The Empty Mirror
- Author James Lincoln Collier
- Narrator Adam Verner
- Publish Date 1 April 2013
- Run Time 3 hours and 50 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members.
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What to expect
Nick Hodges had always been a troublesome boy. Growing up an orphan in his Uncle Jack's care in a small New England town wasn't easy. Everyone was a little wary, a little watchful—a little too watchful. One day, while Nick is walking in the woods, a neighbor thinks she sees him miles from where he actually is. Soon a series of events reinforcing Nick's hotheaded reputation unfold. The incidents become increasingly serious until, finally, Nick is the scapegoat for a much more sinister crime, one that he wouldn't even think of committing. As he uncovers history of the town's influenza epidemic, and as he observes a strange occurrence in the graveyard, Nick begins to suspect something out of the ordinary is happening. And when he sees a figure running in the woods wearing the mirror image of his own shirt, Nick starts to piece together some of the answers—answers no one could have imagined. James Lincoln Collier has written a haunting story of a boy and his reflection—and what happens when two souls want to inhabit the same living body.
Critics Review
“The easy-going relationship Nick shares with his uncle adds a level of nbelievability to the book. Plot twists, the supernatural element, and a nfirst person narrative all help to make this an excellent choice for nreluctant readers.”
“Some lessons on the importance of not forgetting the past are included nin this fast-paced novel that will hook readers with a spooky ghost nstory while giving them interesting historical information.”
“Collier’s challenging novel effectively combines historical fiction with a genuinely spooky supernatural tale.”
“Spooky and satisfying.”
| Author | James Lincoln Collier |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Adam Verner |
| Duration | 3 hours and 50 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781620646748 |
| Format | x-book® |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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