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Tiffany D. Jackson
Tiffany D. Jackson is the author of the award-winning young adult novel Monday's Not Coming. She writes gripping stories that often explore difficult themes for teens.
White Smoke
Synopsis
Marigold hopes a move to Cedarville with her new blended family will offer a fresh start, but their free house comes with unsettling secrets. As strange occurrences escalate and a foul smell permeates the vents, Mari's stepsister Piper speaks of a friend who wants Mari gone. Mari soon discovers that the danger extends beyond their haunted home, as Cedarville itself harbors its own dark secrets.
Genres
Characters
Princess MarigoldProtagonist
Professor PiperSupporting
Frequently asked questions
What inspired the story in White Smoke?
The author drew inspiration from a trip to Detroit and a specific haunted house case she read about in Japan. She also incorporated thematic elements from the classic Twilight Zone episode The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street.
Does the book include any specific structural or character details that influence the narrative?
The protagonist experiences symptoms of delusional parasitosis following a traumatic bedbug infestation in her previous home, which manifests as a recurring focus on bedbug facts and hyper-vigilance throughout the story. Additionally, the author utilizes multimedia elements like text message exchanges and fictional documents to provide different perspectives on the events.