Murmuration
A YA Dystopian Survival Story with a Touch of Magic
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Murmuration
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Narrated by:
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Ink Arnadine
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By:
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Elisabeth Pike
About this listen
SHORTLISTED FOR THE KINDLE STORYTELLER AWARD 2024
Jay is desperate to get off the island to find his missing mother, but when the birds come and the adults disappear, his only job is to keep everyone alive. Murmuration is a startling YA dystopian survival story with a touch of magic from Elisabeth Pike. With high-stakes adventure and a tender love story at its heart, Murmuration will delight fans of The Hunger Games and the Gone series.
When the birds have a message, they will stop at nothing to get your attention. And when a murmur rises and no one notices, it will grow and grow until the whole sky is filled with its noise. The birds came, a whole skyful of them. The next day the adults were gone. Jay is desperate to get off the island to find his mother, but when the adults disappear his only job is to keep everyone alive .
Fee, a mysterious outsider appears, but Jay is sure she's keeping something from him. When she falls dangerously ill, Jay must decide whether he's willing to face his biggest fears to save her.
©2024 Elisabeth Pike (P)2026 Elisabeth PikeCritic Reviews
'A lyrically written dystopian thriller, Pike manages to tackle political issues with a deft hand while keeping up an exciting pace that will appeal to teen and adult readers alike. A stunning debut.' Melissa Welliver, author of My Love Life and the Apocalypse.
'Pike's poetic gift breathes magic into Murmuration. From the initial horror of abandonment, I was swept into a beautiful tale of resilience, unity, and the wonder of the natural world.' J.M. Gale, author of Cupid's a Psycho