New Release: Tent City by Kelly Van Hull

After a devastating plague, introverted 17-year-old Dani Campbell and her family find themselves living in a very different America, one run by a cult-like leader, who forces children to move to "safety camps" designed to protect the human race. Encouraged to flee by her parents, Dani and her five-year-old brother seek refuge in the Black Hills of South Dakota. On the run with danger around every corner, Dani must fight to ensure their survival in this new world while trying to unmask the mystery of how it all came to be.

Released March 2013.

Where can I buy this book?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tent-City-ebook/dp/B00BS1BXG0/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1374926813&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tent-City-Kelly-Van-Hull/dp/1482754533/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1374926813&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Tent-City-ebook/dp/B00BS1BXG0/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374926891&sr=1-1&keywords=Tent+City 

http://www.amazon.com/Tent-City-Kelly-Van-Hull/dp/1482754533/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1374926891&sr=1-1 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tent-city-kelly-van-hull/1114966081?ean=9781482754537

New Release: Branded by Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki

Fifty years ago the Commander came into power and murdered all who opposed him. In his warped mind, the seven deadly sins were the downfall of society. He created the Hole where sinners are branded according to their sins and might survive a few years. At best.
Now LUST wraps around my neck like blue fingers strangling me. I’ve been accused of a crime I didn’t commit and now the Hole is my new home.

Darkness. Death. Violence. Pain.

Now every day is a fight for survival. But I won’t die. I won’t let them win.

The Hole can’t keep me. The Hole can’t break me.
I am more than my brand. I’m a fighter.
My name is Lexi Hamilton, and this is my story.

Released June 2013. 

Here is my review of Branded:

*I received a free copy of this book from the author through the YA Dystopian book club in exchange for an honest review*

Lexi lives in a society where the 7 deadly sins will put you in a brutal form of prison called THe Hole. Lexi is wrongly accused of lust and sent there without trial, branded with a blue collar on her neck. The only thing that stands between her and the rapists and murderers is her personal guard Cole.

This was totally different from any dystopian novel that I've read. This was the most brutal society I've read about and the thought of living in it horrifies me. The guards are as deadly as the inmates, there are no rules or protection from psycho rapists and murderers, there is no safe place to be, little sign of humanity and a constant fear for your life. Yet in Cole, his dog Zeus, Dr Sutton and his dying patient, Lexi does find some moments of humanity among the despair. The plot is scary, cruel and sad as you watch the suffering of so many different people. There were a couple of twists that I really didn't expect and plenty action to enjoy. The characters are so well written that you instantly care what happens to them-they are beautifully developed. I was reduced to tears at one point which is rare for me with a book but it shows how much I cared about what was happening. And I loved Zeus! I was worrying all the time about his survival.

We also learn a lot about Lexi and the horrible life that she suffered before her arrest and the betrayals that she suffered. This is done gradually through the book so that you learn gradually and not through big info dumps. Yes there is a romance here with Lexi and Cole but it is slow burning and it only adds to the story. I'm not a fan of overly romantic stories but this one had the balance right and I enjoyed it a lot. The writing style was uncomplicated and the authors did a great job of mixing the horror with the hope, telling the story to keep you hooked.

There wasn't anything wrong with this book, no real negatives that I could mention. There is a bit in the middle that slows a bit more than I'd have liked but nothing that detracts from the story in any way.

This will appeal to dystopian fans of all ages and I look forward to more books by the authors. Great job ladies!



Where can I buy this book?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Branded-A-Sinners-Series-ebook/dp/B00DOPHK56/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374833287&sr=1-2&keywords=Branded 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Branded-1-A-Sinners-Series/dp/0989527417/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1374833287&sr=1-2 

http://www.amazon.com/Branded-A-Sinners-Series-ebook/dp/B00DOPHK56/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1374833355&sr=1-1 

http://www.amazon.com/Branded-Sinners-Series-Volume-Ketner/dp/0989527417/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1374833355&sr=1-1 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/branded-abi-ketner/1115861790?ean=2940016481692

New Release: Rouge by Isabella Modra

****New Release September 2013****

“You have a fire inside of you.”

Hunter Harrison desperately hopes her guardian Joshua is joking when he confesses – very solemnly – that she is pyrokinetic. Hunter would normally laugh in his face, if it didn’t explain all the spontaneous fires that happen only when she’s nearby. Still, the logic is a little hard for a smart, socially isolated eighteen-year-old to comprehend. That is, until Joshua explains the truth behind her parent’s death.

Spun into a new life filled with cold truth, terrifying wonder and a mountain of responsibility, Hunter faces the flames dwelling inside her. But the fire is more deadly than Hunter can comprehend. It explodes when she’s angry. It erupts when she’s afraid. And, worst of all, it threatens the life of her boyfriend Eli, who is innocently unaware of her abilities.

So how does an extraordinary teenager juggle dealing with superpowers between work, graduating and keeping her hormones in check?

Simple. By fighting fire with fire.

**I'll update with where you can buy this book nearer the release date**

New Release: Dead Chaos by TG Ayer

Valkyrie Bryn Halbrook is faced with her worst nightmare. Bryn struggles to face the truth about Aidan, to understand her feelings, but even as her relationship with Aidan begins to crumble, she refuses to break her promise to help him find his mother and sister.
The Frost Giants have brought Ragnarok to Asgard's door and Bryn and her team must find Heimdall and his special horn before they can summon the gods to fight for Odin. Can Bryn fight what Fate has foretold?
In the exciting follow-up to DEAD EMBERS, the nine realms are poised on the brink of the great war of Ragnarok- the end of the world as we know it—but will Bryn be able to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world?

To be released: August 2013

Spotlight: TG Ayer

I have been a writer from the time I was old enough to recognise that reading was a doorway into my imagination. Poetry was my first foray into the art of the written word. Books were my best friends, my escape, my haven. I am essentially a recluse but this part of my personality is impossible to practise given I have two teenage daughters, who are actually my friends, my tea-makers, my confidantes... I am blessed with a husband who has left me for golf. It's a fair trade as I have left him for writing. We are both passionate supporters of each others loves - it works wonderfully...

My heart is currently broken in two. One half resides in South Africa where my old roots still remain, and my heart still longs for the endless beaches and the smell of moist soil after a summer downpour. My love for Ma Afrika will never fade. The other half of me has been transplanted to the Land of the Long White Cloud. The land of the Taniwha, beautiful Maraes, and volcanoes. The land of green, pure beauty that truly inspires. And because I am so torn between these two lands - I shall forever remain crosseyed.

I love talking to my readers so email me if you have any questions or even if you just want to chat...
​Email: tgayer@xtra.co.nz or tgayerauthor@gmail.com

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Bryn Halbrook had always seen the glow. But it is only when her best friend dies that she discovers the meaning of those beautiful golden auras — Death. Alone, lost in the foster system, she struggles to understand who she is and why she was cursed with the ability to see the soon-to-be-dead.

The new foster kid, Aidan, isn’t helping any. Mr. Perfect seems to fit in no matter what, making her feel even more pathetic. But when his affections turn to her, Bryn finds him hard to resist. Impossible actually. A mystery himself, Aidan disappears, leaving behind a broken heart and a mysterious book that suggests Bryn might not be entirely human.

Bryn stands at the threshold of a journey of discovery. Will destiny help her find herself, find her purpose and her place in a world in which she’d never belonged?




Where can I buy this book?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Radiance-Valkyrie-Novel/dp/1469998165/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374740644&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Radiance-Valkyrie-Novel-ebook/dp/B007D35J8A/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374740825&sr=1-1&keywords=T.G+Ayers

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dead-radiance-t-g-ayer/1115748098?ean=9781469998169 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dead-radiance-t-g-ayer/1108935869?ean=2940033261901 

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Books/dead-radiance-a-valkyrie-novel-book-1 

Valkyrie-in-training Bryn Halbrook just can't catch a break. With her boyfriend stuck in Hel and the taunting laughter of Loki still ringing in her ears, she struggles to concentrate on her training and duties in Odin's realm. The last thing she expects or wants is more adventure—but then treachery, a shocking abduction and a chilling discovery send her forth on another perilous, globe-hopping mission.

As the ultimate battle, Ragnarok, draws closer, it's a race against time for Bryn, Fenrir and their team to discover who kidnapped her foster brother from the halls of Asgard and what's causing the mysterious deaths of so many of Odin's chosen warriors.

In the exciting sequel to DEAD RADIANCE, Bryn encounters dwarfs and dragons, new friends and old foes—but worst enemy of all may be the person she trusts most!


Where can I buy this book?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Embers-Valkyrie-Novel-Novels/dp/1481250272/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374740644&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Embers-Valkyrie-Novel-Novels/dp/1481250272/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374740825&sr=1-3&keywords=T.G+Ayers 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dead-embers-t-g-ayer/1115658091?ean=9781481250276 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dead-embers-tg-ayer/1112684412?ean=2940044785120 

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/Books/dead-embers-a-valkyrie-novel-book-2