Secrets Always Surface
Hiding from the press, running from law enforcement, chasing a lead no one believes in, Laurel Greenleaf is driven by loss, haunted by memories, and determined to uncover the truth—even if it destroys her.
“Satisfying YA thriller driven by intense family bonds. … Masters (author of The Hennessy Lie) builds up the strong bonds of sisterhood and family in this heart-racing thriller. Fans of layered family mysteries … will find Dragonfly Down engrossing. The ending delivers satisfying closure and a reminder that life should be lived ‘holding tight to the things [and people] you love most.’”
—BookLife Review
“Dragonfly Down is a suspenseful YA novel. … The tension stays high throughout. … Readers looking for a sympathetic character overcoming difficult odds will enjoy the book.”
—BlueInk Review
“Dragonfly Down is a taut thriller that twines family drama, mystery, suspense, romance, and … twists to make for an unparalleled read. … The writing is lovely and evocative. … There are a lot of elements to this novel that make it work like a finely tuned device. … Dragonfly Down is a novel that deftly shows the highs and lows of being in a dysfunctional, loving family. Masters does a fantastic job of portraying a family unknowingly on the brink of implosion. … This is a careful, skillful psychological thriller that ultimately proves the power of love.”
—Joelene Pynnonen, Independent Book Review
“Laurel finding her agency is likely to appeal to many teen readers. … An intriguing story that blends teen angst and atypical celebrity.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Ever since Laurel Greenleaf witnessed her father’s murder, she’s faked emotional stability, which is quite a feat, considering her mother is the world’s leading expert on adolescent trauma therapy.
Tragedy strikes again when Laurel’s sister is presumed dead after an explosion. Refusing to accept or grieve Ollie’s death, Laurel rejects all evidence linked to the disaster . . . until the investigation ties her to arson, and she’s forced to solve the mystery of what happened that night.
With only herself to trust, Laurel dodges family, paparazzi, and law enforcement in a brutal search for the truth. To prove her own innocence, Laurel must find her sister—alive.
Dragonfly Down is an intriguing psychological thriller that questions what is most important when lives are at stake: following one’s intuition or facing facts? With gripping family secrets, heart-pounding suspense, and chilling twists, a teen’s dark and dangerous fight to find her sister will test the limits of love, loss, and loyalty.
“To Laurel Greenleaf, Sutton Island is paradise. The one place she and her family can go where they are not hounded by the press or their ruthless enemies. The place that every summer of her life, she has been able to be free. This summer, though, everything is changing.” —Joelene Pynnonen, Independent Book Review
“High tension. Raw emotion. Razor-sharp twists. Dragonfly Down will keep you reading through the night. Don’t miss this unforgettable YA psychological thriller. Dragonfly Down is as emotional as it is thrilling, a gripping story of grief, grit, and gut instincts.”—MyBookBees
Annette Masters 