Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet: A Novel BY Molly Morris

In A Resurrection for the Lonely by A.S. Fitzgerald, the small, peculiar town of Lennon, California, has a bizarre tradition: every decade, one person is selected to return from the dead. Wilson Moss enters this secretive contest, hoping to bring back her ex-best friend, Annie LeBlanc, who had ghosted her a year before her death. To Wilson's surprise, her wish is granted, and Annie is resurrected for a limited time of thirty days.

Wilson's joy is tempered by the realization that resurrected individuals can only stay for a month, unless a loophole can extend their return. The key to this loophole involves their third friend, Ryan, who harbors animosity towards both women. Complicating matters further, Wilson and Ryan's past kiss adds tension to their interactions. Determined to fix her loneliness and keep Annie in her life, Wilson sets out to navigate these complex relationships while trying to leverage the loophole.

As the summer progresses, Wilson must confront unresolved issues and buried truths about Annie’s past and their fractured friendship. The clock is ticking, and Wilson’s chance to mend old wounds and secure a future with her friends is fleeting. A Resurrection for the Lonely explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the pain of second chances, all within the quirky confines of a town where the dead can return, but only for a while.