Innocent Blood

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?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing
• Release date: Jan 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9781728479514

Susan Koehler

Susan Koehler is the author of four professional books for teachers, five nonfiction books for children, and two novels for young readers. Nobody Kills Uncle Buster and Gets Away With It is a contemporary mystery filled with quirky characters and some unexpected twists and turns, and Dahlia in Bloom, set in 1933 North Carolina, was named among the "Best of 2019" by Kirkus Reviews. As a veteran educator, Susan loves to work with students and teachers. You can learn more about Susan's books, author visits, and writing workshops at susankoehlerwrites.com.

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