{"product_id":"astray","title":"Astray by Amy Christine Parker (Author)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis—a sequel to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—is a nerve-fraying contemporary young adult thriller that will make readers question loyalties as it twists truths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHer life was based on a lie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLyla Hamilton almost died escaping the Community. In her new life, the outsiders call the Community a cult. They don’t understand how easy it was to believe. How good it felt to belong. “Normal” life—high school and dating—is harder than Lyla expected.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWho should she love? Who should she hate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Community is willing to do terrible things to bring her back to the fold. The members are still preaching Pioneer’s twisted message that the end of the world is near. Pulled in two directions and unsure which way to turn, Lyla risks everything to follow her heart, but can she uncover the Community’s plan before it’s too late?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLyla’s escape was only the beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eGated\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAstray\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003etense psychological thriller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that will leave you gasping for breath as you race to the very last page.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGretchen McNeil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“An awesome, creepy book that reminds me of my favorite cult films.” —HelloGiggles.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* “Parker doesn’t pull punches, indicating a level of brutality that will appropriately disturb even as it successfully conveys Lyla’s complete entrapment in the Community. Compelling and not that distant from real-world cults that have ended in tragedy.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e,\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarred\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A complex, intriguing tale rooted in real-world events.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A good choice for reluctant readers. After the last page is turned, the question will linger: ‘Could I ever be deceived like this?’ ” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A well-rounded and thorough look into cults while still remaining entertaining throughout. I look forward to reading more of Parker’s works in the future.” —Examiner.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andromeda Mixed Media ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48183941628125,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/2500\/1693\/files\/BEAD1EFE-3E7D-44B5-BB39-5B565448DB01.jpg?v=1784252993","url":"https:\/\/andromedamixedmedia.com\/products\/astray","provider":"Andromeda Mixed Media ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}