Books like The Returned by Jason Mott
Harold and Lucille Hargrave have watched their son Jacob die under tragic circumstances on his 8th birthday in 1966. One day, a boy who looks and ages just like Jacob appears at their doorstep, apparently unchanged. The couple is forced to confront the reality that the dead are coming back to life, and the world is unraveling around them as countless lost loved ones return. Faced with unprecedented paranormal events, the Hargraves must navigate a bewildering new reality, dealing with stories of bereavement, the psychological toll on society, and the unsettling possibility of immortality.
The novel blends psychological depth and supernatural intrigue, exploring how a family copes when the boundary between life and death is lowered, while society grapples with mass returns and the unsettling implications for everyone.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Jason Mott
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