thing is clear, the danger is real; the killer wants nothing more than to make teenage ghosts out of all three of them.

346 pages, Paperback

First published September 14, 2015

About the author

We all love a good scare. That's why I.O. Neil wants to scare you. That really is the goal - to get you frightened. Along the way you'll fall in love with the characters in Goners, you'll cheer for them. So, go on, go get scared and cheer on Franny and her friends.

Reviews

[Nadia Khalil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Francesca (Fran) Gavazzi isn't the most popular girl in school. She's a brain, she loves science fiction, and she doesn't seek approval from others because she doesn't need to. She has a dotting father who loves her, and she has her best friend Matt, who's braver than he looks, and loyal to a fault. Sure, people think she's a little strange. She's endured taunts from some of her peers at school, but she has nothing in common with those kids. Or does she?

At sixteen, Fran discovers she shares a surprising, and unexpected connection with quarterback and all-around popular guy Tyler Barry. They can both see something no one else can. Rebecca. The ghost of a little girl who won't be ignored, and whose secrets could shatter the quiet peace of Banbridge and its residents.

Ty and Fran decide to work together to solve the mystery of Rebecca's disappearance. With Matt's help, they search for answers and unearth long forgotten secrets. But there are people in Banbridge anxious to keep those secrets buried at any cost...

Part mystery, part ghost story, part thriller, Goners is a very satisfying read. Its protagonists are real, relatable, and will appeal to a wide readership. Though this story stands alone, the author hints at a sequel towards the end of the novel. I'd love to see Fran, Ty, and Matt's story continue.