Generation Dead, by Daniel Waters

A goth cheerleader is an unlikely combination, and the book's cover suggests a sardonic commentary on teen social life and trendy vampirism, yet Generation Dead is more concerned with bullying behavior and society's attitudes towards marginalized people.  

In this novel, dead teens return to "normal" life but face fear, suspicion and hate from most people.  Self-help groups co-exist with scientific laboratories in the attempt to bridge the alternative undead or "living impaired" with the living, while conspiratorial government agencies and vigilantes undermine their progress with violence and murder.  Yes, the dead can die again, without the ability to return to life.

Teen friendships, a romantic triangle, and confronting bullying are major themes and plot points, yet, the most intriguing questions of what happens to a person between life and death, or why only dead teens are returned to life are not adequately answered.  Perhaps author, Daniel Waters will delve further into life/death issues in the next sequel to Generation Dead.