Stay

For Ages: 12 and up

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Now in paperback, a dark, romantic novel of love and obsession from National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti.

Clara’s relationship with Christian is intense from the start, and like nothing she’s ever experienced before. But what starts as devotion quickly becomes obsession, and it’s almost too late before Clara realizes how far gone Christian is—and what he’s willing to do to make her stay.

Now Clara has left the city—and Christian—behind. No one back home has any idea where she is, but she still struggles to shake off her fear. She knows Christian won’t let her go that easily, and that no matter how far she runs, it may not be far enough....

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Book details:

Simon Pulse |
320 pages |
ISBN 9781442403758 |
April 2011 |
Grades 7 and up

$9.99 List Price

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“I LOVED it. Stay is masterfully written and so powerfully honest, it is just an absolutely brilliant read.... I wish I could go back in time and hand this book to my teenage self, it was the kind of book I needed and one I think... ”

– Nic at irresistiblereads.blogspot.com

“The way [Caletti] describes things - the characters, settings, the small details - is simply breathtaking. The author has such a talent with words that everything becomes so vivid and alive in front of your eyes. The plot is... ”

– Misha @ books-love-affair.blogspot.com

“Caletti’s prose is at its best. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen’s books, this is a moving tale of a young woman learning how to love, to live, and to forgive.”

– Booklist

“My heart was pounding through several chapters... Stay is an emotional masterpiece. It ended up being even better than expected, and is a must read.”

– Shanyn @ chickloveslit.com

“Ms. Caletti's writing was gorgeous. There were so many unique and beautiful observations... The way Ms. Caletti was able to push through the norm and dive for something beautiful underneath the current was incredible. Stay is... ”

– Amber @ Down the Rabbit Hole (http://amberinblunderland.blogspot.com/)

“This is the best book I have read. Never have I felt more a part of a story, never have I been so involved, so unsure of the outcome, so tentative as Clara moved ahead with her/my life. I wouldn't have Deb Caletti change even one... ”

– Heather @ buriedinbooks.blogspot.com

“The heavens must have opened and sung a beautiful song while Deb Caletti wrote Stay, because this book straight up gets it. Her style is similar to Dessen, as in you know the story is going to be honest and make you feel all sorts... ”

– April @ goodbooksandgoodwine.com

“Taking an honest look at the dangers of obsession and stalking, Caletti writes a beautiful story that somehow remains hopeful even when the plot takes a sinister twist. Through the story, all characters come to life and become... ”

– VOYA

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Chapter 1

First off, I’ve never told this story to anyone. Not the entire thing anyway, and not entirely truthfully. I’m only telling it now for one reason, and that’s because an untold story has a weight that can submerge you, sure as a sunken ship at the bottom of the ocean. I learned that. This kind of story, those kind of things kept secret—they have the power to keep you hidden forever, and most of all from yourself. The ghosts from that drowned ship, they keep haunting.

So here is the story. Sit back and make yourself comfortable and all that.

I met him at a...