“My name was Salmon, like the fish. First name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered.” From this haunting opening, Susie Salmon narrates her story from heaven, watching as her family and friends struggle with her loss. As they search for answers, Susie also witnesses her killer, who remains dangerously close, trying to erase all traces of his crime.
In a world between life and death, Susie learns to navigate her new existence while longing to help those she left behind. As her family unravels under the weight of grief, Susie finds herself caught between moving on and staying connected to the life she was taken from.
Can Susie find peace, or will the secrets of her murder haunt those she loves forever? The Lovely Bones is a poignant tale of love, loss, and hope.
