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The Crossing
From the New York Times Bestselling author of A Hell of a Book, A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK!
When a deadly pandemic spreads across the globe, two siblings face the ultimate choice: Stay and die, or run and survive. From the New York Times bestselling author of Hell of a Book.
Twins Virginia and Tommy Matthews have been on their own since they were orphaned at the age of five. Twelve years later, the world begins to collapse around them as a deadly contagion steadily wipes out entire populations and a devastating world war rages on. When Tommy is drafted for the war, the twins are faced with a choice: accept their fate of almost certain death or dodge the draft. Virginia and Tommy flee into the dark night.
Armed with only a pistol and their fierce will to survive, the twins set forth in search of a new beginning. Tommy and Virginia must navigate the dangers and wonders of this changed world. But how far will they get before the demons of their past catch up with them?
When a deadly pandemic spreads across the globe, two siblings face the ultimate choice: Stay and die, or run and survive. From the New York Times bestselling author of Hell of a Book.
Twins Virginia and Tommy Matthews have been on their own since they were orphaned at the age of five. Twelve years later, the world begins to collapse around them as a deadly contagion steadily wipes out entire populations and a devastating world war rages on. When Tommy is drafted for the war, the twins are faced with a choice: accept their fate of almost certain death or dodge the draft. Virginia and Tommy flee into the dark night.
Armed with only a pistol and their fierce will to survive, the twins set forth in search of a new beginning. Tommy and Virginia must navigate the dangers and wonders of this changed world. But how far will they get before the demons of their past catch up with them?
Book Details
- Publisher: Park Row
- Publish Date: Apr 30th, 2019
- Pages: 336
- Language: English
- Edition: First Time Trad - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.90in - 5.20in - 0.90in - 0.55lb
- EAN: 9780778369059
- Categories: • Dystopian• Literary• Science Fiction - Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
About the Author
Mott, Jason: - Jason Mott holds a BA in fiction and an MFA in poetry and is the author of two poetry collections. His writing has appeared in numerous literary journals, and he was nominated for the 2009 Pushcart Prize. Jason lives in North Carolina.
Praise for this book
Praise for Jason Mott
"Spellbinding." --People
"[A] poignant story of loss and love." --Bookpage
"Lovely... A revelation." --Bookreporter.com
"White-hot." --Entertainment Weekly
"Exceptional.... Riveting." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Compulsively readable." --The Washington Post
"Extraordinary." --Douglas Preston
"Beautifully written... Breathtaking." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A deft meditation on loss." --Aimee Bender
"Ambitious and heartfelt." --The Dallas Morning News
"A beautiful meditation on what it means to be human." --Booklist, starred review
"An impressive debut." --USA TODAY