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The Returned by Jason Mott & Giveaway (US/Canada)

August 29, 2013 by Darlene

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As I was reading The Returned by Jason Mott I kept thinking to myself what a great movie it would make and then I find out that it is going to be made into a TV series. I’ve got the details of that little later in my review but for now I’ll say that I really enjoyed this book. Just imagine opening your door one day to someone that has already passed away. To say you’d be shocked would be an understatement but then there would be the other thoughts creeping into your head like ‘is it really them or did they come from some alien place and only look like your loved one?’ Then again they may be back for some other reason entirely…

It has been fifty years since Harold and Lucille Hargrave last saw their son Jacob. He was eight when he tragically died. They are now in their seventies and when they open their door to Jacob it’s as if he never left – he’s still eight and he looks the same as he ever did. Before Jacob came home Lucille was adamant that The Returned couldn’t possibly really be their loved ones and that they were devils but once she sees Jacob standing before her she knows that he is her son. Harold is a bit skeptical but when push comes to shove he will protect this boy with his life.

Throughout the world people’s loved ones are returning and chaos is erupting – even in Harold and Lucille’s town. The government has pretty much taken over and things are getting out of hand between the people who consider themselves the True Living and those who are The Returned. Even worse people are sure that this is a sign of the End Times. As for Harold and Lucille they are just trying to keep it together and protect their son. Word has it that The Returned can disappear just as easily as they appeared.

This novel raises so many questions and I can see it being a very good book club selection. As I was reading I kept asking myself what I would do if I had the chance to see a loved one again and I know we would would all ask ourselves that. For me even just to say I love you one last time would be a blessing. Yet you also have to think about why they’ve come back and if there is something sinister behind it. The authors note at the end of the book really impacted me because he’s really written this novel as a healing tool in dealing with the loss of his mother. For me it just made the novel all the better.

The Returned is an emotional and thought provoking novel. I was gripped by the intensity of the story and its characters and could not put this book down. If you enjoy books that explore a reality different from our own and one that makes you question our very existence then I recommend you pick up The Returned.

The Returned has been optioned by Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B and will air on ABC this fall under the title “Resurrection”. I can’t wait to watch it! Check out the trailer:

 

 

The Returned by Jason Mott   is touring with TLC Book Tours so be sure to check out the other tour stops to see what others are saying about the book.  You can connect with Jason on his website, Facebook, and Twitter.  Your own copy of The Returned can be purchased at Amazon or Amazon Canada.

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have one copy of The Returned by Jason Mott up for giveaway.  To enter…

  • Leave a comment entering the giveaway for 1 entry.
  • Tweet, share on Facebook, or blog for 2 extra entries.

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on September 14/13.  Good luck!

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Source:  Review copy provided by the publisher as is giveaway copy.  No compensation has been received for this review and all opinions are solely my own. 

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Filed Under: 2013 - 100+ Books, 2013 ARC's, 2013 Book Reviews, 2013 eBooks, TLC Tours

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  1. Sandy says

    August 29, 2013 at 5:12 am

    OMG. I almost can’t even stand watching! How gut-wrenching. That said, I think I’m going to have to read this.

  2. Melanie Backus says

    August 29, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Wow! I am intrigued! I can’t imagine people coming back so I definitely think this would be a very interesting read. Thank you!

  3. Wall-to-wall books says

    August 29, 2013 at 6:57 am

    Well you did it this time!
    I just cried through the while video clip!
    If the book is half as good as that tv series looks, I’m sold!

    Please enter me.
    forevereading at gmail dot com
    I am a follower.
    I will try to add it to my sidebar, but all I have with me is my iPad and it tricky on that.

    • Wall-to-wall books says

      August 29, 2013 at 7:05 am

      Well I did it, added it my sidebar via iPad. Only took me three tries lol. But I did it.

  4. Ashley Kanazawich says

    August 29, 2013 at 7:07 am

    Sign me up! This book/series looks so good! Brought tears to my eyes!

    • Ashley Kanazawich says

      August 29, 2013 at 7:09 am

      I’m Wendy’s (Wall-to-Wall Books) daughter by the way 🙂

  5. bermudaonion (Kathy) says

    August 29, 2013 at 7:15 am

    That sounds creepy but in a good way! Thanks for the giveaway!

  6. Diane says

    August 29, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Thanks for this great giveaway. Fascinating.

  7. ellie says

    August 29, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Intriguing novel. Many thanks.

  8. Judie McDonald says

    August 29, 2013 at 9:31 am

    I wasn’t sure I wanted to read The Returned, as it isn’t my usual genre, however, your review has intrigued me.

  9. Elizabeth says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Nice review. It was eerie, but good.

    THANKS for sharing.

    Elizabeth
    Silver’s Reviews
    My Blog

  10. JJT says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  11. Angela says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:34 am

    That trailer gave me chills! I’d love to read this book. Thanks for the opportunity!

  12. Lisa Garrett says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:53 am

    This is very thought provoking. I would love for this to happen to me.

  13. Nancy says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:59 am

    I’d love to read this one, thanks.

  14. Beth Hoffman says

    August 29, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Your review grabbed my attention, and then when I watched the video, I was enthralled! Thanks for offering a giveaway, Dar!

  15. Diane Castiglione says

    August 29, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Oh, this sounds just wonderful. I would love to read this. Thank you for the wonderful review and a chance to win. What a touching video makes me want all the more to read it.

    I have posted this to face book and tweeted it.
    Thank you again

  16. Carl says

    August 29, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    This sounds like a remarkable book, maybe one of the best this year. I hope the TV series does it justice. Thanks for the giveaway.
    I also tweeted a link to this post: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/373161197861744640

  17. Sandra Furlotte says

    August 29, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    I have heard so many good things about this book and can’t wait to read it.

  18. Bonnie says

    August 29, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Just heard about this book in the last day or so. Sounds great.

    Tweeted – https://mobile.twitter.com/greenurlifenow/status/373169369733296128

  19. Freda Mans says

    August 29, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    I have the two novellas that are for before this book and would love to continue the story with this novel. Thanks for the chance.

    freda.mans[at]gmail.com

    +1 tweeted: https://twitter.com/fredalicious/status/373175345660182528

  20. Anna (Diary of an Eccentric) says

    August 29, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I’m not sure this is my cup of tea, but I must admit you’ve made me curious. And I bet it does generate a lot of questions and make you think. Great review!

  21. Nise' says

    August 30, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    This is a debut that I am so looking forward to reading. Thanks for the giveaway.

  22. Linda Jacobs says

    August 31, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Wow, this looks great! Will definitely have to download a sample. As always, an excellent review!

  23. KATHLEEN BIANCHI says

    September 3, 2013 at 12:17 am

    I know we can’t come back but it makes for an interesting story. I can’t wait to see the series, hopefully after I have read the book.

  24. Lindsey says

    September 3, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Hooray for this giveaway! The queue at the library for this one is awfully long….

  25. Meghan Stith says

    September 3, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  26. Man of la Book says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Not an entry.

    I really liked this book as well (http://manoflabook.com/wp/?p=9578). Didn’t realize it was going to be made into a movie, I think it would make an excellent TV show like Six Feet Under.

  27. Heather J. @ TLC Book Tours says

    September 8, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Thanks for being on the tour!

  28. Jane Squires says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Please enter me – sounds good. want to read and review

  29. Kristin Barnhart says

    September 15, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    This book sounds like it would be an emotional roller coaster. I can’t wait to read it.

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