Stay Dead by April Henry

Stay Dead – April Henry

Genre: Young Adult / Mystery & Thriller / Suspense
Recommended age: 13–18 years

A deadly crash. A dangerous secret. An assassin who won't stop until she's dead.

Sixteen-year-old Milan is already struggling after losing her senator father in a mysterious car accident. But when the plane carrying her and her mother crashes in the mountains, she discovers that her family's tragedy is part of something much bigger. Before dying, her mother gives her a key that unlocks evidence of a government conspiracy—and warns her that the only way to survive is to let the world believe she is dead.

Now stranded in freezing wilderness with assassins hunting her, Milan must outsmart her pursuers, uncover the truth, and stay alive.

Packed with unexpected twists, relentless suspense, and heart-pounding action, April Henry delivers a gripping thriller perfect for fans of Karen McManus.