Ruined: A Novel

Paula Morris

Feb 2010 · Scholastic Inc.

About this ebook

A gripping supernatural mystery and romance set in post-Katrina New Orleans.Rebecca couldn't feel more out of place in New Orleans. She's staying in a creepy house with her aunt, who reads tarot cards. And at the snooty prep school, a pack of filthy-rich girls treat Rebecca like she's invisible. Only gorgeous, unavailable Anton Grey gives Rebecca the time of day, but she wonders if he's got a hidden agenda. Then one night, among the oak trees in Lafayette Cemetery, Rebecca makes a friend. Sweet, mysterious Lisette is eager to show Rebecca the nooks and crannies of New Orleans. There's just one catch.Lisette is a ghost.

Ratings and reviews

Rebecca, a 15-16 yr old teen from NY stays in New Orleans( Post hurricane Katrina) for 6 months while her father works in China. While there she lives with her aunt and attends a snobbish school with established families children. She end up in the local cemetery and meets a ghost, she does not figure that out right away. There is a great and terrible history behind this ghost and Rebecca is thrust into it. She tries to remain strong, but the darkness being reveled is truly shocking, and could change many lives. She meets a handsome and mysterious boy(Anton) and has mixed feelings who Anton really are. Rebecca figures everything out, Now she must fight for her life. Excellent writing,a wonderful historical delight with the Lafayette Cemetery/New Orleans/ Mardi Gras /Voodoo details. I think this is the best ghost book I have ever read, perhaps because of the history of my near and dear New Orleans. Every page was a enjoyable read.

OMG! love this book! amazing writing, it kept me interested all the way through. didn't get hooked in the beginning though. it took till like page 30ish till I was like AMAZING. lol. good writing though!! keep doing your thing

I read it at my library and bought dark souls and unbroken at my book fair I have read unbroken and ruined and I love them both I am just now starting dark souls but ruined keeps you reading and it an whew of your seat book

About the author

Paula Morris is the author of RUINED, DARK SOULS, UNBROKEN, and several award-winning novels for adults in her native New Zealand. She now lives in England with her husband. Please visit her online at www.paula-morris.com.