Inspired by real-life events, The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose is equal parts thrilling murder mystery and bittersweet coming of age story.

 

College hopeful Salon Rose arrives to the Nowhere in Between, a way-station between life and death, only to learn she’s been murdered.

 

Returning to the life she had before is not an option, but before Salon can move on, she is determined to discover who was responsible for her death.

 

With the help of her new friends––all recently deceased-–and maybe even a fresh crush, Salon must learn to let go if she has any hope of getting out of there. Even if it means confronting some hard to swallow truths.

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​A darkly funny, touching, suspenseful, and relatable story about moving on, forgiving ourselves, and finding hope in the future.

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“A sweet tale of life and love after death, offered like a hug to grieving readers.”

— Kirkus Reviews

 

“A clever and addictive read!” 

— Lee Matthew Goldberg, acclaimed author of The Great Gimmelmans and The Mentor

 

“Salon Rose, with her wry and utterly relatable voice, pops off the page, as Amy B. Scher takes us on a gorgeous, layered journey that has us biting our nails wondering Who killed Salon? even as we’re also asking What does it mean to truly understand and love oneself? If the afterlife is anything like the playful, inventive, and profound vision presented in this stunning debut, maybe we’re all going to be okay.”

— Lance Rubin, NYTimes best-selling author of 16 Forever and Denton Little’s Deathdate

 

“THE UNEXPECTED AFTERLIFE OF SALON ROSE will have you hooked from page one. It's got everything: murder, mystery, new friends, new romance, not to mention one of the funniest voices I've read in ages. Who knew a book about death could be so hilarious and full of heart? This debut is not to be missed!”

—Donna Freitas, internationally bestselling author of The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano and Her One Regret

 

“A riveting mystery about what comes next. Told with true heart, this incredible novel covers love, death, and everything in between. I couldn’t put it down!”

—Kiersten Hathcock, author of Little Voices, Cold Case Intuitive Medium, and Co-founder of the National Institute for Law and Justice

 

"Gripping from page one and somehow, by the end, it heals something in you. If you've ever lost someone, this book will say exactly what your heart needed to hear."  

—Anthony Mrocka, Celebrity Psychic Medium 

 

“The Unexpected Afterlife of Salon Rose beautifully captures the importance of friendship, community, self-awareness, and self-respect, while honoring the reality that healing is not a destination you suddenly arrive at. It’s a process, a journey, and this novel understands that deeply.”

— Garrett Pinder (@gcpinder), Director of Campus Library Services, CT State Asnuntuck Bookseller, Pinder’s Pages (@pinderspages) 

 

“An accurate portrayal of what happens behind the yellow tape … and to those left behind. Like looking into a mirror on my own cases.  A must-read.” 

—Detective Mark Pucci, Retired NYPD, Private Investigator