The Wishing Game & Related Reads 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
The Wishing Game
The Lost Story
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529436280
Overview:
Two deeply human, atmosphere-rich novels by Meg Shaffer come together in this compelling paperback collection. The Wishing Game invites you into Lucy Hart’s intimate world, where literature is a lifeline and memory shapes present choices. As a teacher’s aide, Lucy longs to give a former pupil, Christopher, a chance at a future they both deserve—if life’s practicalities will let them. The Lost Story pivots to a darker, more suspenseful cadence: a tormented artist named Rafe cannot recall months that changed him, while a seasoned missing-person investigator and a veterinary tech are drawn toward a forest that keeps its own tough secrets. Together, these two stories deliver warmth, intricate plotting, and a sly nod to how storytelling can both heal and entangle. If you crave contemporary mysteries that feel intimate yet propulsive, this two-book collection is a perfect fit for devoted readers of literary suspense and bookish fiction.
What Makes This Collection Special:
Meg Shaffer threads memory, storytelling, and longing through two distinct narratives in this compact two-book arc. The Wishing Game offers a tender, bookish entry point—an embrace of reading as a pathway to belonging—while The Lost Story escalates tension with memory gaps, forensic detail, and forest-bound secrets. Readers are treated to a seamless tonal shift that never loses Shaffer’s warm voice, inviting a satisfying, binge-friendly read experience. The pairing creates a thoughtful reading journey: contrast and connection, familiarity and surprise, all in a single, collectable paperback set. It’s also a thoughtful gift for book lovers who savour mood, atmosphere, and twisty reveals in equal measure.
Books Included in This Collection:
The Wishing Game
Lucy Hart’s quiet life brightens when she revisits the Clock Island books that once anchored her childhood imagination. Now an adult, she pours her energy into supporting a former student she longs to adopt—if money and circumstance allow. The narrative blends warmth with wonder, showing how stories shape real lives and how longing, duty, and love intersect. Shaffer writes with intimate clarity, crafting a hopeful, deeply human exploration of family, identity, and the redemptive power of books.
The Lost Story
In stark contrast to Lucy’s tenderness, Rafe is a reclusive artist bearing invisible wounds from a past he cannot fully remember. Fifteen years after a mysterious period, he’s left with gaps that could hold the key to a missing sister who vanished in the same forest that haunts him. Enter Jeremy, a renowned missing-person investigator, and Emilie Wendell, a vet tech drawn into the forest’s enigmatic pull. As their paths cross, fragments of truth begin to surface, weaving a gripping thread of memory, loss, and discovery through a forest that won’t easily yield its secrets.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This dual-title collection is ideal for adults who love character-driven mysteries with emotional depth and clever plotting. It suits readers who appreciate literary suspense, bookish themes, and intimate relationships tested by circumstance. Perfect for fans of warm, domestic yet suspenseful fiction, book clubs seeking conversation starters about memory and belonging, and gift buyers looking for a thoughtful, conversation-sparking present for bibliophiles who devour twists and atmosphere alike.
Key Benefits:
- Two complete, standalone novels in one affordable paperback set
- A rich blend of heartwarming character study and spine-tingling mystery
- Engaging themes of memory, belonging, and the power of storytelling
- Gorgeously atmospheric settings—the comforting pace of The Wishing Game and the forest-bound tension of The Lost Story
- Perfect as a gift for book lovers, book clubs, and readers seeking immersive, mood-forward fiction
- Smooth, accessible paperback format that’s easy to dip into and easy to reread
About the Author:
Meg Shaffer is best known as a USA Today bestselling author whose work includes The Wishing Game and The Lost Story. Her writing has drawn widespread praise for its warmth, lyrical readability, and deft handling of memory and longing within gripping mysteries. The Wishing Game has been celebrated as a love letter to readers and to the transformative power of books, earning acclaim from major outlets and readers around the world. Shaffer’s voice blends intimate character focus with propulsive plotting, inviting readers to hear a quiet heartbeat behind every twist. This collection showcases her talent for turning affective, bookish storytelling into page-turning suspense.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you’re searching for two powerful novels that feel both comforting and propulsive, this collection delivers. You’ll enjoy the way Shaffer marries heartfelt relationships with clever, puzzle-driven twists, all threaded through memorable, bookish worlds. Owning the full set means instant binge-readability, a cohesive reading experience, and a collectible keepsake that celebrates readers who believe in the magic of stories. It’s the kind of set that resonates on a bookshelf—and in conversation—long after the last page is turned.
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