The Stricken
The Stricken by Morgan Shamy, published by CamCat Publishing in 2024, is a 384-page work presented in English. This narrative explores a unique premise where Clara navigates a world overshadowed by a dark cloud that erases the memories of its inhabitants. When her father mysteriously disappears, Clara becomes the target of the Diviners, souls that feed on memories. With the aid of a mysterious figure, she escapes to Khalom, a parallel city where she learns of her identity as a Noble, possessing the rare ability to traverse between worlds.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that intertwines elements of fantasy, dark themes, and young adult fiction. As Clara grapples with her newfound powers and the dangers posed by the Diviners, she faces challenges at her new school, where her peers harbor deadly intentions. The story delves into themes of memory, identity, and the struggle for control over one’s abilities, all while maintaining a gripping pace that keeps the reader engaged.
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A 2025 Reading the West Book Award Nominee
“The Stricken will keep you guessing with new twists on every page.” –Rosalyn Briar, USA Today bestselling author
“[A] unique, page-turning tale.” —Foreword Reviews
What if our spirits walk to another life while our bodies sleep?
Every day in Clara’s world, a dark cloud descends upon her town. The storm comes like clockwork, erasing everyone’s memories. Everyone except Clara. But after Clara’s father mysteriously disappears, things change. The Diviners, captive souls who feed off memories, come for her. With the help of a mysterious figure, Clara escapes the Diviners and flees to Khalom, a city in a parallel world, where she hopes to find refuge. There, Clara discovers that she is a Noble–one of the few people to have knowledge of both worlds, along with the ability to venture between the two.
Forced to live the Noble life, Clara goes to school with peers who want her dead. Meanwhile, a rare and dangerous power begins to stir inside of her. The power of Death. And it grows until she’s not sure if she can control it. When the Diviners break through the city’s defense and students begin to turn up brain dead, Clara must find a way to harness her newfound power in order to stop the attacks before the city–and her mind–is wiped clean.
For readers who enjoy A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab, Crave by Tracy Wolff, House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig, and A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik.
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