In Jason Mott's haunting and unforgettable debut novel, The Returned, an impossible miracle is occurring all across the globe. This is Part 1 in the exciting and much anticipated prequels to Jason Mott's The Returned – 'Fantastically readable' – The Times Praise for Jason Mott 'With fine craftsmanship and a deep understanding of the human condition, Jason Mott has woven a tale that is in turns tragic and humorous and terrifying' – Eowyn Ivey, Author of The Snow Child 'Could be the next Lovely Bones' – Entertainment Weekly 'Fantastically readable' – The Times 'Gripping' – Shortlist 'Mott tackles some big themes here, especially the vagaries of spirituality, and scores with one of the most emotionally resonant works in many seasons' – Essence Magazine 'It will...make you question what it means to be human and what you'd do in a similar situation'-The Sun 'Get in early before the hype begins' – Star Magazine 'Mott tackles some big themes here, especially the vagaries of spirituality, and scores with one of the most emotionally resonant works in many seasons' – Essence Magazine 'The Returned transforms a brilliant premise into an extraordinary and beautifully realized novel. My spine is still shivering from the memory of this haunting story. Wow.' -Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Monster of Florence This is the beginning of the Returned Part 1 – The First Part 2 – The Sparrow Part 3 – The Choice The Returned