The Dellawisp Apartments are almost hidden on Mallow Island off the coast of South Carolina. Five people, three ghosts and many secrets live there. The arrival of Zoey to live in the apartment left to her by a mother who died when Zoey was very young and the mysterious death of one of the residents set everyone and everything on a new path to the truth in all their lives. Zoey is eighteen - lively, optimistic and chatters constantly to her best friend - an invisible bird named Pigeon. This is not a ghost story but the atmosphere in the apartment complex hangs heavy with magical realism. Intriguing characters, more than a few surprises and only 285 pages. What's not to like!
