{"product_id":"the-crossing-9780778369059","title":"The Crossing","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003eBestselling author of\u003cem\u003e A Hell of a Book\u003c\/em\u003e, A READ WITH JENNA \u003cem\u003eTODAY\u003c\/em\u003e SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a deadly pandemic spreads across the globe, two siblings face the ultimate choice: Stay and die, or run and survive. From the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHell of a Book\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwins Virginia and Tommy Matthews have been on their own since they were orphaned at the age of five. Twelve years later, the world begins to collapse around them as a deadly contagion steadily wipes out entire populations and a devastating world war rages on. When Tommy is drafted for the war, the twins are faced with a choice: accept their fate of almost certain death or dodge the draft. Virginia and Tommy flee into the dark night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArmed with only a pistol and their fierce will to survive, the twins set forth in search of a new beginning. Tommy and Virginia must navigate the dangers and wonders of this changed world. But how far will they get before the demons of their past catch up with them?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMott, Jason:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Jason Mott holds a BA in fiction and an MFA in poetry and is the author of two poetry collections. His writing has appeared in numerous literary journals, and he was nominated for the 2009 Pushcart Prize. Jason lives in North Carolina.","brand":"Park Row","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461040017682,"sku":"9780778369059","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0bc9813c-ab10-4c5f-a84f-87542deb30a6.jpg?v=1730053755","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-crossing-9780778369059","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}