When Karen closes her eyes, the visions come. Through time and space, she sees a place where stolen children sleep. And if Karen denies a young policeman's request for help, the children may never go home again.
Lois Duncan presents a ticking clock mystery with thrills at every turn.
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"This book is my favorite by Lois Duncan. I love the fact that she gave this girl a power that she didn't understand and then at the end helped her get through the pain and hardness of the power from with in her world. I love the fact that the girl worked through all the pain and hardship."
— Katherine (5 out of 5 stars)
“Madeleine Lambert’s tone has a youthful quality that is pleasant to listen to and rings true. The deeper tones of her male characters sound natural as well.”
— AudioFile“[The story] is strong, especially for those who like mysteries and paranormal situations.”
— School Library Journal" I read this in middle school, and loved it! I can't remember the story line at all (which is why I gave 3 stars), but I really thought it was great when I was younger! "
— Tiffany, 2/19/2014" loved this could not put it down was very sad when it was over wanted to read more! "
— Britney, 2/12/2014" I read this years ago and just recently found a copy and read it today. I enjoy Lois Duncan's style. Her books are scary but not too scary. "
— Catherine, 2/8/2014" An interesting story written in 1984. It's surprisingly not that 80's (thankfully) except for the lack of cell phone/modern technology. I'm interested in "mind reading" books lately and found this one on the shelf at the library. I hated the topic the author used to create drama, but it's a personal thing so most will probably not be bothered by that. Otherwise, it was a good, short little paranormal book. "
— Melissa, 2/5/2014" I started to read this after reading I Know What You Did Last Summer, but I didn't like it. I think the plot just didn't interest me at the time. "
— jacky, 1/13/2014" An incredible story...Absolutely loved it! "
— Miss, 1/7/2014" I loved this book when I read it many years ago; not sure what I'd think of it now. "
— Ellen, 1/7/2014" Finnaly finshed this book! i hae to say it was purty good, it started out going kinda slow but the end was dope! "
— Saressa, 1/3/2014" I Love this book sooo much!!!!! "
— Leticia, 12/20/2013" It has been over 10 years since I read this book. I really don't remember it so it must not have been great, but it must not have been horrible either. "
— Laurie, 12/16/2013" While this book was a little predictable, I enjoyed the storyline. I am a Lois Duncan fan, since 'kidhood' so I knew it would be interesting. "
— Stacy, 11/20/2013" This book takes you through a story of a girl who has a different ability to find kidnapped children. "
— Asia, 11/10/2013" I like the idea of this book, I just wish it had been written as an adult book instead of young adult to give it more meat. The concept and main relationship is so interesting but the book doesn't expand as much as I would like. "
— Amanda, 11/6/2013" I loved the book. The writers style is wonderful and so was the book. "
— Lisa, 10/2/2013" This book was AMAZING I absolutly LOVED it!! "
— Caroline, 9/14/2013" This is highly interesting book. It has some "paranormal" aspects with Karen being psychic but it is definitely written different than some of the newer supernatural books these days. It was a very clean book which was pretty refreshing. "
— Brianna, 8/31/2013" This is a book I've read many times. I just love it! "
— Amy, 7/21/2013" I learn a lot about mystery writing from Lois Duncan. While this was not her best YA book, her outlining is very good. For example, the way she builds up the tension and characters to create an eventual mystery to be solved. "
— Lois, 4/30/2013" Just reliving my childhood. "
— Jill, 3/22/2013" Absolute favorite of mine! I read it over and over! "
— Stephanie, 2/27/2013" One of my favourite authors when I was a teen. "
— Tabitha, 1/3/2013" I read this book for a Reading Competition when I was still in middle school and something about it stuck with it. I liked the mystery of it and I thought that the end was a nice way of adding that extra romance without taking away from the rest of the book. "
— Angela, 12/18/2012" I recently read this book. and i found if quiet interesting but not so interesting as the others book ive read before. but it is a really interesting book mostly when it gets to the end, i liked the book. "
— paola, 11/26/2012" This is my most favorite Lois Duncan book I remember reading these books in middle school I loved them so much I will never forget this book as long as I live "
— Maya, 10/25/2012" Not very scary, and one I re-read growing up. "
— Maggie, 9/5/2012" I was like in 5th grade when i read this book and I remember that i could never put it down! "
— Nikki, 8/31/2012Lois Duncan is the author of forty-eight books, ranging from children’s picture books to adult novels, but she is best known for her young adult suspense novels. Many of those have been chosen as American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults and Jr. Literary Guild Selections, and they have won Young Readers Awards in sixteen states and three foreign countries. Six of her novels, including Summer of Fear, Killing Mr. Griffin, Gallows Hill, and Ransom, were made-for-TV movies. Over 300 of her articles and short stories have appeared in Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, McCall’s, Good Housekeeping, and Reader’s Digest. In 1992, Lois received the Margaret A. Edwards Award. Lois has also written novels and nonfiction books for adults, including Who Killed My Daughter?, the true story of her search for the truth behind the brutal murder of the youngest of her five children, eighteen-year-old Kaitlyn.
Madeleine Lambert received her MFA in acting from Brown University and Trinity Rep. Her performances at Trinity Repertory Company include Shelby in Steel Magnolias and Belle in A Christmas Carol. Madeleine graduated with honors from Duke University with majors in theater studies and English and a minor in French. She attended the School at Steppenwolf in Chicago.