Four strangers happen to meet on a London rooftop with the intent of committing suicide on New Year's Eve. They decide to call off their plans for six weeks and form an unconventional, dysfunctional family and friendship.

As Will, fifteen, sets out to avenge his brother Shawn's fatal shooting, seven ghosts who knew Shawn board the elevator and reveal truths Will needs to know.

A John Doe murder spurs Hastings to confront the leader of a Satanic cult For homicide lieutenant Frank Hastings, the day starts with an assassination attempt. During a rally in San Francisco's Civic Center, someone takes a potshot at the governor, sending the whole of downtown into chaos. Once he has taken control of the scene, Hastings chases down the gunman-a Mexican immigrant with a political bent-and captures him after a tense standoff. Miraculously,...

Here lies the heart of Riley AvensIt's been one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine days since Riley's tasted freedom. Taken from the streets at fourteen after a town fair and held captive against her will, Riley makes a brutal escape. Now that she's free, returned to her family, she's learning how to be her again, wading through trauma, heartache, and the remnants of her old life. It's not the same as it used to be, but then again, neither's she....

A Ghostly Investigations story Homeless, Daw has managed to survive on the streets. That is, until a killer throws him off the rooftop where he has crashed for the night and he becomes a ghost. Luckily Brody Ellis, also a ghost, finds him moments later, and takes him home to meet the rest of the "Ghostie Boys," who have chosen to remain in this world. Because Daw doesn't know who killed him, the six ghosts put their heads together to find his murderer...

As Will, fifteen, sets out to avenge his brother Shawn's fatal shooting, seven ghosts who knew Shawn board the elevator and reveal truths Will needs to know.

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