The First

In Jason Mott’s haunting and unforgettable debut novel, The Returned, an impossible miracle is occurring all across the globe.

This is Part 1 in the exciting and much anticipated prequels to Jason Mott’s The Returned – ‘Fantastically readable’ – The Times

Praise for Jason Mott

‘With fine craftsmanship and a deep understanding of the human condition, Jason Mott has woven a tale that is in turns tragic and humorous and terrifying’ – Eowyn Ivey, Author of The Snow Child

‘Could be the next Lovely Bones’ – Entertainment Weekly

‘Fantastically readable’ – The Times

‘Gripping’ – Shortlist

'Mott tackles some big themes here, especially the vagaries of spirituality, and scores with one of the most emotionally resonant works in many seasons' – Essence Magazine

'It will…make you question what it means to be human and what you'd do in a similar situation'-The Sun

'Get in early before the hype begins' – Star Magazine

'Mott tackles some big themes here, especially the vagaries of spirituality, and scores with one of the most emotionally resonant works in many seasons' – Essence Magazine

'The Returned transforms a brilliant premise into an extraordinary and beautifully realized novel. My spine is still shivering from the memory of this haunting story. Wow.' -Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Monster of Florence

This is the beginning of the Returned

Part 1 – The First

Part 2 – The Sparrow

Part 3 – The Choice

The Returned

About the author

Jason Mott holds a BA in fiction and an MFA in poetry and is the author of two poetry collections. His writing has appeared in numerous literary journals, and he was nominated for the 2009 Pushcart Prize. Jason lives in North Carolina.