I have loved Jennifer McMahon since her novel Promise Not to Tell was published in 2007. Since then she's continued to intrigue (and scare) her readers with the books that followed: Island of Lost Girls and Dismantled. Her newest novel, Don't Breathe a Word, is just out and I'm thrilled that she'll be joining us on Book Club Girl on Air on Wednesday, June 22nd to discuss it!
On a soft summer night in Vermont, twelve-year-old Lisa went into the woods behind her house and never came out again. Before she disappeared, she told her little brother, Sam, about a door that led to a magical place where she would meet the King of the Fairies and become his queen.
Fifteen years later, Phoebe is in love with Sam, a practical, sensible man who doesn’t fear the dark and doesn’t have bad dreams—who, in fact, helps Phoebe ignore her own. But suddenly the couple is faced with a series of eerie, unexplained occurrences that challenge Sam’s hardheaded, realistic view of the world. As they question their reality, a terrible promise Sam made years ago is revealed—a promise that could destroy them all.
New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson said, "Don’t Breathe a Word is a haunting page-turner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime.”
You can read about the inspiration behind the novel in this essay Jennifer wrote for the Powell's blog and browse inside the book now. I also have 10 copies to give away to first 10 people who commment that they can read it in time to participate in the show on June 22nd at 7pm ET.
Set your reminder for the show, and be sure to visit Jennifer's website and friend her on Facebook and Twitter as well!
Sounds amazing! And that cover is fabulous.
Posted by: Jessica | May 22, 2011 at 11:02 PM
I will be able to read the book in time for the show. I have never read this author before and would love a chance to!
Posted by: Jennifer E. | May 22, 2011 at 11:04 PM
I enjoyed Promise Not to Tell and can't wait to read this new one! Keep the great stories coming!
Posted by: Lauren geier | May 22, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Sounds like a great read. I would love the chance to read this author.
Posted by: Sue Nitz | May 22, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Would love to try this new (to me!) author!
Posted by: tammy | May 22, 2011 at 11:06 PM
I would love to read this!! i'm always open for new things to read!
Posted by: Jodi | May 22, 2011 at 11:08 PM
I would love to read this book!!!
Posted by: Jrellis55 | May 22, 2011 at 11:09 PM
I would love to participate. This is going to be a great show.
Posted by: Martha@Hey, I want to read that | May 22, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Sounds great! I love a book that promises to keep me up past my bedtime!
Posted by: Megan | May 22, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Would love to participate!!
Posted by: Yvonne | May 22, 2011 at 11:18 PM
I would love to read this book!
Posted by: Trish | May 22, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Shoot! Looks like I'm too late!
Posted by: Michelle B | May 22, 2011 at 11:30 PM
I have not read any of her books yet. this sounds like an awesome book and I can't wait to read it.
Posted by: Sherry | May 22, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Awe, I wish, I on earlier=( Shucks!!
I been wanting to read this book. Been checking
My library everyday!! Still no luck.
Posted by: Kathy | May 22, 2011 at 11:40 PM
I would love to have a copy of this book.
Posted by: Carol Butler | May 23, 2011 at 12:46 AM
i admire Jennifer McMahon's style of writting . it tells a very beautiful story and have a soft feeling about life. thanks for your sharing.
Posted by: contact lens | July 12, 2011 at 02:38 AM