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The Reformatory: A Novel

Name: The Reformatory: A Novel
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Book Synopsis: “You’re in for a treat. The Reformatory is one of those books you can’t put down. Tananarive Due hit it out of the park.” —Stephen King

A gripping, page-turning novel set in Jim Crow Florida that follows Robert Stephens Jr. as he’s sent to a segregated reform school that is a chamber of terrors where he sees the horrors of racism and injustice, for the living, and the dead.

Gracetown, Florida June 1950 Twelve-year-old Robbie Stephens, Jr., is sentenced to six months at the Gracetown School for Boys, a reformatory, for kicking the son of the largest landowner in town in defense of his older sister, Gloria. So begins Robbie’s journey further into the terrors of the Jim Crow South and the very real horror of the school they call The Reformatory. Robbie has a talent for seeing ghosts, or haints. But what was once a comfort to him after the loss of his mother has become a window to the truth of what happens at the reformatory. Boys forced to work to remediate their so-called crimes have gone missing, but the haints Robbie sees hint at worse things. Through his friends Redbone and Blue, Robbie is learning not just the rules but how to survive. Meanwhile, Gloria is rallying every family member and connection in Florida to find a way to get Robbie out before it’s too late. The Reformatory is a haunting work of historical fiction written as only American Book Award–winning author Tananarive Due could, by piecing together the life of the relative her family never spoke of and bringing his tragedy and those of so many others at the infamous Dozier School for Boys to the light in this riveting novel.

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Are you ready to be captivated by an unforgettable story? Look no further than "The Reformatory" by Tananarive Due. With high praises from none other than Stephen King, this gripping page-turner is destined to become your next literary obsession. Set in 1950's Jim Crow Florida, we follow the journey of twelve-year-old Robbie Stephens Jr. as he is sentenced to the Gracetown School for Boys, a chamber of terrors disguised as a reform school.

As Robert delves deeper into the darkness of the Jim Crow South, he discovers the harsh realities of racism and injustice. But there's something else lurking within the walls of The Reformatory. Robbie possesses the unique ability to see ghosts, or haints, providing him a window into the true horrors that unfold at the school. It becomes clear that boys who have gone missing aren't simply running away but are victims of something far more sinister.

With the help of his friends Redbone and Blue, Robbie not only learns how to survive within this merciless world but also uncovers the secrets that lie hidden in the shadows. Meanwhile, his sister Gloria rallies the entire community in a desperate attempt to free Robbie from the clutches of the horrifying institution before it's too late.

Authored by the remarkable Tananarive Due, an American Book Award winner, "The Reformatory" is a haunting work of historical fiction. Due's ability to reconstruct the life of her unknown relative, shed light on the tragic events at the infamous Dozier School for Boys, and intertwine that with this fictional tale is truly remarkable. Prepare to be enthralled as she intertwines history and horror into a mesmerizing narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

If you're a fan of gripping historical fiction, mystery, or horror, "The Reformatory" is a must-read. Get ready to immerse yourself in this captivating tale. Don't miss out on this epic novel that will leave you breathless. Get your copy of "The Reformatory" today and discover the chilling truths lurking within.

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