The Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya (light novel) - Tapa dura

Where Haruhi goes, trouble follows!The two storylines from The Disassociation of Haruhi Suzumiyacontinue, introducing a new inductee into the S.O.S. brigade who may be more than just the eager freshman she appears to be. As the two realities converge, the SOS Brigade learns that the new member may have the ability to bring the two story 'timelines' together... and save the world in the process. This book was originally published as two separate volumes in Japan, but the U.S. version will feature both volumes for the price of one.

Nagaru Tanigawa is a Japanese author best known for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya for which he won the grand prize at the eighth annual Sneaker Awards.