Innocent Blood

Sinkhole

by Susan Koehler

Life has been tough since Rosa Vieja's dad went missing. On top of the rumors that her dad walked out, the sophomore is haunted by a strange voice coming from the mist. The voice becomes more persistent after a classmate―the football team's wide receiver and Rosa's not-so-secret crush―disappears. She finds herself drawn toward the mysterious voice. Does the voice have anything to do with the nearby sinkholes? What does it mean when it says "innocent blood," and what will make it stop?

112 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 2023

About the author

Susan Koehler is the author of two middle grade novels, NOBODY KILLS UNCLE BUSTER AND GETS AWAY WITH IT, a contemporary mystery, and DAHLIA IN BLOOM, a work of historical fiction set during the Great Depression. Susan is a veteran educator who worked to instill a love of reading and writing in her students over the course of her 36-year career. Her earlier publications include five non-fiction books for children and four professional development books on the teaching of writing. See susankoehlerwrites.com for details about school visits and professional development opportunities. Susan and her husband live in Tallahassee, Florida, where they enjoy outdoor activities, cooking, and spending as much time as possible with their five very busy children and two adorable grandchildren.

Reviews

[Flesha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy read with some.otherworldly elements.


I wish the local legend part was better flushed out.