There’s no way she’s going to believe in ghosts. But when her sibling is kidnapped, the only clues she has come from the other side…
Shiloh Oleson loves her six-year-old brother more than life. So the headstrong teen’s world shatters when he goes missing after tee-ball practice and her abusive father gives up the search. But the devastated girl doesn’t know what to think when a weirdo classmate claims a dead spirit told her his location.
Outright rejecting any paranormal garbage, Shiloh and her friends frantically investigate a similar disappearance in the hope of uncovering the truth. But all the desperate teenager unearths are disturbing secrets about her family, the school… and a sinister force on her tail.
Can the determined young woman bring the little boy home before all hell breaks loose?
Content warning: Contains scenes of physical and mental abuse, alcoholism, and abduction.
praise for they stay
“This is a powerful novel that shows a lot of promise from its author. Fraise has outdone herself in not only creating a gripping plot that keeps the pages turning, but also crafting something that feels original and new. Shiloh is a compelling main character, and we're offered her idiosyncrasies and love for Max early on in a way that feels smart. Francesca's participation feels like a great addition, and I'm sure many readers will gravitate towards her as their favorite. All in all, this is one of the strongest books I came across in this competition, and it deserves every bit of its strong reception.” — Writer’s Digest
"This story held me in its ghostly grip from start to finish, and the twists left me reeling." — Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake and Burden Falls
"Fraise's novel is a tense thrill-ride of a read. I couldn't flip the pages fast enough, partly because I was so engrossed and partly because I knew I had to finish it before nightfall or I'd never sleep a wink. It features a cast of beautifully broken characters who find the strength in their unlikely bond to face unspeakable evil. This is a book that will seep beneath your skin and haunt you long after you turn the final page." — E.E. Holmes, bestselling author of Spirit Legacy
"An intriguing paranormal mystery with unforgettable characters and poignant meditations on grief, family, and trauma." — Emma Berquist, author of Missing, Presumed Dead
What readers are saying
“This was such a good read. There were suspenseful parts, heart wrenching parts and mystery all throughout the book. Hard to find a book that has plot twists you haven’t seen before.” — Jacqueline, Goodreads
“A story of courage, heart and trust, They Stay is a unique Supernatural YA Thriller that I enjoyed every second of reading.” — Eden, Goodreads
“Wow!!! Just wow. I loved this story and need book two! It was thrilling and suspenseful, funny and cute, and so very sad. I read this book in a day. I could not put it down!” — Sarah, Goodreads
“The story was so original that I couldn’t even guess what was going to happen and that last page…. Dear lord I might have screamed but DO NOT jump ahead! Read it all!” — Haley, Goodreads
