The Returned
1 primary work • 5 total works
Book 0.5
In Jason Mott’s haunting and unforgettable debut novel, The Returned, an impossible miracle is occurring all across the globe.
This is Part 1 in the exciting and much anticipated prequels to Jason Mott’s The Returned – ‘Fantastically readable’ – The Times
Praise for Jason Mott‘With fine craftsmanship and a deep understanding of the human condition, Jason Mott has woven a tale that is in turns tragic and humorous and terrifying’ – Eowyn Ivey, Author of The Snow Child
‘Could be the next Lovely Bones’ – Entertainment Weekly
‘Fantastically readable’ – The Times
‘Gripping’ – Shortlist
'Mott tackles some big themes here, especially the vagaries of spirituality, and scores with one of the most emotionally resonant works in many seasons' – Essence Magazine
'It will…make you question what it means to be human and what you'd do in a similar situation'-The Sun
'Get in early before the hype begins' – Star Magazine
'Mott tackles some big themes here, especially the vagaries of spirituality, and scores with one of the most emotionally resonant works in many seasons' – Essence Magazine
'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
This is the beginning of the Returned
Part 1 – The First
Part 2 – The Sparrow
Part 3 – The Choice
The Returned
Book 0.6
In Jason Mott’s haunting and unforgettable debut novel, The Returned, an impossible miracle is occurring all across the globe.
This is Part 2 in the exciting and much anticipated prequels to Jason Mott’s The Returned.
Praise for Jason Mott–‘With fine craftsmanship and a deep understanding of the human condition, Jason Mott has woven a tale that is in turns tragic and humorous and terrifying’ – Eowyn Ivey, Author of The Snow Child
–‘Fantastically readable’ – The Times
–‘Could be the next Lovely Bones’ – Entertainment Weekly
–‘Fantastically readable’ – The Times
–‘Gripping’ – Shortlist
–'Mott tackles some big themes here, especially the vagaries of spirituality, and scores with one of the most emotionally resonant works in many seasons' – Essence Magazine
–'It will…make you question what it means to be human and what you'd do in a similar situation' – The Sun
–'Get in early before the hype begins' – Star Magazine
–'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
This is the beginning of the Returned
Part 1 – The First
Part 2 – The Sparrow
Part 3 – The Choice
The Returned
Book 0.7
Peter Galvin was just seventeen when Tracy Whitmore-the love of his life-vanished without a trace. In the years after her death, he had finally moved on, gotten married, started a family. He is content with his life now-happy, even.... Until Tracy suddenly and inexplicably returns.
For weeks, Peter and his wife, Samantha, have been watching mysterious reports of people's loved ones returning from beyond, the world spinning into uncertainty and chaos. But they never imagined it would happen to them. With Tracy's unusual homecoming, Peter and Samantha must decide where they can possibly go from here, and whether their family can survive....
Read more stories of the Returned in The First and The Sparrow. And don't miss Jason Mott's haunting debut novel, The Returned, a story of one family given an extraordinary second chance.
Book 1
Lucille Hargrave's son has been dead for over forty years.
Now he's standing on her doorstep, still 8 years old. Still looking for her to welcome him with open arms.
This is the beginning of the Returned.
This is a new world where nothing - not even death - is certain
'With fine craftsmanship and a deep understanding of the human condition, Jason Mott has woven a tale that is in turns tragic and humorous and terrifying' Eowyn Ivey, Author of The Snow Child
'Fantastically readable'The Times
'Could be the next Lovely Bones' Entertainment Weekly
'Emotionally resonant' Essence
'Gripping' Shortlist
Books 0.5, 0.6, 0.7
In Jason Mott's haunting and unforgettable debut novel, The Returned, an impossible miracle is occurring all across the globe. Read how it all begins in Before The Returned, featuring the prequel novellas, The First, The Sparrow and The Choice.
The First
It's been just over a year since Edmund Blithe died, and just over a month since Emily stopped wearing her engagement ring. Emily has finally begun to move on... Until Edmund mysteriously and inexplicably returns, sending the world - and Emily - into a tailspin.
The Sparrow
When Heather and Matt Campbell find ten-year-old Tatiana Rusesa on the side of the highway, she is thousands of miles away from her village in Sierra Leone. She hasn't seen her family in almost two decades, not since she and her mother were killed by rebel soldiers. Now Tatiana has inexplicably returned, a lost orphan with no place to call home.
The Choice
Peter Galvin was just seventeen when Tracy Whitland - the love of his life - vanished without a trace. In the years after her death, he had finally moved on, gotten married, started a family. He is content with his life now - happy, even... Until Tracy suddenly and inexplicably returns.