My Review of Whispers of Dead Girls by Marlee Bush

Title: Whispers of Dead Girls

Author: Marlee Bush

Published: May 27,2025

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press

Genre: Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Fiction

Pages: 368 pages

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:

Prepare for a truly gripping and psychologically intense journey with Marlee Bush's Whispers of Dead Girls! This novel masterfully weaves a web of suspense, ensuring you'll be guessing and gasping with every turn of the page.

Our protagonist, Ren, is burdened by profound guilt over her older sister's death—a guilt exacerbated by her parents' crushing blame, especially her mother's heartbreaking pronouncement that Margo should have lived. This deep-seated pain drives Ren's vigilant quest: to spot the warning signs of predatory relationships in schools and expose the 'scumbag men' who exploit others.

Reluctantly returning to her hometown high school as an employee, Ren's sharp instincts kick in. She observes the unsettling interactions of Bryson Lewis, another teacher, and when she sees a student leave his classroom in tears, Ren's alarm bells ring. Her investigation into his past reveals a chilling pattern: a disturbing history involving young girls, two now tragically missing or dead under suspicious circumstances. Ren realizes the terrifying stakes: she must intervene to stop a potential repeat of history.

Though it starts with a deliberate build, the narrative quickly accelerates into a high-stakes, pulse-pounding thriller culminating in an absolutely jaw-dropping revelation! This is a truly insane and deeply satisfying read. Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley, for the opportunity to review this standout novel!

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