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When a devastating accident leaves Matt in a dark, quiet place, he is confronted by a mysterious voice that challenges everything he has ever thought uncannily absent. The story follows his internal struggle as he grapples with faith, grief, and the fragile realities of high‑school life. Set in a contemporary high‑school environment, the narrative explores the complex dynamics of family relationships, personal identity, and the search for meaning amid crisis.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ellen Hopkins
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