In his much-anticipated debut novel, Hank Green - co-creator of Crash Course, Vlogbrothers and SciShow - spins a sweeping, cinematic tale about a young woman who becomes an overnight celebrity before realizing she´s part of something bigger, and stranger, than anyone could have possibly imagined. ´A raucous, boldly inventive tale´ BOOKLIST ´Provides a "Black Mirror"-like warning of new technology without the heavy feeling of dread´ USA TODAY The magnificent sequel to Hank Green´s #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing The statues disappeared in an instant. While they were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. They also contributed to the untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into their path, naming them the Carls and gaining viral fame in an avalanche of conspiracy theories. When April´s friends try to carry on with their lives, a series of clues arrive - mysterious books that seem to predict the future - and which also seem to suggest April may be very much alive . . . But there´s a bigger mystery to solve. Did the Carls ever really leave us, and what happens if they´re here to stay? A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor is a bold and brilliant conclusion that asks whether anyone has the right to change the world.