 Author: Bradley Caffee Genre: YA Science Fiction Pages: 226 Release Date: April 15, 2025 Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink They destroyed his world. They killed his father. And now one of them is his prisoner. Ted James hates the Skya’ja, the fish-faced aliens who destroyed the Earth. Promising humanity the clean, renewable energy that transformed them into a peaceful spacefaring species, the invaders lured scientists like Ted’s father into their project. Instead, the explosion known as the Cataclysm wiped out electrical grids, governments, and militaries. Two years later, the Earth is a scrapheap where the remaining few humans and aliens war for the resources that are left. Living among the ruins of Charlotte, Ted wants answers about his father’s fate and why the downtown area is covered in a shimmering Bubble that seems to kill all who try to enter. A lucky shot allows him to capture the scouting Skya’ja known as Tash’jya for interrogation. The only problem is his hatred is hard to maintain the more he learns about his prisoner. Running from Revon, a violent militia leader who wants all Skya’ja dead, Ted teams up with gutsy clinic nurse, Loren Westfield, to keep his prisoner alive long enough to get the information he needs. Can Ted uncover the truth behind Tash’jya’s mission—and what it has to do with his father?
1/15/2025 Battle of Lion Rock Author: D.J. Williams Genre: YA/Fantasy Series: Beacon Hill #3 Pages: 512 Release Date: January 7, 2025 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers A thrilling third installment in the Beacon Hill YA fantasy series which Ryan Steck* praised as “a blistering, high-stakes, fast-paced supernatural thriller that’s impossible to put down.” Ladened with guilt over the innocent lives lost in the war, Jack Reynolds is more determined than ever to honor his sister’s promise. He must fulfill a quest to unite supernatural artifacts missing for centuries and hunted by the Cherub, followers of Elyon, and the Merikh, an evil group seeking world domination. With Eden’s Star as their guide, Jack and Emma journey from this world into other realms to uncover ancient secrets buried in a legendary battle. What they discover could alter the course of history. Back at Beacon Hill, tensions are rising among the Cherub. Friendships and alliances are tested as great loss divides the followers of Elyon. While the thief of Dragon Soul seeks greater power, a dark force from centuries ago has awakened in a realm untouchable since the Mercy Covenant. Revenge rooted in the past collides with the present, forcing Jack to fight against his greatest fear as a legendary warrior’s unrelenting power threatens the destruction of everything and everyone he loves. Battle of Lion Rock is the third novel in the Beacon Hill series, an epic young adult supernatural fantasy that launches you on an action-packed quest for ancient artifacts, secret realms, and true allies. This book is for readers who love fantasy, incredible world building, adventure, found family, loyal friendships, a taste of romance, and the ultimate gift: forgiveness.
12/6/2024 Greater Love Author: Alana Marks Genre: YA Mystery/Fantasy Series: Unbroken Bones #1 Pages: 348 Release Date: October 22, 2024 Publisher: Self-Published What would you do if you found a map that led to a dark cave in the woods? The map Natasha found in her Bible did just that. It was left by her deceased grandmother who intended for her to figure out a complicated mystery. But no mystery can be solved without her first discovering a family secret and joining forces with an annoying classmate and a guilt-ridden preceptor. John figures his life will become much better once he finishes college and leaves his alcoholic father behind. But something keeps pulling him in another direction, and he soon realizes life has different plans for him. As his life spirals out of control, he falls into despair. He’s oblivious that the tribulations overwhelming him are actually his path to deliverance. Matthias lives in a realm filled with light and love. But that changes when he’s selected to become a guardian by a special heavenly council. He hopes his journey to Earth will also help him find the answers to questions that have persistently plagued his mind. All will soon find their lives inexplicably intertwined as the forces of darkness and light battle for the hearts of these precious ones, who are destined to solve the mystery of Unbroken Bones. Book 1 of this allegorical Christian fiction presents a heartwarming story of how the amazing grace of God, through the ministry of heavenly beings and His “Greater Love” can transform lives. This Christian narrative will keep you riveted and inspired to the very last page.
12/4/2024 Merry Christmas Author: Amanda Jantzi Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Pages: 122 Release Date: January 2, 2024 Publisher: New Harbor Press As Christmas slips into the town of Appleton, Cole Greyson's heart fills with gratitude. Aunt Sue had given him a home after his parents' accident fourteen years earlier, and Cole treasures the bond they have formed. But when his aunt announces her unexpected plans on Christmas Eve, Cole's secure comfortable world crashes around him. Dozens of questions chase away the Christmas cheer and leave Cole in tight-lipped turmoil. Will Aunt Sue still want him? Will he ever find answers? Does God not care or is He, perhaps, offering Cole a gift?
1/14/2024 Fences Left Broken Author: Kristen Terrette Genre: YA Timeslip Pages: 330 Release Date: October 13, 2023 Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. Finding out she’s the granddaughter of neighboring families—torn apart by racism, war, death, and murder—is only the beginning of the story... Mia’s father is dead. Now she’s dumped in the rural Mississippi Delta town of Marigold the summer before her senior year with family she’s never known. The strange catch? Her maternal and paternal grandparents are next-door neighbors. But so much more than a fence and their skin colors separate these rivaling families, her families, the Montagues and Capulets of Marigold. When she learns their hatred toward one another has something to do with murder, she and her new friends—who are longing for adventure in the last three weeks of a boring summer—set out to uncover the buried secrets and tragedies from as far back as the Great Depression, World War II, and the Freedom Summer Movement of ‘64. By finding out the mystery surrounding her families and the town they live in, she hopes to reconcile her grandparents. But can broken fences be mended after unforgiveness has festered so long?
7/24/2023 Collapse Author: Angela D. Shelton Genre: Young Adult Series: Collapse Series #1 Pages: 238 Release Date: March 25, 2022 Publisher: Two Oaks Publishing 2023 Christian Indie Awards First Place in the Young Adult Category 2022 Angel Award Winner in the Young Adult Category Jan Worthington’s life was once one of normalcy and routine until the variant swept across the globe, leaving destruction in its wake. As society crumbles around her, Jan’s trust becomes either her greatest strength or her gravest weakness. With the looming threat of marauders on her doorstep, Jan must choose her allies carefully in order to protect what little she has left. The Collapse Series, an action-packed young adult saga, follows Jan on her journey through a post-apocalyptic world as she fights to keep her family safe amidst chaos and devastation. Join award-winning author Angela D. Shelton, in this gripping alternate reality and discover the unparalleled power of familial bonds in the face of destruction.
7/19/2023 The Prisoner and the Traitor Author: H.M. Richardson Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy Series: Tower of the Deep #1 Pages: 173 Release Date: April 6, 2022 Publisher: A Voice Crying Publishing Hennelyn is only fourteen, the daughter of a soldier, born into a fierce, warlike race – the Starkhons. Her father, General Tai Kanow, has orders to conquer and enslave the remaining indigenous people who are still living free on the prairie toes of a beautiful mountain range west of the established Starkhon territories. These small people who were first in this land call themselves Bunjis. But Hennelyn is also the daughter of a woman from Luina, whose people are peaceful and kind. After being put in charge of her father’s first captured Bunji in their prairie outpost, Hennelyn finds herself drawn to the young prisoner. She feels a need to act – but which legacy should she choose, her father’s or her mother’s? The bunji’s life is in her hands. She must decide what to do… even if her chosen path costs her everything.
3/1/2023 The Man Who Made Himself Author: S.A. Vanderwarf Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 244 Release Date: October 11, 2022 Publisher: Self-Published As Josh becomes a young man… …he discovers a daunting secret within himself. What is this underdog going to do as he faces challenges about the future of humankind that no one has ever dealt with? The nerdy Joshua Messias is in for some awakening surprises as he discovers secret after secret about his life. For Josh, the journey into manhood is one wild ride filled with fascinating technology, self-discovery, and a beautiful girl. This is one science fiction novel that will keep you guessing as you find that one answer only leads to more questions. Jump into this clean coming-of-age story that young adults will love!
12/9/2021 Promise Me Aloha Author: Taylor Bennett Genre: Young Adult Series: Tradewinds #5 Release Date: October 5, 2021 How can two people come together when everything else is falling apart? Olive Galloway always knew that Brander Delacroix wasn't going to date until he found the girl he wanted to marry, and she's still marveling over the fact that he decided to date her. But he did, which means it isn't much of a surprise when he drops down on one knee in the sand the year after Olive graduates from college. What does come as a surprise is the sudden realization that she'll no longer be Olive Galloway living at home with Grams and Macie. She'll be Olive Delacroix, building a new life in Hawaii with one of her very best friends. With that understanding, however, comes a tidal wave of pressure. Between bothersome dealings with soon-to-be in-laws, a mountain of over-the-top wedding preparations, and a trio of explosive family secrets, Olive begins to wonder if she'll be able to make it down the aisle with all of her hair intact. She's thankful for Jazz, her best friend, who is ready and willing to support her through it all, but she can't help wondering why Jazz hasn't found a happily ever after of her own. As the wedding day draws near and one final devastating secret comes to light, Olive's perfect world comes dangerously close to spinning off its axis. It will take plenty of faith and prayer (and no small amount of shave ice) to set things right before the wedding bells begin to ring and she promises Brander her aloha...forever.
3/27/2021 Fortune's Fall Author: Katherine Barger Genre: YA/Fantasy Series: The Exiled Trilogy #1 Release Date: November 2, 2020 While her classmates prepare for elite careers across America, Nyssa Ardelone trains for her secret job as the president’s dream interpreter. But when her mentor lies to the president about the prophecy in his latest dream, Nyssa must figure out why before the lie unravels. What she learns could destroy her own future. Fearful of a rumored rebellion, the president has launched a gas attack on Nyssa’s hometown, and her mentor lied about the dream to protect the survivors from more harm. When Nyssa learns her parents were injured in the attack, she flees with a stranger sent to steal the antidote—a stranger who claims to know her. Together, they race to deliver the cure as well as an interpretation of another prophetic dream only Nyssa can provide. But a devastating loss dulls her caution, and she learns too late that not everyone is trustworthy. To survive the president’s deadly pursuit, Nyssa must break every rule she’s ever followed, learning along the way that faith is the only thing that can save her.
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