Sundown Girls

Praise for Sundown Girls:★ “This well-paced debut’s immersive narrative and descriptive language support its strong characterization. Stratton effectively crafts complex family dynamics, and Naomi’s struggle to reconcile the love she feels for her kidnapper with the heinous crime is compelling. The nail-biting final act, which leads to a shocking reveal, will make readers feel as though they’re right beside Naomi, fighting for survival. A riveting, emotionally resonant thriller infused with supernatural intrigue.”—Kirkus, starred review★ “In an eerie speculative thriller, a Black teen finds herself caught in a conspiracy while visiting a former sundown town…The novel’s strength lies in its depiction of complex relationships and their impact…Tension continually runs high throughout this illuminating and unsettling thriller that empathetically addresses topics relating to Black history and mental health stigma.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review★ “A combination of thrills, history, mystery, and the supernatural in a story that manages to be both chilling and heartwarming… The writing style is immersive, filled with vivid imagery that sustains a mood of unease and suspense while balancing supernatural horror with contemporary issues.”—School Library Journal, starred review“Stratton’s supernatural thriller explores the darkness that lingers in sundown towns and the forgotten stories of their victims. While the mystery will draw readers in, Naomi’s transformation and acceptance of her past will tug at heartstrings.”—Booklist

L.S. Stratton currently lives in Maryland with her husband, their daughter, and their tuxedo cat, where she is already musing about her next standalone YA thriller.