Susie Salmon is a 14-year-old girl who is murdered by her neighbor George Harvey. The story is told from Susie's perspective as she watches her family deal with her death from heaven. Her father Jack is determined to find her killer and bring them to justice, while George Harvey remains free and a threat to other girls. The suspenseful story follows Susie's family as they search for clues about her murder while her killer looks for their next victim.