The Empty Mirror, James Lincoln Collier
The Empty Mirror, James Lincoln Collier
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The Empty Mirror

Author: James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 3 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: AudioBookShelf

Published: 04/01/2013

Synopsis

Nick Hodges had always been a troublesome boy. Growing up an orphan in his Uncle Jack's care in a small New England town wasn't easy. Everyone was a little wary, a little watchful—a little too watchful. One day, while Nick is walking in the woods, a neighbor thinks she sees him miles from where he actually is. Soon a series of events reinforcing Nick's hotheaded reputation unfold. The incidents become increasingly serious until, finally, Nick is the scapegoat for a much more sinister crime, one that he wouldn't even think of committing. As he uncovers history of the town's influenza epidemic, and as he observes a strange occurrence in the graveyard, Nick begins to suspect something out of the ordinary is happening. And when he sees a figure running in the woods wearing the mirror image of his own shirt, Nick starts to piece together some of the answers—answers no one could have imagined. James Lincoln Collier has written a haunting story of a boy and his reflection—and what happens when two souls want to inhabit the same living body.

About James Lincoln Collier

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

About Adam Verner

Adam Verner is a full-time narrator and voice talent with over one hundred titles recorded. He is the recipient of AudioFile Earphones Awards for Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck and The Big It by A. B. Guthrie, Jr. Adam earned his MFA in acting from the Chicago College of the Fine Arts at Roosevelt University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Reem on February 04, 2020

Thriller book and interesting......more

Goodreads review by Justine on November 07, 2021

I listened to the audiobook. Our protagonist wakes up one morning feeling something was not right. He later discovers what was wrong but find it hard to confide in anyone about it, He was convinced no one would believe him. Then he is accused of crimes he did not commit. I found in incredibly frustra......more

Goodreads review by Athena on September 08, 2018

I bought this book when I was a kid, but never actually read it because I realized it was historical fiction and hated that at the time. What a shame. I enjoyed this book immensely as an adult and I think I would have loved it even more as a kid. In fact, I think it would have actually freaked 8-yea......more

Goodreads review by Nora on March 25, 2025

I got this book because I didn’t have any other books to read at the moment and it was a pretty good book. I really love ghost stories so this was a good book for me and my interest. I give it three star because I feel like the ending was very rushed, they could’ve wrapped the ending up better Overa......more

Goodreads review by Soren on May 15, 2023

This is a seriously cool concept with a friendly and likable protagonist and the background of a deep tragedy people today like to forget about. If I'd read this book as a kid (I am now an adult and read it as a gift) it would have stayed with me a long time.......more

Quotes

“The easy-going relationship Nick shares with his uncle adds a level of believability to the book. Plot twists, the supernatural element, and a first person narrative all help to make this an excellent choice for reluctant readers.”  Children's Literature

“Some lessons on the importance of not forgetting the past are included in this fast-paced novel that will hook readers with a spooky ghost story while giving them interesting historical information.” School Library Journal

“Collier’s challenging novel effectively combines historical fiction with a genuinely spooky supernatural tale.” Horn Book

“Spooky and satisfying.” Kirkus Reviews

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