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The Briny Deep Mysteries #1
The Disappearing
Other than a strange, recurring dream that involves running for his life, Tim is a happy guy. In this paranormal mystery, Jennifer Torres introduces us to the seaside town of Briny Deep; an ideal spot to grow up for Tim and his close Max, Emily, Luke, and Nina. Nothing bad ever happens here—until a stranger appears in town and a young girl vanishes - then others. The friends must scramble to uncover the truth as they begin to wonder if those closest to them have been hiding something unimaginable.
- GenresMystery
95 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2014
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Jennifer M. Torres
11 books14 followersAuthor and Mental Health Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY, part of the USA TODAY Network.
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August 5, 2019
I won my copy of The Disappearing on GoodReads FirstReads and I loved it! It's about a small secluded town called Briny Deep that starts experiencing mysterious disappearances of children. The main character, Tim, and his four bestfriends Luke, Max, Nina and Emily, are scared for the missing kids especially since crime is virtually non-existent in Briny Deep. Both Tim and Luke and one of the missing kids, Eva, all seem to have had sightings of the same strange yellow haired man, instantly making the mystery more intense. Then when one of the friends in the group goes missing they decide to solve the mystery even if it means putting themselves in danger. This was a short, but very interesting book. I loved how the author got straight to the point and didn't dilly-dally on pointless drivel that went nowhere! Very good book, I'm looking forward to the two sequels when they come out!
December 9, 2020
This was a fast-paced, short, quick read. It had intrigue and a fun plot with a cool twist at the end. The head-hopping got a little annoying in parts, but it was still easy to follow. Maybe was just a bit young for me. Liked, didn't love.
October 23, 2014
Reviewed in School Library Journal, August 2014.
Grades 5-7.
Tim and his best friends live in the bucolic town of Briny Deep. They enjoy an idyllic life of skateboarding, barbecues, and sleepovers. In fact, nothing bad happens in Briny Deep. Ever. The only trouble for Tim, it seems, is his recurring nightmare. Each night, he is chased by a stranger. He sees a green lawn and yellow house, always just out of reach. And every night, he awakes right before being caught. While Tim can’t seem to shake this nightmare, all is well in Briny Deep, at the onset of summer. That is, until one by one, children start disappearing. First a classmate, then one of his friend’s younger sisters, then one of his own friends during a game of hide and seek. At the same time, Tim and his buddy Max notice a yellow-haired stranger in Briny Deep. Despite a town-wide curfew, Tim and Max decide to take matters into their own hands to solve this mystery. Which is exactly what the strangers hadn’t counted on: kids who didn’t follow the rules. What Tim overhears near the end of the story will leave readers at the edge of their seats and sets up a second installment of this paranormal, science fiction series. While much of the story is plot driven, with unfortunate gender stereotyping (the boys leave the girls at home during their rescue attempt), Torres succeeds in her mission: to hook reluctant male readers and keep them reading. This slim book should do just the trick. -Meg Boisseau Allison. The Moretown School, Moretown, VT.
Grades 5-7.
Tim and his best friends live in the bucolic town of Briny Deep. They enjoy an idyllic life of skateboarding, barbecues, and sleepovers. In fact, nothing bad happens in Briny Deep. Ever. The only trouble for Tim, it seems, is his recurring nightmare. Each night, he is chased by a stranger. He sees a green lawn and yellow house, always just out of reach. And every night, he awakes right before being caught. While Tim can’t seem to shake this nightmare, all is well in Briny Deep, at the onset of summer. That is, until one by one, children start disappearing. First a classmate, then one of his friend’s younger sisters, then one of his own friends during a game of hide and seek. At the same time, Tim and his buddy Max notice a yellow-haired stranger in Briny Deep. Despite a town-wide curfew, Tim and Max decide to take matters into their own hands to solve this mystery. Which is exactly what the strangers hadn’t counted on: kids who didn’t follow the rules. What Tim overhears near the end of the story will leave readers at the edge of their seats and sets up a second installment of this paranormal, science fiction series. While much of the story is plot driven, with unfortunate gender stereotyping (the boys leave the girls at home during their rescue attempt), Torres succeeds in her mission: to hook reluctant male readers and keep them reading. This slim book should do just the trick. -Meg Boisseau Allison. The Moretown School, Moretown, VT.
August 10, 2015
Tim and his friends are living an idyllic life in Briny Deep until teens start to go missing and a mysterious man with yellow hair is seen lurking around town. The boys decide to investigate and Tim finds out that things may not be as they seem in his life. The Briny Deep Mysteries are a three part series of high interest, low vocabulary books for reluctant readers. The text is in a larger print and the book is physically larger than one is normally for this age group. The story will keep readers attention, especially the impactful ending reveal which will make them definitely seek out the second book to find out what happen. I would recommend this book for libraries that need more materials for reluctant readers.
This book was provided bye the publisher for professional review by SWON Libraries.
This book was provided bye the publisher for professional review by SWON Libraries.
October 1, 2014
The back cover of THE DISAPPEARING says "leaves you with an ending no one could of imagined." That is an understatement! This story of five teens whose friends begin to mysteriously disappear from their little town has a breathtaking plot twist at the end. My advice is have the next two books in the series (THE RETURN, THE BATTLE) on hand, because you won't be able to wait to see what happens next.
These books zip along at a pace that will hold older boys' interest. But any young reader who enjoys a thrilling story will like them. There is even a forbidden romance that will satisfy any girl readers. :)
In a word: GRIPPING!
These books zip along at a pace that will hold older boys' interest. But any young reader who enjoys a thrilling story will like them. There is even a forbidden romance that will satisfy any girl readers. :)
In a word: GRIPPING!
October 14, 2014
This book was a very nice quick read (finished it a week ago). I want to know more about Tim. This book definitely left me with a good suspense. Absolutely waiting to read the next two books to finish this! I know embark on a series goal!
-Tim is a high school student in Briny Deep. Mysteries slowly unfold when his friends go missing. Little does he know that Briny Deep holds a lot of secrets for him as well.
-Almas Jabeen
-Tim is a high school student in Briny Deep. Mysteries slowly unfold when his friends go missing. Little does he know that Briny Deep holds a lot of secrets for him as well.
-Almas Jabeen
September 27, 2014
I received this book through a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway.
I really enjoyed this book. I was disappointed in the length and I was definitely not ready for it to end. The ending itself just came completely out of left field, I was not expecting it at all.
Overall, I'll definitely be going out of my way to read the next two. It's an amazing story.
I really enjoyed this book. I was disappointed in the length and I was definitely not ready for it to end. The ending itself just came completely out of left field, I was not expecting it at all.
Overall, I'll definitely be going out of my way to read the next two. It's an amazing story.
December 28, 2014
Fast quick read. Enjoyable but not satisfying enough. I want to know/read the rest of the story. If your child likes mysteries they should enjoy this book, but will probably want i8mmediate gratification by reading the rest of the story.
February 5, 2016
This is from Speeding Star Readers, designed specifically to "keep boys reading". This suits ANY middle school or high school reluctant reader. I would readily give this to any teen; there is no inappropriateness whatsoever, making it easily suggestible. Fast paced-plot, nonstop action.
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May 5, 2016It was a great book. It was always interesting
February 2, 2017
What a great mystery! It's a skinny read at only 87 pages, and with such a cliffhanger of an ending, I'm looking forward to the other 2 in the trilogy!
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