Praise for K. D. Kirchmeier's books:

 

"Kirchmeier skillfully balances tension and wonder, making the book an engaging journey through a perilous yet enchanting world. This title is not just about survival but also about finding light in the darkest of times, making it a must-read for young readers."​

                                       

— School Library Journal on THE SHADOW ROAD

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"Kirchmeier hits the ground running in this propulsive adventure . . . constant tension permeates the intimate-feeling alternating first-person perspectives."

 

— Publishers Weekly​​​ on THE SHADOW ROAD 

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"The book’s message that most of humanity might actually come together in kindness rather than violence at the end of the world is a refreshing one in the YA world of depressing dystopias."

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 — BCCB on THE SHADOW ROAD

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"Themes of destiny, dreams, and intuition round out a well-paced story of survival. The world-building is excellent."​

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— Kirkus Reviews​ on THE SHADOW ROAD
 

“Truly original! The action, tension and drama burn at a high level.” 

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— Arthur Slade, Governor General's Award-winning author of DUST on THE SHADOW ROAD
 

"A thrilling coming-of-age tale of survival. I was hooked from the first page."

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— Lora Senf, Bram Stoker Award-winner and author of THE CLACKITY on THE SHADOW ROAD

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“A powerful piece of storytelling . . . refreshing, enthralling, and often shocking.”

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  — Quill and Quire (starred review) on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"The most frightening young YA fantasy since Kenneth Oppel's The Nest. Sure to be popular with readers seeking a truly scary story." 

                             

— School Library Journal on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"A fresh spin on the post-apocalyptic genre.... A thought-provoking read." 

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— Canadian Children's Book News on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"Stephen King-level horror haunting a tight, thoughtful domestic drama."​

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— BCCB on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"Narrator Will Collyer brings realistic emotion to this creepy audiobook about a

terrifying plague." 

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— AudioFile on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

 

"Will stick with the reader long after they are finished." 

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— School Library Connection on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"Gripping and affecting." 

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— Shelf Awareness on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

"Creepy and engaging." 

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— Publishers Weekly on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"An eerie slow burn."​

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— Booklist on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS