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"Light in the Canyon" Author Event: Book Love Bar
Author event: A conversation with Darren Cools and Brooke Black
A thrilling debut young adult novel from Ypsilanti author Darren Cools, steeped in mystery, spooky science, and magic. Multi-layered and twisty, this fast-paced, big-hearted coming of age adventure is a startling exploration of grief, courage, gender, and self-acceptance.
A year has passed and Halley's mom died, but she still feels like she's falling to pieces. Dad talks her into joining him at her uncle Gill's house for yet another homemade science experiment (something to do with black holes and cosmic rays), but to their horror, his machine explodes in a flash of blue light.
Jamie finds himself increasingly isolated now that his brother Ash left for college- not long after his father left for forever. Out for a walk, he's thinking about the book that Raina, the neighborhood librarian, gave him when there's a sudden explosion down the street...
A few houses away, the blast hits Raina too. She's joined by Halley's dad, who can't find his daughter-or his brother. Their search leads them first to Gill's wrecked machine, then to a secluded farmhouse where a yound girl died many years ago. On their journey together, strangers meet, identities are mistaken, and secrets will be revealed.
This astonishing debut novel for young adults and readers of all ages-in the spirit of beloved writers like Madeleine L' Engle and Maile Meloy — is by turns chilling, tender, and profound. A story of loss and courage, Light in the Canyon explores how change can help us discover who we're truly meant to be.
110 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti. [email protected]. https://darrencools.com 5092511968.Add this event to your calendar: Google | iCal