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High-school student Charlie West awakens in a concrete bunker, bloody and bruised, with no memory of the past year of his life. He discovers he has been convicted of murdering his former best friend and must clear his name while evading authorities. The thriller follows Charlie as he attempts to uncover the truth about what happened during his missing year while staying alive. This is the first book in the The Last Thing I Remember series.
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Imagine waking up in a concrete bunker with no memory, bloody and bruised, only to discover you've been convicted of murdering your best friend and escaped from prison. The mind-bending mystery keeps readers on their toes as Charlie pieces together fragmented memories while running for his life, with twists that will leave them gasping. If your kid loves the tension and twists of "The Hunger Games" or the psychological suspense of "Gone Girl," they'll be hooked on this pulse-pounding thriller. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who want a fast-paced mystery with high stakes and a protagonist fighting to reclaim his identity.