God's Junk Drawer - by Peter Clines (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Peter Clines, God's Junk Drawer is a mind-bending tale of mystery and adventure set at the dawn of time.

Welcome to the valley ...

Forty years ago, the Gather family--James, his daughter Beau, and his son Billy--vanished during a whitewater rafting trip and were presumed dead.

Five years later, Billy reappeared on the far side of the world, telling an impossible tale of a primordial valley populated by dinosaurs, aliens, Neanderthals, and androids. Little Billy became the punchline of so very many jokes, until he finally faded from the public eye.

Now, a group of graduate astronomy students follow their professor, Noah Barnes, up a mountain for what they believe is a simple stargazing trip. But they're about to travel a lot farther than they planned ...

Noah--the now grown Billy Gather--has finally figured out how to get back to the valley. Accidentally bringing his students along with him, he's confident he can get everyone back home, safe and sound.

But the valley is a puzzle--one it turns out Noah hasn't figured out--and they'll need to solve it together if there's any chance of making it out alive.

Pulling from Earth's past, future, and beyond, Peter Clines has created a complex, dangerous world, navigated by a dynamic ensemble cast, and a story that is as thrilling as it is funny and heartfelt.

Review Quotes

"God's Junk Drawer is like Land of the Lost written for grown-ups, a story of adventure, horror, survival, and the lengths a person will go to for their family. Peter Clines has a way of taking a story you think you understand and throwing it on its head in weird and amazing ways."

-- "Stephen Blackmoore, author of Dead Things"

"A gripping thrill ride, brilliantly paced and plotted, a joy from end to end. I never wanted to leave the valley. You will believe dinosaurs ate your deadbeat roommate who skipped out on his half of the rent. This is what nostalgia should be."

-- "Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of the October Daye series"

"A mad romp through a land of dinosaurs, robots, cavemen, and cyborgs, God's Junk Drawer will appeal to anyone who spent their childhood smashing action figures together."

-- "Django Wexler, author of How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying"

"Absolutely delighted by the twists and reveals in this story about a boy and his sister and heck yes, dinosaurs and aliens. Packed with mystery and horror and moments of human sweetness, God's Junk Drawer is a great place to rummage around because you never know what you're going to find."

-- "Kevin Hearne, author of the Iron Druid Chronicles"

"Another Peter Clines classic! A puzzling cosmic mystery packed with big ideas, a loveable cast, and sweeping grand adventure. A meaty sci-fi thriller for all readers and a veritable feast for those who loved Land of the Lost in their youth."

-- "Craig DiLouie, author of My Ex, the Antichrist"

"If you need something to scratch that Jurassic Park death-by-dino itch, look no further."

-- "Reactor"

"The novel is breezy, nerdy fun, an action-packed adventure tale with its tongue lodged firmly in its cheek and its geek-culture credentials proudly to the fore."

-- "Financial Times"

"The valley reveals itself as a layered, unpredictable puzzle that demands cooperation to survive--a world that still presents itself as an untamed force. Appealing to readers who like adventurous speculative fiction with ensemble dynamics and big-concept mystery."

-- "The Cullman Times"

"Time travel, dinosaurs and astronomical anomalies. These three combine to deliver the roller-coaster science thriller God's Junk Drawer."

-- "GeekDad"