Starting high school is supposed to be a fresh start, but for Charlie Monroe, it feels like anything but. A year after her sister Emily's mysterious disappearance, Charlie struggles to escape the pitying stares and whispers that follow her through the halls of Silver Hollow High. All she wants is to be seen as herself-not the girl whose sister vanished.But when Charlie finds a white rose and Emily's journal in her locker, everything changes. The journal's cryptic entries hint at danger and lead Charlie to the town's abandoned factory-a place tied to Emily's final days. With the help of her childhood friend Luke and new ally Mia, Charlie begins to piece together a puzzle that points to a darker truth lurking in her seemingly quiet town.As the threats grow more intense and a mysterious figure steps out of the shadows, Charlie finds herself in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Someone is watching her, someone who knows more than they should about Emily. And they won't stop until Charlie discovers The Secret of the White Rose.Perfect for fans of atmospheric mysteries and psychological thrillers, The Secret of the White Rose is the chilling first installment in the Charlie Monroe Series. Prepare for twists, turns, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.