
LOST IN TOKYO: A girl travels to Japan on a probably impossible quest. LOST IN LOS ANGELES: A traumatized girl travels to California and meets a mysterious boy. IF I TELL: A teen wonders if her father is a serial killer. THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE: Ten families are locked in a bunker to embark on a simulated trip to the moon. THE UNKNOWN: Eight kids learn the shocking reason why they were kidnapped. ĪBOVE THE SKY: A “utopian” society is hiding a big secret. Lynne writes suspenseful page-turners with twists, turns, and surprises. If you like fast-paced thrillers with intriguing mystery, captivating suspense, unexpected twists and turns, heartwarming friendship, a dash of romance, and a surprise ending that brings everything together, don't miss this original must-read! THE UNKNOWN is book one in a completed series of two full-length novels about five girls and three boys who are taken from their homes in the middle of the night and wake up in a frightening and mysterious world full of secrets.

If you like adventurous mysteries with great characters, then I highly recommend this book. "I am an ELA educator, and my class is reading and analyzing The Unknown. "Great book for any student that says 'I get bored quickly!' Trust me! You won't with J.W. What teachers are saying about THE UNKNOWN:

It was a total surprise and explained everything!" - Karon Hoffman, Goodreads ★★★★★

I would recommend this book to any fan of mysteries." - Subba Reddy, Goodreads ★★★★★ "One of the best books I have ever read! I loved the plot twists, unique concept, and beautiful descriptions. Lots of mystery and intrigue. I finished reading this book in awe." - Carly Wilson, Goodreads ★★★★★ This story was utterly unique." - Justine, Book Catharsis ★★★★★ I couldn't have been more wrong! An exhilarating, emotional, fast paced read that I couldn't put down. I thought I had this one all figured out from the very beginning. I almost always anticipate the plot twists. "I have read hundreds of books and it is extremely rare for me to be surprised or give 5 stars. What readers are saying about THE UNKNOWN: **THE UNKNOWN has been selected by educators as recommended or required reading for middle school and high school students across the United States.**

Where in the world are they? Why were they taken away from their families? Will they ever get to go back home? And the most frightening question of all: Will this be the place where they die? They were ripped from their beds in the middle of the night and transported to an unfamiliar and unforgiving new world where there are strict rules, and they are punished if they refuse to obey.Īs the kids grapple with their mysterious new reality, they struggle with disconcerting questions. Eight kids, ages nine to seventeen, awaken to find that almost everything they have ever known has been stolen from them.
