The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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The Lovely and the Lost by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a dark, twisty standalone YA mystery from the #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Kira Bennett's earliest memories are of living alone and wild in the woods — she has no idea how long she was on her own or what she had to do to survive, but she remembers the exact moment Cady Bennett and one of her search-and-rescue dogs found her. Adopted into the Bennett family, Kira still struggles with human connection years later, feeling more at home with the elite search-and-rescue dogs she trains alongside Cady's son Jude and their neighbor Free than with most people.

When a call for help searching for a missing young girl brings the family back to Cady's hometown and her estranged father, Kira and her friends must comb seven hundred and fifty thousand acres of unbridled wilderness, racing against time as Kira becomes obsessed with finding the missing child — she knows all too well what it's like to be lost and fighting for survival, alone. But the case isn't simple, and as danger mounts and long-held family secrets come to light, Kira is forced to question everything she thought she knew about her adopted family, her true nature, and her own past.

Praised for its knife-edged suspense and vivid setting, The Lovely and the Lost blends a propulsive missing-persons mystery with genuine emotional depth around trauma, identity, and found family, all set against the majestic, dangerous backdrop of the American wilderness — and featuring a beloved supporting cast of trained search-and-rescue dogs.

Why Choose This Book?

• A standalone mystery, no series commitment required: A complete, self-contained story from a bestselling author.
• A unique premise: Combines search-and-rescue dog training with a genuine wilderness missing-persons mystery.
• Explores trauma and identity with real depth: Kira's backstory adds emotional weight beyond the central case.
• Praised for its atmospheric setting: Set against a vast, immersive national park wilderness backdrop.
• From a bestselling YA thriller author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes also wrote The Naturals and The Inheritance Games.

About the Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty acclaimed young adult novels, including the Inheritance Games series, the Debutantes series, and the Naturals series. She is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science, holding a Ph.D. from Yale University, and currently teaches psychology and professional writing at the University of Oklahoma.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Fans of standalone YA mystery and suspense
• Readers who love search-and-rescue dogs and wilderness settings
• Fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes's other series, including The Naturals
• Readers interested in stories exploring trauma, identity, and found family
• Anyone looking for an atmospheric, character-driven mystery

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Order now and bring home The Lovely and the Lost — a gripping standalone mystery of survival, secrets, and search-and-rescue dogs.