Useless Bay, M. J. Beaufrand
Useless Bay, M. J. Beaufrand
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Useless Bay

Author: M. J. Beaufrand

Narrator: Michael Crouch, Caitlin Davies

Unabridged: 4 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/07/2017

Synopsis

On Whidbey Island, the Gray quintuplets are the stuff of legend. Pixie and her brothers have always been bigger and blonder than their neighbors, as if they were birthed from the island itself. Together, they serve as an unofficial search-and-rescue team for the island, saving tourists and locals alike from the forces of wind and sea. But, when a young boy goes missing, the mysteries start to pile up. While searching for him, they find his mother’s dead body instead—and realize that something sinister is in their midst.

About M. J. Beaufrand

M. J. Beaufrand grew up in Gresham, Oregon. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and has an MFA from the Bennington writing program. Beaufrand has taught creative writing to all ages from Lakeside Middle School to Bellevue College and is the author of The Rise and Fall of the Gallivanters and The River, which was nominated for an Edgar Award. She lives in Seattle.

About Michael Crouch

Michael Crouch is an actor based in New York City. His audiobook narrations have earned an Audie Award, multiple Earphones Awards, and Best of the Year accolades from Booklist, School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. He can also be heard on national commercials, cartoons, video games, and the anime series Pokemon XY and Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V.

About Caitlin Davies

Caitlin Davies is an actress, a director, and an award-winning audiobook narrator who has been nominated for multiple Voice Arts Awards. Her work has received starred Booklist reviews and Parents' Choice Awards and has appeared on YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults list. A resident of New York City, she received her bachelor's degree in English from Vassar College and her master's in acting from Brown University.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kylie

This book was odd and for me it just didn't work. The first thing that threw me off is that the artwork and title lead me to think it was going to be a mystery for middle school students. It's definitely for older readers. Although I don't know if it will appeal to teens. This is more like an extra......more

Goodreads review by Bruce

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for review. Ten Second Synopsis: Henry and the Quints have known each other ever since Henry's famous, rich father moved to Useless Bay to set up house (or McMansion, as the case may be). When Henry's little brother Grant goes missing, He......more

Quotes

“A dark and earthy thriller with a touch of romance.” School Library Journal (starred review)

“Short in length but long on atmosphere, it’s a gripping mystery with a supernatural overlay that makes its setting all the more haunting.” Publishers Weekly

“Combines the perfect proportions of mystery and mysticism in this absorbing missing-person story…A perfect read for middle through high schoolers when the wind is howling outside and the rain is pounding against the windows.” VOYA

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