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NIL

February 7, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: NIL by Lynne Matson

“On the mysterious island of NIL, the rules are set. You have one year. Exactly 365 days – to escape – or you die.” Charley is walking through a parking lot when a bright shimmer engulfs her and she wakes up on what she will soon learn is the island of NIL.  For several days […]

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