Erase Me - by Josh Silver (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A struggling teen discovers solace in technology that lets him view the erased memories of others. As he delves into the past of another boy harboring a dark secret, he embarks on a thrilling journey that uncovers a love he was forced to forget. From the author of Fruit Fly comes a coming-of-age dystopian for fans of They Both Died at the End.

Seventeen-year-old Eli was in a near-fatal car crash. As the anniversary looms, his therapist and his family struggle to help him deal with the fallout. The accident has left him emotionally numb, with no memory of the months following the crash.

Desperate to feel something again, Eli discovers a black market for people's memories. Erased memories that others can watch via a virtual reality simulation.

When he enters the story of a boy called Jack, he discovers a dark truth...a mind-blowing secret that sets him on a dangerous journey that could lead his heart back to where it belongs, or shatter his life forever.

Review Quotes

★ "The mystery at the core of the narrative is shrouded in layers of uncertainty, lies, and outright schemes that run a clear thread of tension from the first page to the last. An eerie piece of science fiction with an unsettling, yet hopeful, ending." --Booklist, starred review

★ "An intense page-turner, packed with jaw-dropping moments... For readers who love Adam Silvera's and E. Lockhart's surprising plot twists, this needs to be on display right next to those storytellers." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A visceral and gripping thriller" --Lex Croucher, New York Times bestselling author of Gwen & Art Are Not in Love

"One of the best thrillers I've read. Heart-breaking, unflinching and stunningly dark." --Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First

"An absolutely wild read ... a captivating thriller and a deep delve into the way society deals with trauma." --Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills

"Reads like Black Mirror in book form." --Observer

"A mind-bending gut punch of a thriller" --Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds

"Traumatized teens navigate a labyrinth of betrayal, conspiracies, paranoia, and violence in this brutal psychological thriller....that balances suffering with hope." --Publishers Weekly

"A smart, unpredictable, and emotionally rich roller-coaster ride." --Kirkus Reviews

"[A] fast-paced, cinematic plot, providing readers with an entry point for considering the importance of mental health, recognizing trauma in their own lives, and seeking sources of support." --The Horn Book

About the Author

Josh Silver is the author of HappyHead, which was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize and nominated for the Carnegie Medal; its sequel, Dead Happy; and Erase Me. His experience working with teenagers as a mental health nurse inspires his novels.