The Wishing Game; A Novel

Note: This is a P D F

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A reclusive children’s author mysteriously vanished from the literary world—until now. With his long-awaited new book comes a once-in-a-lifetime competition, offering a prize that could change everything.

"Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power that childhood stories have over us long after we’ve grown up." —V. E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Washington Post, She Reads, Bookreporter

Make a wish…

Lucy Hart grew up knowing the pain of neglect and loneliness, finding solace in the Clock Island series by legendary author Jack Masterson. Now 26, she works as a teacher’s aide, sharing her love of books with young students—especially seven-year-old Christopher Lamb, an orphan who’s stolen her heart. Lucy dreams of adopting him, but without financial stability, that dream feels impossibly out of reach.

But be careful what you wish for…

Just as Lucy is losing hope, Jack Masterson announces his return with a brand-new book—and an extraordinary contest. Four lucky contestants will compete at his home on the real Clock Island, and the winner will receive the only existing copy of his coveted manuscript.

For Lucy, victory could mean securing a future for Christopher. But standing in her way are fierce competitors, ruthless book collectors, and the gruff but undeniably charming Hugo Reese, the Clock Island illustrator. And Jack Masterson? He’s orchestrating the ultimate twist ending—one that just might change all their lives forever.