The Shamshine Blind: A Novel Kelly Barnhill So Gwen's not upset at

So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks

When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn’t think much of it at first…except to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived

as she grapples with the cost of secrecy and the complexities of freedom and desire

this book will remind readers of classic bestsellers like Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

The Shamshine Blind: A Novel Kelly Barnhill So Gwen's not upset atA beguiling blend of noir detective story and science fiction perfect for fans of Michael Chabon and Emily St. John Mandel, this fiercely intelligent and utterly original debut (Anna North, New York Times bestselling author) imagines a world where emotions have been weaponized, and a small town law enforcement agent uncovers a conspiracy to take down whats left of American democracy. In an alternate 2009, the United States has been a second rate power