The Memory Eater
The Memory Eater by Rebecca Mahoney, published by National Geographic Books on March 14, 2023, is a young adult fiction novel that intertwines elements of magical realism and horror. This 336-page book follows a teenage girl named Alana Harlow, who must confront a memory-devouring monster that has plagued her town of Whistler Beach, Maine, for generations. As Alana grapples with her grandmother’s death and her newfound responsibilities, she uncovers unsettling truths about her family’s legacy and the monster that feeds on the memories of those seeking to forget.
In this narrative, Alana’s journey is marked by her struggle to reclaim her stolen memories while attempting to contain the unleashed Memory Eater. The story delves into themes of grief, trauma, and the complexities of memory, as Alana learns that her family’s magic is intertwined with the town’s history. Readers will find a rich exploration of the consequences of tampering with memories and the hidden secrets that can emerge from confronting one’s past. This edition, presented in English, invites readers into a world where the boundaries of reality and memory blur, revealing the profound impact of loss and the fight against darkness.
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A teenage girl must save her town from a memory-devouring monster in this piercing exploration of grief, trauma, and memory, from the author of The Valley and the Flood.
For generations, a monster called the Memory Eater has lived in the caves of Whistler Beach, Maine, surviving off the unhappy memories of those who want to forget. And for generations, the Harlows have been in charge of keeping her locked up—and keeping her fed.
After her grandmother dies, seventeen-year-old Alana Harlow inherits the family business. But there’s something Alana doesn’t know: the strange gaps in her memory aren’t from an accident. Her memories have been taken—eaten. And with them, she’s lost the knowledge of how to keep the monster contained.
Now the Memory Eater is loose. Alana’s mistake could cost Whistler Beach everything—unless she can figure out how to retrieve her memories and recapture the monster. But as Alana delves deeper into her family’s magic and the history of her town, she discovers a shocking secret at the center of the Harlow family business and learns that tampering with memories always comes at a price.
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