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Memory Minefield

Young AdultReality-BentMystery

Ari is a victim of a memory loss pandemic, and Jeremy is pretending to be one. They meet twice a week at a government-mandated counseling group.

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I absolutely loved this short novella. It’s a quick read that keeps you turning the pages, wondering what’s going to happen next.
Sarah Calaway ★★★★★ Goodreads
Exploring the meaning of memory, identity, betrayal, and its consequences, Memory Minefield is a thriller in interpersonal tension.
Aniket Kadam ★★★★★ Goodreads
I highly recommend this novella to anyone seeking an engaging and thought-provoking read, as it will definitely deliver.
Dominic Bachmann ★★★★★ Goodreads
About the story

A shocking pandemic leaves 0.5% of the population with total memory loss.

Ari Cortez wakes up with no recollection of herself. The stories her parents and best friend tell her about who she was don’t line up, so when she finds a cryptic letter with instructions on how to get her real memories back, she takes the risk.

Jeremy Sargo wakes up to news that his best friend lost his memories and moved away. To distract himself, and make some extra cash, he volunteers for paid research testing as a fake memory loss victim. The scam works, but he takes it one step too far.

While Ari struggles to recover her memories, Jeremy fights to keep his a secret. It’s only a matter of time before their true identities are exposed.

Publisher
Lost Island Press
Pages
140
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Mel Torrefranca
About the author

Mel Torrefranca is a full-time author and founder of Lost Island Press. Her books feature morally gray characters, bold endings, and a pinch of awkward humor. Mel discovered her passion for writing at the age of seven and published her debut novel Leaving Wishville during high school. She also drinks way too many lattes.

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