The Returned
The Returned by Jason Mott is a thought-provoking novel published by MIRA in 2013, featuring 338 pages in English. The story centers on Harold and Lucille Hargrave, who, after the tragic loss of their eight-year-old son Jacob in 1966, have adjusted to life without him. Their world is turned upside down when Jacob mysteriously reappears at their doorstep, unchanged and still a child, prompting questions about the nature of life and death.
As chaos unfolds globally with others experiencing similar miraculous returns, the Hargraves must navigate their new reality amidst a community facing turmoil. This edition delves into themes of faith, morality, and the complexities of love and responsibility. With its blend of fantasy and contemporary elements, The Returned invites readers to reflect on profound questions while engaging with a narrative that intertwines the paranormal with the emotional depth of human experience.
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From the author of Hell of a Book, a READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK and a winner of The National Book Award.
“The Returned transforms a brilliant premise into an extraordinary and beautifully realized novel. My spine is still shivering from the memory of this haunting story. Wow.” – Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Monster of Florence
From the New York Times bestselling author of Hell of a Book, a sensational novel about an impossible miracle and a family given a second chance at life…
Harold and Lucille Hargrave’s eight-year-old son, Jacob, died tragically in 1966. In their old age they’ve settled comfortably into life without him…. Until one day Jacob mysteriously appears on their doorstep–flesh and blood, still eight years old.
All over the world people’s loved ones are returning from beyond. No one knows how or why, whether it’s a miracle or a sign of the end. But as chaos erupts around the globe, the newly reunited family finds itself at the center of a community on the brink of collapse, forced to navigate a mysterious new reality.
With spare, elegant prose and searing emotional depth, award-winning poet Jason Mott explores timeless questions of faith and morality, love and responsibility. A spellbinding and stunning debut, The Returned is an unforgettable story that marks the arrival of an important new voice in contemporary fiction.
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