Haunted Love

Haunted Love is a short chapter book by New York Times Bestseller Cynthia Leitich Smith, set in the intriguing town of Spirit, Texas. It follows Cody Stryker, who inherits a haunted movie theater and soon finds himself entangled in a mystery involving a new girl and the theater's resident ghost. This story explores themes of trust, secrets, and bravery in a mildly spooky, engaging way, making it suitable for children aged 8-11. It also serves as an introduction to Smith's broader 'Tantalize' universe, though this particular story is self-contained and age-appropriate.

Spirit, Texas, is a town of secrets, and as the new owner of the local haunted movie theater, Cody Stryker is juggling more than his fair share. When a mysterious new girl comes to town and runs afoul of the ghost that lives in his theater, Cody's caught in the middle and needs to figure out exactly who he can trust. HAUNTED LOVE is a short story by New York Times Bestseller Cynthia Leitich Smith -- set in the same dark universe as her novels TANTALIZE, ETERNAL, and BLESSED. This story includes a sneak preview of Cynthia Leitich Smith's latest novel, DIABOLICAL, which unites characters from the previous three novels in the Tantalize Series along with a fascinating cast of all-new characters for a suspenseful, action-packed clash between the forces of heaven and hell.