“Unforgettable and impossible to put down—this novel is heart-pounding suspense at its best. A stunning debut.” — Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless
“The Hidden Memory of Objects is a tense and compelling mystery novel, but it’s also a heartfelt examination of the deeper mysteries of how we ever come to know each other and the transformative power of grief. A fascinating, thoroughly enjoyable read.” — Cynthia Hand, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Time We Say Goodbye
“An electrifying debut, The Hidden Memory of Objects is both heart-stopping and heartbreaking. You’ll carry a piece of it with you forever.” — Kimberly Derting, author of the Body Finder series
“A thrilling mystery that thinks—about grief and love, about the people we are and the people we’re quietly becoming.” — Brittany Cavallaro, New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Charlotte and The Last of August
“Debut novelist Amato adeptly mixes the paranormal and historical to build a page-turning mystery. Readers will gladly follow along as [Megan] inches closer to uncovering the secrets of the objects her brother held dear.” — Publishers Weekly
“Amato’s well-constructed debut novel is inventive, clever, and realistic even within the psychometric boundaries. The mixture of historical and political themes, with class and racial differences, serves up a very different type of mystery.” — Booklist
“Amato’s impressive debut has something for everyone. This captivating read is at its core a mystery, but also includes interesting elements of American history—and even a touch of the supernatural. With a strong female protagonist and well-crafted secondary characters, this is an engaging page-turner.” — Romantic Times
“Amato’s keen eye for detail in her complex characters and in her Washington, D.C. setting make for a richly engrossing reading experience; readers who like mysteries with a strong sense of place, a connection to history, and a dash of friendship and romance will enjoy this.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“This debut novel is fast-paced and engaging, and the diverse characters…are endearing. The elements of U.S. history add layers to this unique and enjoyable read.” — SLJ