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Renata can see ghosts…but not all the time. After her best friend Mark passes away, Renata searches for meaning, closure and his spirit in this unforgettable story set against the backdrop of New York City during the AIDS epidemic.
New York City, East Village, 1984. A young woman with the power to see the ghosts of her friends is haunted by the one who refuses to return—a dazzling, big-hearted debut of friendship and community during a time of devastation and defiance.
Oprah Daily’s #1 Pick for Summer Reading
ONE OF DEBUTIFUL'S BEST DEBUTS OF THE YEAR SO FAR: “Adler has her finger on the pulse of humanity, humor, and a damn good haunting plot.”
“Waiting on a Friend is Natalie Adler’s first novel but, already, I’d argue s...
Oprah Daily’s #1 Pick for Summer Reading
ONE OF DEBUTIFUL'S BEST DEBUTS OF THE YEAR SO FAR: “Adler has her finger on the pulse of humanity, humor, and a damn good haunting plot.”
“Waiting on a Friend is Natalie Adler’s first novel but, already, I’d argue s...
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