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Last Train To Babylon, November 2014
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Last Train To Babylon
Charlee Fam

William Morrow
November 2014
On Sale: October 28, 2014
Featuring: Aubrey Glass
352 pages
ISBN: 0062328077
EAN: 9780062328076
Kindle: B00I7V869Q
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Fiction | Young Adult

Fans of Alice Sebold and John Green will be transfixed by this sophisticated, edgy debut novel packing dark humor, biting wit, and a lot of Jack Daniels. Who put the word fun in funeral? I can’t think of anything fun about Rachel’s funeral, except for the fact that she won’t be there. Aubrey Glass has a collection of potential suicide notes—just in case. And now, five years—and five notes—after leaving her hometown, Rachel’s the one who goes and kills herself. Aubrey can’t believe her luck. But Rachel’s death doesn’t leave Aubrey in peace. There’s a voicemail from her former friend, left only days before her death, that Aubrey can’t bring herself to listen to—and worse, a macabre memorial-turned-high-school reunion that promises the opportunity to catch up with everyone . . . including the man responsible for everything that went wrong between Aubrey and Rachel. In the days leading up to the funeral and infamous after party, Aubrey slips seamlessly between her past and present. Memories of friendship tangle with painful new encounters while underneath it all Aubrey feels the rush of something closing in, something she can no longer run from. And when the past and present collide in one devastating night, nothing will be the same again. But facing the future means confronting herself and a shattering truth. Now, Aubrey must decide what will define her: what lies behind . . . or what waits ahead.

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Comments

10 comments posted.

Re: Last Train To Babylon

I usually prefer one narrative...it gets too confussing
trying to follow whos is talking.
(Mary Hay 9:31am October 28, 2014)

If the narrative is too long, it tends to make the story
boring, and I, myself lose interest. I really prefer to
read a book in just the first person, myself. The excerpt
that you posted was really good, and I am looking forward to
reading your book, because I must confess that I'm a bit out
of the loop, and not familiar with your writing. You
definately have me hooked, and this would be a great book
for me to curl up with this Fall and Winter, since I get hit
with pretty severe weather where I live. Thank you for
posting this excerpt, even though it's not in your book.
Perhaps in the future you can write a book entitled "Adam's
Story."
(Peggy Roberson 12:03pm October 28, 2014)

I enjoy multiple narratives. This perspective is fascinating
and intriguing. Best wishes.
(Sharon Berger 12:07pm October 28, 2014)

I guess it depends on the story - LOL - how is THAT for a non-answer - but I usually like alternating POVs - I have to make sure to pay attention though, or it WILL become confusing -
(Felicia Ciaudelli 12:15pm October 28, 2014)

THIS REALLY LOOKS VERY INTERESTING. THANKS FOR YOUR GIVEAWAY.
(Judy Cox 12:37pm October 28, 2014)

Would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity.
(Karen Mikusak 4:48pm October 28, 2014)

Would love to win, sounds interesting
(Colleen Jensen 11:22am October 30, 2014)

I don't mind how a story is told if it is told well. But I agree about the repeating what was already said. Unless it is telling a different version or completely different perspective.
(Patti Pusateri 12:31pm October 30, 2014)

It all depends on the plot and how well the author writes.
(Laura Gullickson 9:15pm October 30, 2014)

Thanks for the win! Yes, my name and address is correct.
(Mary Hay 8:47am November 3, 2014)