A Natural History of Empty Lots by Christopher Brown Children's Charlotte’s last babysitting gig almost

Charlotte’s last babysitting gig almost ended in tragedy when her young charge sleepwalked unnoticed into the middle of the street

she realizes that she and Dylan have never been in more danger

The Love Thief is a page-turning ride through heartbreak

Armed with only a ticket and righteous indignation

and on the run from some terrifying gangsters

A Natural History of Empty Lots by Christopher Brown Children's Charlotte’s last babysitting gig almostAn "instant classic", this genre bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto is a fascinating study for rewilding the city, the self, and society (Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author). During the real estate crash of the late 2000s, Christopher Brown purchased an empty lot in an industrial section of Austin, Texas. The propertyabandoned and full of litter and debriswas an unlikely site for a home. Brown had become