11/05/2018
Kennedy Jones, 16, and Nolan Chandler, 17, have suffered tragic losses. Two years ago, Nolan’s brother Liam disappeared without a trace from a family picnic at the Freedom Battleground State Park, just after Nolan had a premonition about it. And six months ago, Kennedy’s mother was killed in her home, which abuts the same park. The two cross paths when they independently begin to investigate a strange signal picked up by Kennedy’s brother’s satellite and Nolan’s EMF reader. Finding each other on a SETI message board, the two join forces to find the signal’s provenance, each hoping that it will lead them to answers about their family members. Miranda (Fragments of the Lost) weaves a convincing tale of teens grasping at straws to make sense of personal tragedies. The well-paced mystery unfolds carefully, with Kennedy and Nolan slowly doling out information to readers that leads to the surprising truth. While much of the plot depends on coincidence, robust characters with fully formed backstories keep the story sufficiently grounded, excusing some of the more implausible developments. Ages 14–up. Agent: Sarah Davies, Greenhouse Literary. (Jan.)
Come Find Me
Narrated by Michael Crouch, Jorjeana Marie
Megan MirandaUnabridged — 9 hours, 55 minutes
Come Find Me
Narrated by Michael Crouch, Jorjeana Marie
Megan MirandaUnabridged — 9 hours, 55 minutes
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Overview
After surviving an infamous family tragedy, sixteen-year-old Kennedy Jones has made it her mission to keep her brother's search through the cosmos alive. But then something disturbs the frequency on his radio telescope--a pattern registering where no signal should transmit.
In a neighboring county, seventeen-year-old Nolan Chandler is determined to find out what really happened to his brother, who disappeared the day after Nolan had an eerie premonition. There hasn't been a single lead for two years, until Nolan picks up an odd signal--a pattern coming from his brother's bedroom.
Drawn together by these strange signals--and their family tragedies--Kennedy and Nolan search for the origin of the mysterious frequency. But the more they uncover, the more they believe that everything's connected--even their pasts--as it appears the signal is meant for them alone, sharing a message that only they can understand. Is something coming for them? Or is the frequency warning them about something that's already here?
Editorial Reviews
"Miranda (All the Missing Girls, 2016) has created a compelling pair of protagonists, filled with heartfelt angst and relentless tenacity." —Booklist, starred review
Miranda's exploration of how grief transforms us is realistic and sensitively drawn. . . . Eerie and emotionally resonant." —Kirkus
"Miranda weaves a convincing tale of teens grasping at straws to make sense of personal tragedies." —PW
"This sensitive and nuanced depiction of grief in all of its forms will surely engross fans of crime stories and family dramas alike." —SLJ
"Readers looking for a mystery with a fresh take on the ultimately irresolvable difference between intuition and ratiocination will appreciate this." —The Bulletin
PRAISE FOR MEGAN MIRANDA
Fragments of the Lost:
"For thriller fans who can't get enough of the genre." —Kirkus
"Intoxicating, well crafted, and suspenseful." —Booklist
The Safest Lies:
“[A] fast-paced, suspenseful treat.” —PW, Starred review of The Safest Lies
“Positively movie-ready.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Will blow readers’ minds.” —SLJ
“Readers who love a little bit of romance with their thrills and chills will love this new young adult novel.” —Bookish.com
Additional Works by Megan Miranda:
"This thriller's all of your fav page-turners (think: Luckiest Girl Alive, The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl) rolled into one." –TheSkimm
"Fast-paced and frightening." –Refinery29
"[The] perfect read for thriller fans." –Bustle.com
"Extremely interesting . . . a novel that will probably be called Hitchcockian." –New York Times
12/01/2018
Gr 9 Up{amp}mdash;Six months ago, two sudden deaths changed the course of 16-year-old Kennedy Jones's life. To cope, she turns to her brother Elliot's abandoned research station in their family's old barn, where he used a satellite to scan for signs of extraterrestrial life. One county over, Nolan Chandler searches for his older brother Liam, whose disappearance remains unsolved after two years. Though his parents scour missing persons reports, Nolan has a sense that the explanation may be paranormal after picking up an unusual signal in Liam's room with his EMF reader. When Kennedy posts on a technology forum about the strange signals she's picking up with Elliot's satellite, it draws Nolan and Kennedy together in their search for answers. Their individual journeys through grief are multifaceted and utterly believable, though the thread of mystery that ties them together feels muddled by the book's conclusion. This novel excels particularly in Kennedy's strained relationship with her young uncle Joe, whose unexpected guardianship Kennedy views with a nuanced mix of gratitude and reluctance. This quiet portrayal of two families rocked by tragedy is not particularly fast-paced, but the dynamics among the characters as they all search for their own version of peace is gripping all the same. This sensitive and nuanced depiction of grief in all of its forms will surely engross fans of crime stories and family dramas alike, though any readers hoping for a paranormal mystery will find those elements lacking. VERDICT A solid addition to any teen collection.{amp}mdash;Madison Bishop, Plymouth Public Library, Kingston, MA
2018-10-15
Two tragedies—and something far stranger—unite two teens.
Six months ago, a violent event in their home claimed the lives of 16-year-old Kennedy Jones' family. Now she's staying with her well-meaning uncle and trying to come to terms with what happened on that terrible night. She finds solace in the work of her beloved older brother, Elliot, who used an array of electronics to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. When the program registers a strange signal, she leaves a message on the SETI forums, which eventually leads her to Nolan Chandler, whose older brother, Liam, disappeared while walking his dog at a family picnic two years ago. His parents started a nonprofit that helps find missing children and are consumed with finding Liam; Nolan feels like a ghost in his own home. Nolan has been hunting for evidence of paranormal activity after glimpsing Liam while in the throes of a flu-induced fever dream, and when he picks up an unusual signal in Liam's room with his EMF reader, it leads him to Kennedy's message. Eventually, Nolan and Kennedy uncover the sad truth about the horrible events that indelibly shaped their lives. Their search for answers and the bond that forms between them is riveting, and Miranda's (Fragments of the Lost, 2017, etc.) exploration of how grief transforms us is realistic and sensitively drawn. All main characters are presumed white.
Eerie and emotionally resonant. (Suspense. 12-18)
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940172169267 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
| Publication date: | 01/29/2019 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 14 - 17 Years |
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They say the universe is constantly heading toward disorder, and I believe it. Walls go up, and walls come down. Buildings crumble, governments fall, civilizations collapse. Stars explode.
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