Who Haunts You by Mark Wheaton

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Release September 2, 2023

Synopsis: Rebecca is autistic, and she often sees things that no one else notices. When a few of her classmates die mysteriously, Rebecca is one of the only people who notices that something is…not quite right. The only other person is Oz, but when he unexpectedly dies as well, Rebecca is left all alone. Will she be able to face the forces that are coming to haunt her, or will she end up just like the other three – dead?

Review: I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I really appreciated the first person narration from an autistic female main character. That is not a voice that is often represented, and Wheaton did an amazing job exploring both the strengths and weaknesses that come with autism. My only complaint is that I wish Wheaton had drawn out the investigation process a little more and offered a little more background on the social experiment he discusses. Otherwise, this book was amazing. The plot was thrilling, and there were so many plot twists that I didn’t see coming. I was so in love with this book that I was able to finish it in one day, and I would absolutely love to read a sequel.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a mystery novel in which the narrator decides to take the investigation into their own hands. I would also recommend it to any autistic readers who are looking for representation within literature, as Wheaton did an amazing job of pulling from his own experiences and his research. This book will be released September 2, 2023. 

Thank you so much to Off Limits Press, NetGalley, and Mark Wheaton for the opportunity to review an ARC of Who Haunts You.