the hidden memory of objects by danielle mages amato

When she discovers she can see memories attached to the objects he left behind, she discovers a brother she never knew: one who organized underground parties, stole from his classmates’ parents, and had a troubling obsession with John Wilkes Booth. Megan Brown has four weeks to clear her dead brother’s name before the police brand him an addict and a criminal. She lives in Dallas with her patient husband, three high-energy children, six (give or take) fish, one overly excitable cocker spaniel, and (the slowest ever) guinea pig named Blaster.ĭANIELLE MAGES AMATO :: THE HIDDEN MEMORY OF OBJECTS Now when she is not writing (or momming), she enjoys training for half-marathons and triathlons as well as camping with her family. After graduation, she spent her days teaching middle schoolers and her nights reading books. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s from Texas A&M University. Lauren Allbright roamed the southern states before landing in Texas and calling it home. Since he doesn’t have a clue how to do that, he uses the scientific process to help him figure it out. Along with a trusted classmate and her brother's charming friend, she chases down the troubling truth about Tyler across Washington, DC, while reclaiming her own stifled identity with a vengeance.When a twelve-year-old and his mother end their serial relocations, he must make friends for the first time ever. However, Megan now realizes that her artistic talent has developed into something more: she can see memories attached to some of Tyler's belongings-and those memories reveal a brother she never knew.Įnlisting the help of an artifact detective who shares her ability and specializes in murderabilia-objects tainted by violence or the deaths of their owners-Megan finds herself drawn into a world of painful personal and national memories. After all, she understands the stories objects can tell-at fifteen, she is a gifted collage artist with a flair for creating found-object pieces.

Determined to figure out what happened in the months before Tyler's death, Megan turns to the things he left behind.

They say he died of a drug overdose, potentially suicide-something Megan cannot accept. Megan Brown's brother, Tyler, is dead, but the cops are killing him all over again. The Hidden Memory of Objects is a highly original and beautifully written debut mystery novel with a speculative element, perfect for readers who loved Gayle Forman's If I Stay. A stunning debut.' -Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless 'Unforgettable and impossible to put down-this novel is heart-pounding suspense at its best.

The hidden memory of objects by danielle mages amato