All These Bodies

This supernatural thriller follows aspiring journalist Michael Jensen as he investigates a series of gruesome murders in his small town, where the only suspect, Marie, challenges everything he believes.

All These Bodies is a gripping supernatural thriller by Kendare Blake, aimed at older readers. The narrative unfolds in the Midwest, where a series of chilling murders has left the community on edge. The killer, known for leaving behind victims completely drained of blood, creates a sense of dread that permeates the small town of Black Deer Falls, Minnesota.

Michael Jensen, an aspiring journalist eager to escape his mundane life, finds himself drawn into the chaos when the Bloodless Murders reach his hometown. Complicating matters further, his father, the local sheriff, identifies a prime suspect: fifteen-year-old Marie Catherine Hale. Despite her small stature and seemingly innocent appearance, Marie is at the center of a storm that questions her involvement in these horrific crimes.

As Marie chooses to confide only in Michael, he becomes entangled in her story, which challenges his perceptions of truth and trust. He grapples with the implications of her confession, which could upend everything he thought he knew. With the stakes rising and danger lurking, Michael must decide whether to believe Marie or risk everything, including his own life, in pursuit of the truth. All These Bodies is a haunting exploration of trust, deception, and the dark undercurrents that can lie beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives.