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Out of Nowhere Gerard Whelan

Out of Nowhere By Gerard Whelan

Out of Nowhere by Gerard Whelan

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Summary

A young boy wakes up in a strange location remembering only his name, and with all evidence of the outside world seemingly erased. What has happened? And who are the strange monks looking after him? A chilling science fiction adventure from a master storyteller.

Out of Nowhere Summary

Out of Nowhere by Gerard Whelan

A boy wakes up in bed in a room built of stone. He knows his name is Stephen, but he can remember nothing else about himself. He discovers that he's in a remote monastery being looked after by a group of monks. Beyond the monastery walls, all traces of human life have simply disappeared. Villages deserted, doors left open, with taps left running, but no people. And with all means of communication down, he has no way of knowing if the rest of the world has disappeared too.

Then the visitors arrive, strange men with unnatural powers, and when he discovers who they really are it turns his whole world inside out and changes everything he ever believed.

Out of Nowhere was shortlisted for the Reading Association of Ireland Award 2001.

Out of Nowhere Reviews

'enthralling thriller with a great twist at the end'

-- The Observer

'An excellent book ... I found myself intrigued by and drawn into the fascinating world that Whelan weaves around his characters. The frenetic pace keeps us constantly turning the pages.'

-- Sunday Business Post * Sunday Business Post *

'The sort of story to make your hair stand on end. It keeps its biggest surprise to the end --as all good thrillers do!'

-- Southside People * Southside People *

'By page ten I was so absorbed. This is an absorbing action-adventure story, but it's also a study of what it is to be human and how difficult it is to disentangle oneself from violence. It's far more imaginative and better written than most and its essential seriousness is undercut with humour. A damned good read, no matter what age you are.'

-- Siobhan Parkinson - IT Magazine

'It makes the X-files look cosy.'

-- RTE Guide * RTE Guide *

'In this taut thriller Whelan has created an imaginatively eerie new world.'

-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *

'Not for the faint hearted! This thriller, with its twists and turns is certainly one that kids will love to fear!'

-- Parent & Teacher Magazine

'Prepare to accept the fact that the world as you know it no longer exists...'

-- Irish Independent * Irish Independent *

'This is science fiction with a strong allegorical element to it. It is also fun.'

-- Children's Books in Ireland * Children's Books in Ireland *

About Gerard Whelan

Gerard Whelan was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and has lived and worked in several European countries. After some time living in Dublin, he has returned to live in his native Wexford. He is the author of many books for children and a multiple award-winner. His first novel, The Guns of Easter, won the Eilis Dillon Memorial Award for first-time writers. Dream Invader later won the Bisto Book of the Year Award. He has also been shortlisted for the Reading Association of Ireland awards. Gerard is also the author of A Winter of Spies and Out of Nowhere.

Additional information

GOR010791406
9780862786373
0862786371
Out of Nowhere by Gerard Whelan
Gerard Whelan
Used - Good
Paperback
O'Brien Press Ltd
1999-10-01
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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