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From bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes an ambitious and heartrending story of immigrants, deception, and second chances.

On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the darkness around Alcatraz. A prison guard’s only daughter—one of the youngest civilians who lives on the island—has gone missing. Tending the warden’s greenhouse, convicted bank robber Tommy Capello waits anxiously. Only he knows the truth about the little girl’s whereabouts, and that both of their lives depend on the search’s outcome.

Almost two decades earlier and thousands of miles away, a young boy named Shanley Keagan ekes out a living in Dublin pubs. Talented and shrewd, Shan dreams of shedding his dingy existence and finding his real father in America. The chance finally comes to cross the Atlantic, but when tragedy strikes, Shan must summon all his ingenuity to forge a new life in a volatile and foreign world.

Skillfully weaving these two stories, Kristina McMorris delivers a compelling novel that moves from Ireland to New York to San Francisco Bay. As her finely crafted characters discover the true nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal, they are forced to confront the lies we tell—and believe—in order to survive.

“Will grab your heart on page one and won’t let go until the end.
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“Kristina McMorris evokes such a strong sense of place that to open her books feels less like reading and more like traveling. Her absorbing new novel..[is an] epic, deeply felt tale of struggle and second chances… a transporting piece of historical fiction.” —BookPage

“[A] gripping immigrant saga…it is also a portrait of America during a turbulent time and a quest that ends in triumph. Readers will be caught up in this well-told story.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

“Beautifully written with mesmerizing details, this is one of those books that sticks with a reader… extensively researched and the historical images are incredibly accurate… an absolute must-have.” —VOYA Magazine

“In terms of both the character and the era, McMorris took a chance, and she succeeded. And the careful plotting—another McMorris hallmark—pays off in an absorbing story. The Edge of Lost is about taking—and making—chances. A satisfying read.” —Kitsap Sun

"McMorris manages to pack this book with all the messiness and nuances of a life. Her vivid descriptions and use of language make you feel like the fly on the wall...I heartily recommend embarking on this journey." —The Daily Herald

“Grabs readers from the very start and doesn't let up until the dynamic conclusion. The Edge of Lost is another work of genius by the talented Kristina McMorris.” —Fresh Fiction

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The Pieces We Keep
“The past collides with the present in this sensitive and multilayered story where the discovery of long-held family secrets leads to healing. The contemporary twist will be a treat for fans of World War II historical fiction.” —Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Me and Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

“McMorris’ strong pacing keeps the two stories zipping along and all its many strings connected for a gratifying conclusion.” —Kirkus Reviews

Bridge Of Scarlet Leaves
“Impeccably researched and beautifully written.” —Karen White

“Readers of World War II fiction will devour Kristina McMorris's Bridge of Scarlet Leaves, a poignant, authentic story of Japanese and American lovers crossed not only by the stars but by the vagaries of war and their own country's prejudices.” —Jenna Blum

Letters From Home
“An absolutely lovely debut novel filled with endearing characters and lively descriptions. Fans of World War II romantic fiction will definitely enjoy this fast-paced story.” —Kristin Hannah

“A tender and heartfelt glimpse of a time long past. While wholly original, it's filled with characters as beloved as your own grandparents. Propelled by the epic sweep of world war, yet warmed by intimate human moments, this story will linger in the reader's memory long after the last page is turned.” —Susan Wiggs

About the Author

Kristina McMorris is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her background includes ten years of directing public relations for an international conglomerate as well as extensive television experience. Inspired by true personal and historical accounts, her novels have garnered twenty national literary awards and include Letters from Home, Bridge of Scarlet Leaves, The Pieces We Keep, The Edge of Lost, and Sold on a Monday, in addition to novellas in the anthologies A Winter Wonderland and Grand Central. A frequent guest speaker and workshop presenter, she holds a BS in international marketing from Pepperdine. She lives with her husband and two sons in Oregon. For more, visit KristinaMcmorris.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington (December 31, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496730259
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496730251
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches

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KRISTINA MCMORRIS is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and seven historical novels, including the million-copy bestseller SOLD ON A MONDAY. The recipient of more than twenty national literary awards, she previously hosted weekly TV shows for Warner Bros. and an ABC affiliate, beginning at age nine with an Emmy Award-winning program, and owned a wedding-and-event-planning company until she had far surpassed her limit of "Y.M.C.A." and chicken dances. Kristina lives near Portland, Oregon, where she somehow manages to be fully deficient of a green thumb and not own a single umbrella. For more, visit KristinaMcMorris.com

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INTERESTING

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I found this book to be quite interesting. I wasn’t certain at first as to whether I was going to like it but I actually did enjoy reading it. I would have liked the ending to go on a little longer so as to see the kind of relationship he could have with the man he just met.

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In 1919, a 12-year-old Irish boy named Shan Keagan sets sail for the United States in search of his long-lost American sailor/father. After his mother died, Shan had been left in the care of his uncle, who accompanied him on the voyage, but who unfortunately died just as the ship pulled into New York. In order to make it past customs without being turned over to an orphanage, Shan pleads with an Italian family to pretend he is with them. When they agree, Shan's identity becomes Tommy Capello. The pretense was intended to be a temporary measure, but Shan/Tommy becomes an integral part of the family. He bonds with the family's son and daughter as if they are real siblings. He builds an especially close relationship with older "brother" Nick. The Capellos are a hard-working family, so Shan is expected to contribute to the household income. At first he uses his extraordinary vaudeville skills of singing, telling funny stories and performing impressions at a night club, but the family decides that a speak easy is no place for a young man, so he joins Mr. Capello in the plumbing business.

An early part of the story follows Shan and his adoptive family for four years. Author Kristina McMorris paints an enjoyable tableau of family life for the working-class Italian immigrants. While they are usually happy, events occur which alienate Nick from the rest of the family, especially from his father and Shan. Then the action skips to 1935. In a classic case of "wrong place. wrong time," Shan unwittingly gets involved in a bank robbery and ends up at the infamous prison of Alcatraz. He struggles just to get by and serve his time. His singing talents are discovered, and he is asked by the warden to perform at special occasions for important outside visitors, such as congressmen. Shan becomes a trusted prisoner, who is allowed to work at the warden's garden house. There he surreptitiously and dangerously befriends a young daughter of a prison guard.

Shan begins to receive strange, coded messages that could be interpreted to imply that he will be the subject of a prison break, which is the last thing he wants to do. The punishment for such a move could be death (shot on sight) or solitary confinement in the dark, cold dungeons with only bread and water. Extra time would be added to his sentence, and all privileges would be removed. The rest of the book deals with the mystery behind the messages. There were some major surprises, which I dare not reveal in a review.

I admire the research Kristina McMorris did to make this story sound real whether the setting was Ireland, New York, or Alcatraz. I gained an appreciation for the immigrant experience and learned a lot I didn't know about the plight of prisoners on Alcatraz Island. It is a very satisfying read, which I highly recommend.

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I stayed up until 5am

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I have to be at work in 3 hours, haven't slept all night... and I'm not upset in the least. This story is amazing. What a journey! I enjoyed "Sold on a Monday," But I found this book to be far superior in every way. I'll definitely continue reading Kristina's books. I believe I read she's from Oregon... me, too :)

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An interesting journey

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The book is a little schizophrenic, for lack of a better word, but I really enjoyed it. The ending was unexpected, and then that wasn't the ending and it kept going, but it didn't disappoint. It's a worthy read.

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A GRIPPING STORY FROM A REMARKABLE WRITER

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As a reader, finding a new remarkable storyteller is a joy. “The Edge of Lost” is the second novel written by Kristina McMorris that I’ve read and I’m pleased she happened along. Her work is compelling and moving, and her research into background material is remarkable. Research is essential if I’m to enjoy historical fiction.

Shanley Keagan is a product of early 1900 Ireland. Life is not easy and early tragedies send him to the United States where, as a precocious 12-year old he begins making pennies in the dives and pubs of New York City. He works as a comedian and vaudevillian performer, getting quiet snickers and some limited notoriety. An Italian family takes him in to replace a son that died and he becomes a family member with the parents, their daughter, and son. He soon becomes Tommy Capello, being informally given a deceased boy’s name by the family.

A crime leader who appreciates his work in the club also informally adopts him. The bad guy also employs his pseudo brother, who rises to be a high-powered capo.

Family turmoil and unfortunate association with underworld figures eventually land Tommy on the Rock of Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay. He has settled in for his long sentence when he discovers an escape has been planned for him and, because he has befriended the young daughter of a brutal prison guard he decides to attempt it, taking her along. That’s it for disclosing the storyline.

McMorris does a masterful job of studying family relationships, the disturbing association of criminals, the culture of prison environment, and behavior of the upstanding when caught up in unsavory situations. The characters in her novel are realistic, complex, and driven by human behavior to which we can all relate. The pacing and continuity of her story never becomes too complex to weaken the reality. One must continue to read, ignoring other more pressing issues such as eating and sleeping.

I strongly recommend that you pick up her books, settle in for an entertaining read, and return to your normal living pattern when the reading is completed. You’ll have much to contemplate.

Schuyler T Wallace
Author of TIN LIZARD TALES

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The Edge of Lost

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What an unexpected pleasure this book was to read. Enjoyed every minute of it all the more so because it was my first time reading this author.

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pamela nicholls

Improbable from beginning to end

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Unfortunately I could never get past the improbability of the events and storyline from the outset. The sudden emigration from Ireland on a whim by a pair who could barely scrape together a shilling, the death of uncle will, the adoption on Ellis Island, to the completely unbelievable friendship with Sadie and escape from Alcatraz. Added to which, I thought characters were poorly drawn and there was a distinct lack of descriptive quality throughout.

Ellen Conrad

Good Depth of Characters, but some difficult circumstances to read about

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 15, 2019

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AS posted on Goodreads: "Only because I was curious about how this story ended up at Alcatraz, did I keep reading. I was at first intrigued by the immigration from Ireland to USA, but the reasons and conditions were so harsh I almost quit reading then. I was encouraged by the way Shan was accepted into the other immigrant family - and the author does write realistically about relationships. That is why this moved up to 2 stars. It stayed at 2 stars because I didn't enjoy the prison perspective. So, I actually skipped over the prison breakout section, picking up again when Shan is back in Ireland and learns important facts about his family there. IF you can handle any of these scenes better than I can, this books is for you. There is good depth of character. But if you can't, then I do not recommend this book."

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Dawn

Fell Right Into the Story

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Often heart rending stories pulled together by the main character’s life long search for family and home. The bewilderingly diverse situations created an entertaining picture of America and Ireland in the early 1900’s.
Well written, well researched recommended reading.

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Linda Pfeiffer

All round, a good story well told.

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The prologue opens with a missing child in October 1937 on the Island of Alcatraz. Then we are immediately transported back in time, to Dublin, Ireland in March of 1919, where we learn about a young orphan boy named Shanley Keagan who is performing as a singer/comedian in Pubs to earn enough money to feed himself and his Uncle Will. Or as the author writes, "They were nomads on a constant for food, shelter, and safety." Eventually they head off to New York City to see if Shan can make it as an entertainer in the U.S. But when Uncle Will dies aboard the ocean liner, Shanley has to fend for himself and make a new life with an Italian family he met on the ship.

The plot will come around to explaining who was on Alcatraz twenty-eight years later, and why the child is missing as the author wraps up her story and ties up the loose ends for her readers.

All round, a good story well told.

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