The Ghosts We Keep

Mason Deaver

Jun 2021 · Sold by Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

Everything happens for a reason.

At least that's what everyone keeps telling Liam Cooper after his older brother Ethan is killed suddenly in a hit-and-run.

Feeling more alone and isolated than ever, Liam has to not only learn to face the world without one of the people he loved the most, but also face the fading relationships of his two best friends in the process.

Soon, Liam finds themself spending time with Ethan's best friend, Marcus, who might just be the only person that seems to know exactly what they're going through-for better and for worse.

The Ghosts We Keep is an achingly honest portrayal of grief. But it is also about why we live. Why we have to keep moving on, and why we should.

Ratings and reviews

I read Mason Deaver's first book, and it became my favorite book easily. I had such high expectations for this book, and they were fully met. I absolutely loved this book and it has made my top 10 list from all books I've read over the past 5+ years. The story is so heart wrenching and sad yet so uplifting and funny. I would definitely recommend it.

About the author

Born and raised in a small town in North Carolina, Mason Deaver is an award-nominated, bestselling author and designer living in Charlotte. Their debut novel, I Wish You All the Best, was named a Junior Library Guild Selection and an NPR Concierge Book. Besides writing, they're an active fan of horror movies and video games. You can find them online at masondeaverwrites.com.