The Arrivals
The second adult novel from the internationally bestselling author Melissa Marr
Chloe knew she shouldn’t have gone into the bar last night. Now, in
addition to a pounding headache and weak limbs, she’s got the guilt of
five years sobriety down the drain.
When she wakes, she’s not in
the world she knows. She’s in The Wasteland, a world populated by
monsters and unfamiliar landscapes, in the company of people just like
her, pulled to the Wasteland out of time and place, for reasons no one
knows or understands. Once there, though, their mission is clear: keep
the peace, protect each other, and try not to die, because sometimes,
after six days of death, you might not wake up.
But things are
changing in the Wasteland. And for Jack and Kitty, brother and sister
from a Wild West frontier town; Edgar, a Prohibition rumrunner and
Kitty’s former lover; Francis, a former hippie and general peacemaker;
Melody, a mentally-unbalanced 50s housewife; and Hector, a former
carnival artist, the careful balance they’ve been keeping for years is
about to be upset. All of them, and Chloe, are about to get the answer
they’ve been looking for years: why have they been brought to the
Wasteland in the first place? And will it be possible for them to get
back home?
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Melissa Marr
Melissa Marr is a master of weaving the dark and beautiful together, creating stories that pulse with magic, mystery, and a sense of foreboding. Known for her immersive world-building and compelling characters, Marr's books often explore the blurred lines between the supernatural and the human world. Her works delve into themes of desire, power, and the consequences of choices—capturing the essence of human complexity, no matter how fantastical the setting.
Born in the U.S. and a lifelong lover of mythology and folklore, Marr’s storytelling has been shaped by her fascination with the unknown and the fantastical. Her debut series, Wicked Lovely, introduced readers to a richly crafted world of fairies, where the boundaries between light and dark magic are never as clear-cut as they seem. The series’ popularity skyrocketed, earning her a devoted following and securing her place as a significant voice in YA fantasy. Marr’s talent lies in her ability to take well-worn tropes and twist them into something fresh, combining romance, danger, and mystery in ways that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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