The Orphan Collector Free Audiobook Download by Ellen Marie Wiseman

Born into privilege, a young woman learns how to survive as an orphan through the guidance of a mysterious Collector.

One day, after a long and tiring day at school, Charles heads home to find his mom has died. The only person who can help is their neighbor in the next apartment, Rachel. She agrees to take him in for a few weeks until he figures things out. When he comes to realize that his dad doesn't want him anymore, Charles turns to Rachel for support

The Orphan Collector is a prequel to "The Lie Tree" and tells the story of a girl called Ivy who is recovering from an unspecified accident. Ivy's mother had died at childbirth, leaving her father as her guardian. Her father had no choice but to collect items for the orphanage which gives the reader additional perspective on how people live in this time period.

"This book is a true story of a family's desperate search for their lost, autistic daughter. It is also a revealing and often humorous account of what it means to be an orphan today: the state of the orphan in the world, who they are and where they are found. It's not just parents who are orphans but also grandparents, siblings, nieces and nephews. This book asks us to consider why we have so many orphans today."

A suspenseful thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This book is one to read in one sitting and will not disappoint.