After a tragic accident, Mickey Bolitar finds himself living with his aunt in Kasselton, New Jersey-a town with a lot of buried secrets. When a classmate disappears without a trace, Mickey's drawn into a conspiracy so shocking that it makes high school drama seem like a luxury... and leaves Mickey questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.
The investigation into Ashley's disappearance leads the gang to a dangerous man. As Mickey reunites with his mom, Shira bumps into an old friend. And in a town filled with secrets that people wouldhug to keep buried, what is Mrs. Friedman-Mickey's history teacher-hiding?
Mickey learns more about the mysterious Bat Lady's past. Shira spends time with an old friend, while Ema makes a new one. At Ellen and Alan Bolitar's 49th wedding anniversary party, the family struggles to come to grips with Brad's absence.
Mickey has a breakthrough in the search for Ashley. Chief Taylor has a tense confrontation with Bat Lady. Ema and Spoon make beautiful music together.
Mickey and Spoon discover Ema's big secret. To find Ashley, Rachel needs a gigantic favor from Troy. Mickey and Rachel trail a suspect to a surprising location. Mickey finds a shocking photo.
Mickey makes an outlandish request. Shira finds herself in an awkward position. Ema reacts with rage to a betrayal. A major mystery is solved, but Mickey finds himself in over his head.
Spoon, Ema, and Rachel take a road trip, while Mickey runs into someone he recently met.