In this thrilling first volume of the Klaatu Diskos trilogy, 13-year-old Tucker Feye’s ordinary life in smalltown Minnesota changes dramatically when his father, a preacher, disappears through a mysterious disk near the roof of their house. He reappears an hour later, without his religious faith, but with Lahlia, an awkward young woman who he claims is from Bulgaria. When, a year later, Tucker’s parents both vanish, he sets out to find them, aided by Lahlia and his biker uncle, Kosh. Tucker discovers that the “diskos,” which were created by a noncorporeal artist from the distant future, allow travel between time and place. The result is a whirlwind tour of some unpleasant societies and moments in human history, some of which (such as the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers) are jaw-dropping—this might be Hautman’s most daring book yet. Throughout, Hautman (The Big Crunch) raises significant issues concerning family, faith, and destiny. Well-developed and complex characters, a fascinating time travel framework (including dispatches from the far future), and a heart-stopping conclusion will leave readers looking forward to the next book. Ages 12–up. Agent: Jennifer Flannery, Flannery Literary. (Apr.)
The first time Tucker saw the disk, his father disappeared into thin air. The Reverend Adrian Feye had climbed onto the roof to fix a loose shingle-and suddenly he was gone. An hour later, the Reverend came walking up the road, tattered and sunburned, bringing with him an unspeaking, yellow-haired, dark-eyed girl. He refused to say where he had been, instead declaring that there would be no more prayer in the Feye house: He had lost his faith.
Now Tucker's family is unraveling. The Reverend spends hours brooding in his study. Tucker's once warmhearted and loving mother withdraws from the world, claiming she doesn't care to be watched by ghosts. And, above them, the unearthly disk comes and goes.
Then, one day, both of Tucker's parents vanish. From the distant past to an even more distant and terrifying future, Tucker desperately searches for his parents-and discovers the astonishing secrets of the Klaatu diskos.
The first time Tucker saw the disk, his father disappeared into thin air. The Reverend Adrian Feye had climbed onto the roof to fix a loose shingle-and suddenly he was gone. An hour later, the Reverend came walking up the road, tattered and sunburned, bringing with him an unspeaking, yellow-haired, dark-eyed girl. He refused to say where he had been, instead declaring that there would be no more prayer in the Feye house: He had lost his faith.
Now Tucker's family is unraveling. The Reverend spends hours brooding in his study. Tucker's once warmhearted and loving mother withdraws from the world, claiming she doesn't care to be watched by ghosts. And, above them, the unearthly disk comes and goes.
Then, one day, both of Tucker's parents vanish. From the distant past to an even more distant and terrifying future, Tucker desperately searches for his parents-and discovers the astonishing secrets of the Klaatu diskos.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940172559587 |
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| Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
| Publication date: | 11/15/2019 |
| Series: | Klaatu Diskos , #1 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 10 - 13 Years |
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