The Door in the Lake

The Door in the Lake is a science fiction mystery about twelve-year-old Joey Finney, who vanishes for two years and returns unaged, haunted by fragmented memories of a strange light. His family grapples with his return and the mystery of his disappearance, while Joey struggles with a lost sense of self and the unsettling possibility of alien abduction. The book grounds its paranormal elements in realistic family dynamics and Joey's emotional journey. Parents should be aware that a subplot involves Joey meeting someone he connected with online, a point that can serve as a valuable discussion starter about internet safety.

After vanishing without a trace one night during a camping trip, twelve-year-old Joey reappears two years later, showing no signs of having aged and carrying memories of a strange light in the sky.