Going Dark
Going Dark by Melissa de la Cruz is a young adult thriller published by Union Square & Company in 2023. This 336-page book presents a gripping narrative centered around the disappearance of Amelia Ashley, a young influencer who vanishes during a vacation with her boyfriend. The story unfolds through a blend of social media posts, diary entries, and firsthand accounts, exploring the societal focus on certain victims while others remain overlooked.
Readers will find a suspenseful exploration of Amelia’s life and the impact of her disappearance on those around her, including her boyfriend Josh, who is left confused and distraught, and Harper Delgado, who delves into the digital traces left behind. The narrative raises questions about media attention, prejudice, and the complexities of social themes surrounding missing persons. Going Dark offers a thought-provoking experience for fans of mysteries and detective stories, particularly those interested in the intersection of social media and real-life events.
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“An intense rollercoaster of a thriller and a searing indictment of which victims get our attention and sympathy.”
–#1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu
In this ripped-from-the-headlines Gone Girl meets A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz weaves a white-knuckle YA thriller about a beautiful young influencer who vanishes after going on vacation with her boyfriend.
#WhereisAmeliaAshley
The Influencer
Amelia Ashley shares everything with her followers – her favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants, her best fashion tips, and her European trip-of-a-lifetime with her hot boyfriend.
The Boyfriend
Josh has no choice but to return home without Amelia after she abandons him in Rome. He has no clue where she went or how her blood got in his suitcase. Why won’t anyone believe him?
The Hacker
To Harper Delgado, Amelia Ashley is just another missing white girl whipping up a media frenzy. But with each digital knot she untangles about the influencer, Harper wonders: who is Amelia Ashley?
The Other Girl
Two years ago, another girl went missing, one who never made headlines or had a trending hashtag.
The Truth
Amelia’s disappearance has captured the world’s attention. What comes next? Watch this space…
Told through a mixture of social media posts, diary entries, and firsthand accounts, Going Dark is a gripping, suspenseful thriller about all the missing girls who fall off the radar, perfect for true crime fans and readers of One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus.
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