Chris Lynch is een veelgeprezen auteur, bekend om zijn indrukwekkende jeugdromans. Zijn werken duiken in de complexe emotionele landschappen en uitdagingen van de adolescentie, met een onderscheidende stijl die gekenmerkt wordt door rauwe eerlijkheid en diepgaand inzicht in de psyche van zijn personages. Lynch verkent consequent thema's als identiteit, veerkracht en de zoektocht naar het zelf te midden van tegenspoed, en biedt lezers diep resonerende literaire ervaringen.
Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, the story follows Fergus Frew, a member of the Navy's demolitions team, as he navigates the unexpected challenges of warfare. Initially anticipating scouting missions, Fergus and his team, known as 'frogmen,' find themselves involved in high-stakes tasks like planting mines and sabotaging critical infrastructure. The most perilous of his duties involves locating enemy mines, a task that proves to be both meticulous and life-threatening.
With the fate of every reality hanging in the balance, The Accord sends Archie Lethbridge-Stewart to a brand new version of Earth.Hi Mission: to find Lucy Wilson. She is the final agent The Accord needs to fix the damage done to the quantum realm, but the world Archie finds himself in is quite unlike anything he's ever seen before.A dystopian nightmare, the UK is caught in a power struggle between the Clown Tithe, the deadly Kruge and the ever-mysterious Volpertinger. Archie's only ally in this nightmare world is a sixteen-year-old boy from Ogmore-by-sea called George Kostinen. A boy who, in the real world, should be best friends with Lucy Wilson. Only in this reality - he's barely heard of her!A brand new adventure featuring Archie Lethbridge-Stewart. Based on characters created in the classic era of Doctor Who by Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln.
Keir Sarafian must finally confront his past when tragedy strikes during his first year of what has been an eye-opening first year of college.
Elvin Bishop discovers his uncle is alive and staying with him, forcing Elvin to make significant lifestyle changes. His journey into becoming a 'real man' includes challenges like a bad perm, tuba lessons, and a gym membership, leading to a bumpy transition.
Set in the vibrant city of Dante, the narrative explores a unique wave of drugs that allow users to experience living stories. Amidst this surreal backdrop, a vigilante known as "The Dark" emerges, using the power of fiction to combat the chaos and deception engulfing the city. As he battles against the tide of Memetech, the story unfolds as a gripping sci-fi thriller that challenges perceptions of reality and narrative.
“I hit him so hard, the clash of helmets and pads sounded like a gunshot across the field. I crushed him with the hit, held on to him, and crushed him again when I slammed him into the ground . . . I had arrived.” Arlo Brodie loves being at the heart of the action on the football field, getting hit hard and hitting back harder. That’s where he belongs, leading his team to championships, becoming “Starlo” on his way to the top. Arlo’s dad cheers him on, but his mother quotes head injury statistics and refuses to watch games. Arlo’s girlfriend tries to make him see how dangerously he’s playing; when that doesn’t work, she calls time out on their relationship. Even Arlo’s coaches begin to track his hit count, ready to pull him off the field when he nears the limit. But Arlo’s not worried about tallying collisions. The winning plays, the cheering crowds, and the adrenaline rush are enough to convince Arlo that everything is OK—in spite of the pain, the pounding, the dizziness, and the confusion. Hit Count explores America’s love affair with football and our attempts to reconcile the clear evidence of its dangers with our passion for the game.
The narrative explores the high-stakes world of pursuing a dream, where success brings excitement and recognition, but failure can lead to devastating consequences. It delves into the intense experiences and relationships formed in this environment, highlighting the fleeting nature of glory and the risks involved in chasing a passion. The story captures the thrill and potential downfall of a life lived on the edge, emphasizing the precarious balance between ambition and vulnerability.
Told in flashbacks and present-day narrative, this novel from Printz Honor winner and National Book Award finalist Lynch is a riveting tale of guilt, innocence, and responsibility. When his childhood friend--and love of his life--accuses him of rape, a young man is convinced he's innocent.
