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Murmuration was shortlisted for the Kindle Storyteller Award 2024! The awards ceremony was on November 6th and unfortunately I didn’t win but it was still amazing to be shortlisted! The winner was the very worthy J.D.Kirk. You can find out more about the shortlisting here:
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/kindle-storyteller-award-2024-shortlist-announced
Murmuration is a Young Adult dystopia with a touch of magic. It has crossover appeal so adults and young adults alike will be drawn into Jay and Fee’s world… If you like birds, magic, high-stakes adventure, and a little love thrown in, then you’ll love Murmuration!
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.
Early 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.
‘An incredible debut from Elisabeth Pike: imaginative and haunting, with a message to our world. Murmuration is very well crafted and beautifully written, feeding and teasing the reader just enough at the right times to keep the intrigue and suspense. Perfect for Young Adult readers.’
Rachel Rivers Porter, author of Kiss of the Tsunami.
‘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
‘It’s extraordinary, quite unlike anything I’ve read before. Partly science fiction, partly a reworking of Lord of the Flies, partly contemporary social and political commentary, partly fantasy, partly a eulogy to the wild landscape of the Essex coast.’
Peter W, ARC reader.
‘I was totally hooked! Loved the story and the characters so much.’ Sarah E.
‘I’m in love with it!!! Wow.’ Vic B.
‘I couldn’t stop reading, brilliant world-building and so many great characters.’ Naomi M.
‘I adored this book from start to finish. Very rarely do I find a book that hooks me in as much as this one did! Definitely one of the best books I’ve read this year 10/10!!’ Rosa, YA reader.
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Liz x
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