Mystery Scars

A Story of Love and Healing

By: Merry Brennan

Narrated by: Jamie Hein

A week ago, Jewel Jacob’s biggest worry was making it into the high-stakes Teen Arts Fest. Now, all the winning paintings lie in tatters while she lies in a hospital bed, her arms throbbing and absolutely no recollection of trying to kill herself. When a caring therapist helps her unearth buried memories, she must maneuver between her old life as a smart, talented, "normal" freshman and her new reality of whispers, stares, and a misfit support group with other kids who attempted to end their lives. In a journey far deeper than the scars on her wrists, Jewel finds that friendship, love, and quirky humor can bring you back from the darkest places.

“Mystery Scars is a compelling young adult novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Through heart-wrenching twists and turns, it explores the power of resilience, the importance of [teen] mental health, and the beauty of finding hope in unexpected places. Merry Brennan brings compassion and empathy to a complex subject. I cannot recommend her work highly enough.”
Midwest Book Review

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Performance

Good story with great insight to enlighten the subject of suicide.
The narrator did an amazing job depicting the characters and their stories. Listen to the end of audio as the statistics are shared.