Time Will Tell
Time Will Tell by Barry Lyga is a young-adult thriller published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on October 4, 2022. This 448-page novel explores the intertwining narratives of four teens who unearth a time capsule buried by their parents in 1986. Alongside nostalgic items, they discover a blood-stained hunting knife and a chilling note, setting the stage for a gripping mystery that connects the past with the present.
As Elayah, Liam, Marcie, and Jorja delve deeper into the secrets of their parents, they confront themes of prejudice and the lingering impact of past actions. The story alternates between the present day and 1986, revealing how the sins of the past resonate in contemporary life. Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and suspense as the teens navigate the complexities of their discoveries, ultimately uncovering truths that some may go to great lengths to protect.
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A young-adult thriller ricocheting between the bigotry of the past and present as teens unravel their parents’ secrets. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying — now in paperback!
Four teens have dug up the time capsule that their parents buried in 1986 and never bothered to recover. But in addition to the expected ephemera of mixtapes, Walkmans, photographs, letters, toys, and assorted junk, Elayah, Liam, Marcie, and Jorja discover something sinister: a hunting knife stained with blood and wrapped with a note. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to kill anyone.”
As the action dramatically alternates between the present day and 1986, the mystery unfolds and the sins of the past echo into today. The teens haven’t just unearthed a time capsule: they’ve also dug up pain and secrets that someone–maybe one of their own parents–is willing to kill for.
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