A Crack in the Line
A Crack in the Line by Michael Lawrence, published by Harper Collins in August 2004, is a first edition novel comprising 323 pages. This story follows Alaric, who is grappling with the aftermath of his mother’s tragic death in a train crash two years prior. As he navigates a strained relationship with his father and the dilapidated state of their Victorian mansion, a blizzard leads him to a parallel world where his mother is alive, but another person is living his life.
The narrative also introduces Naia, who is trying to move past the trauma of the same accident that nearly claimed her mother. During the snowstorm, she encounters a boy who resembles her and shares her thoughts and memories. The intertwining paths of Alaric and Naia set off a series of events that challenge their understanding of reality and existence. This book explores themes of family, grief, and the complexities of identity within a fantastical framework, appealing to readers interested in juvenile fiction and social themes.
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The mystery has begun
Alaric
It’s been two years since his mother died in a terrible train crash, and Alaric’s life continues to unravel. He and his father are barely on speaking terms, and Withern Rise, their Victorian mansion, is in shambles. Trapped at home during a blizzard, Alaric stumbles into a parallel world; a reality in which his mother is still alive. There’s only one problem … someone else is living his life.
Naia
Naia tries not to dwell on the horrible accident two years ago that nearly took her mother away. Now that life with her parents in Withern Rise has returned to normal, Naia thinks the worst is behind her. But during a freak snowstorm she’s confronted by a stranger. Why does this boy look like her? Why does he have the same thoughts? The same memories? Who is he?
Alaric’s and Naia’s discovery of each other sets off an electrifying chain of events. And as their lives – and lifelines – entwine, the two teenagers uncover a truth with the power to rearrange, or even erase, their very existence.
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