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by Andrew Klavan
High schooler Charlie West just woke up in a nightmare. He’s strapped to a chair. He’s covered in blood and bruises. He hurts all over. And a strange voice outside the door just ordered his death. Charlie West is a good kid. The last thing he can remember, he was a normal high-school student doing normal things—working on his homework, practicing karate, daydreaming of becoming an air force pilot, writing a pretty girl’s number on his hand. How long ago was that? And more to the point . . . How is he going to get out of this room alive? By calling on his deepest reserves of strength and focus, Charlie manages a desperate escape . . . only to find out that this nightmare isn't ending. There's a whole year of his life that he can't remember—a year in which he was convicted of murdering his best friend and working with terrorists. Now, with the police hunting him and a band of killers on his trail, he's got to find the answers to some of the deepest questions there are: Who am I? What do I stand for? And how am I going to stay alive? From Edgar Award winning and bestselling author Andrew Klavan comes the first installment of The Homelanders series. Exciting young adult suspense novel Approximately 82,000 words Part of the Homelanders series Book 1: The Last Thing I Remember Book 2: The Long Way Home Book 3: The Truth of the Matter Book 4: The Final Hour
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As the quintessential amnesia thriller, this novel mirrors the high-stakes confusion and constant movement found in Klavan's work. Fans will appreciate the relentless pace and the protagonist's desperate search for his own identity while being hunted by unknown forces.
Like Charlie West, Thomas wakes up in a dangerous situation with no memory of his past and must rely on his instincts to survive. The book shares the same sense of immediate peril and the mystery of a larger organization pulling the strings.
This book captures the same high-octane energy and teen-hero-against-the-world dynamic. It features a young protagonist thrust into a world of espionage and danger, requiring quick thinking and physical resilience similar to the Homelander series.
Sharing the 'on the run' DNA of Klavan's series, this story follows a protagonist who must stay hidden while being pursued by a powerful enemy. The focus on survival and the discovery of hidden capabilities will resonate strongly with fans.
by Rick Yancey
This novel offers a similarly gritty and intense atmosphere where trust is a luxury and survival is the only goal. The narrative's focus on a young person navigating a world where they are constantly hunted matches the tone of The Last Thing I Remember.
Fans of the tactical and training aspects of Charlie West's journey will enjoy this grounded look at a secret organization training young people for dangerous missions. It maintains a fast pace and a focus on overcoming extreme adversity.
This book features a young hero targeted by a powerful, shadowy corporation, much like the antagonists in Klavan's series. It blends action with a mystery regarding the protagonist's unique situation and the organization's ultimate goals.
While leaning more into the supernatural, this book shares the 'world gone wrong' intensity and the need for a young protagonist to step up in a high-pressure environment. The pacing is relentless and the stakes are life-or-death from the start.
by April Henry
For readers who enjoyed the psychological puzzle of Charlie's missing memories, this thriller focuses on a protagonist uncovering secrets about her past and her identity. It maintains a high level of suspense and personal stakes.
This novel features a protagonist who discovers they don't fit into the established social order and must fight against a conspiracy. The combination of physical training, action sequences, and a struggle against a controlling system mirrors Klavan's themes.
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