If You Find Me

By: Emily Murdoch

Narrated by: Tai Sammons

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

A deeply compelling mix of high school drama and page-turning mystery that asks profound questions about family, truth, and love

Fourteen-year-old Carey and six-year-old Jenessa have been living in the woods with their mother for as long as they can remember; the sheltering trees and a broken-down camper are all they know. But what they’ve never been told is that Carey vanished from the real world ten years ago, when their mother took her, causing an uproar in the media - and in her father’s life.

Now, abandoned by the mother they trusted, they’re often left alone for long periods of time to fend for themselves - but, in one moment, everything changes. They’re found by Carey’s father and thrust into a bright and perplexing new world, one of shopping malls, shiny appliances, new clothes, and mouth-watering food. Carey desperately wants to believe in this new reality but is held back by a deep and painful loyalty to her mentally ill mother, who gave Carey her violin and taught her how to play the soaring music that helps her survive.

And then there’s the other piece of Carey’s past that haunts her, the story of what happened to her and Jenessa on that dark night in the woods - the reason Jenessa hasn’t spoken a word in over a year. Will Carey ever be able to trust her father and his family enough to fit into this new life? Will Jenessa finally break her silence and ruin the cocoon of safety that Carey’s built so carefully around them? And what will happen if the secret comes out?

©2013 Emily Murdoch (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc

Critic reviews

“Grabbed me by the heart on page one and didn’t let go till the very last word. Murdoch’s language is lovely, her storytelling gripping.” (Carol Lynch Williams, PEN Award-winning author of The Chosen One)

“Within two pages, I was so hopelessly hooked, I felt like the story had attached itself to me…Original and suspenseful, but most of all, it was Carey’s voice that had me flipping the pages…One of those books you devour.” (Jennifer Brown, author of Hate List)

“Searing…Hurt my heart and will probably haunt my dreams—a beautiful book about survival, identity, family, love, and so much more.” (Jenny Downham, author of Before I Die)

Well written and well read

Loved this book! great descriptions, interesting story, excellent character development and the narrator read it well!

Excellent well-written story

This story covers challenging subject matter but in a very manageable way. It is essentially a story about courage , perseverance and love. I highly recommend it!

Remarkable!

I loved this powerful, gripping story. It is a celebration of the human spirit. Best book I've read in a long time.

One of the Best

This was one of the best Audible books I've enjoyed. The narration was so good, capturing the young girl's voice and accent without

worth the read

i really enjoyed listening. it was a dark and sad life she had in the beginning, but i was emersed into it and had to keep listening. it ended well. im glad i read it, or listened to it. it was my first audible book. it allowed me ro do things and work arlund the house while i listened and went for a walk. looking forward to my next book

Great story!

Believable and captivating. Had to sit in the driveway to finish it as I couldn't quit till the end.

Sunshine after the Rain

A wonderfully told story,. Many of life's realities tucked away in this book's pages. Truth told with a purenwss and innocence. There is hope!

Great book

Easy listen. A lot of heart in the story and read. Interesting plot and good characters.

Captivating

I cannot say enough good things about this book. The writer has a way with words that as you listen you become Carrie and you feel her struggle and strength. Wow, an amazing read.

Breathtaking

kept me on the edge of my seat and brought me to tears. i just love Audible