About the book
Seventeen-year-old Cardinal has escaped the virus that ravaged his town, leaving its victims alive but without their memories. He chooses to remain in the quarantined zone, caring for a group of orphaned kids in a mountain camp with the help of the former brutal school bully, now transformed by the virus into his best friend. But then a strong-willed and mysterious young woman appears, and the closed-off world Cardinal has created begins to crumble.
A thrilling, fast-paced work of speculative fiction for teens, from a bestselling author, Black River Falls is an unforgettable story about survival, identity, and family.
In a world erased by a virus, what is worth remembering—and what is worth fighting for?
- Found Family: Cardinal, the former bully Greer, and a camp of orphaned kids who have lost their pasts must rely on each other to survive.
- A High-Stakes Teen Survival Story: In a quarantined town cut off from the world, every day is a fight for resources, safety, and the truth.
- A Mysterious Amnesiac: The arrival of a strong-willed girl with no memory threatens to shatter the fragile peace Cardinal has fought to build.
- Gripping YA Science Fiction: Perfect for fans of page-turning YA dystopian thrillers where identity is everything and no one can be trusted.
Editions of Black River Falls
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780544938854
- EBook
- ISBN 9780544391192
Read an Excerpt
Seventeen-year-old Cardinal has escaped the virus that ravaged his town, leaving its victims alive but without their memories. He chooses to remain in the quarantined zone, caring for a group of orphaned kids in a mountain camp with the help of the former brutal school bully, now transformed by the virus into his best friend. But then a strong-willed and mysterious young woman appears, and the closed-off world Cardinal has created begins to crumble.
A thrilling, fast-paced work of speculative fiction for teens, from a bestselling author, Black River Falls is an unforgettable story about survival, identity, and family.
In a world erased by a virus, what is worth remembering—and what is worth fighting for?
- Found Family: Cardinal, the former bully Greer, and a camp of orphaned kids who have lost their pasts must rely on each other to survive.
- A High-Stakes Teen Survival Story: In a quarantined town cut off from the world, every day is a fight for resources, safety, and the truth.
- A Mysterious Amnesiac: The arrival of a strong-willed girl with no memory threatens to shatter the fragile peace Cardinal has fought to build.
- Gripping YA Science Fiction: Perfect for fans of page-turning YA dystopian thrillers where identity is everything and no one can be trusted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black River Falls about?
Seventeen-year-old Cardinal has escaped the virus that ravaged his town, leaving its victims alive but without their memories. He chooses to remain in the quarantined zone, caring for a group of orphaned kids in a mountain camp with the help of the former brutal school bully, now transformed by the virus into his best friend. But then a strong-willed and mysterious young woman appears, and the closed-off world Cardinal has created begins to crumble.
A thrilling, fast-paced work of speculative fiction for teens, from a bestselling author, Black River Falls is an unforgettable story about survival, identity, and family.
In a world erased by a virus, what is worth remembering—and what is worth fighting for?
- Found Family: Cardinal, the former bully Greer, and a camp of orphaned kids who have lost their pasts must rely on each other to survive.
- A High-Stakes Teen Survival Story: In a quarantined town cut off from the world, every day is a fight for resources, safety, and the truth.
- A Mysterious Amnesiac: The arrival of a strong-willed girl with no memory threatens to shatter the fragile peace Cardinal has fought to build.
- Gripping YA Science Fiction: Perfect for fans of page-turning YA dystopian thrillers where identity is everything and no one can be trusted.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Black River Falls?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance
Where can I read a sample of Black River Falls?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780544938854
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Black River Falls?
Jeff Hirsch
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Black River Falls is available as paperback(ISBN 9780544938854) and ebook(ISBN 9780544391192)
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