The Dead-Tossed Waves

Carrie Ryans sensational new novel reveals more of the secrets of the world after the return of the Unconsecrated and introduces a new heroine who must tangle with her mothers secrets.

Gabry lives a quiet life, secure in her town next to the sea and behind the Barrier. Shes content to let her friends dream of the Dark City up the coast while she watches from the top of her lighthouse. Home is all shes ever known and, and all she needs for happiness.

But life after the Return is never safe and there are threats even the Barrier cant hold back.

Gabrys mother thought she left her secrets behind in the Forest of Hands and Teeth, but, like the dead in their world, secrets dont stay buried. And now, Gabrys world is crumbling.

One night beyond the Barrier . . .

One boy Gabrys known forever and one veiled in mystery . . .

One reckless moment, and half of Gabrys generation is dead, the other half imprisoned.

Now Gabry knows only one thing: if she has any hope of a future, she must face the forest of her mothers past.