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BLACK BUTTERFLY: Spy Agents, Book One – YA thriller
(Shimmer Publications, paperback ISBN 9781958575093, ebook ISBN 9781958575109)
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Is she the hero or the villain?
Black Butterfly wakes to a country devastated by terrorist attacks, supposedly at the hands of the Chinese government. She remembers nothing of her personal life—not even her name. All she knows is that she was in New York City on the day of the attacks. Though, she soon discovers she has an unsettling repertoire of violent talents.
Elijah and his found family of off-gridders from upstate New York take in Black Butterfly and mend her wounds. With nowhere else to go, she joins them as they head to a rally in Washington D.C. The eclectic group begins to feel like the family she can’t remember—or never had.
An encounter with Luca, a spy for a shadowy government agency, confirms Black Butterfly’s worst suspicions about who she was in the life she can’t remember. As more memories surface, Black Butterfly heads to the agency’s headquarters to find out who’s behind the terrorist attacks. It’s unclear whether she intends to reveal the truth or go back to her villainous way. And it’s more than her life she’s putting at risk.
ONLY DARK EDGES – YA Psychological Thriller
(Shimmer Publications, paperback ISBN 9781958575031, ebook ISBN 9781958575048)
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Hamlet meets Six Feet Under in this YA psychological thriller that is both heart-pounding and heart-wrenching.
Delta’s spent the summer navigating the treacherous waters of losing her older sister, Gemma. Determined to brave junior year of high school without her sister, Delta finds solace in the arms of a new girlfriend. But grief takes a twisted turn when Gemma’s tortured ghost appears with a dire warning.
Beware the storm.
Plagued by the haunting suspicion that Gemma’s death involved foul play, Delta is plunged into a downward spiral of grief and paranoia. No one can be trusted—not her girlfriend, their friends, or her sister’s once-loyal boyfriend. Not even Delta’s own mind.
With a hurricane bearing down, two tempests collide at the abandoned Sea Glass Lodge. Accusations fly. Secrets unravel. And everyone is a target of the storm.
ELIXIR BOUND – YA Fantasy
(Shimmer Publications, paperback ISBN 9780998925424, ebook ISBN 9780998925431)
Buy signed copies of the award-winning ELIXIR BOUND on the Purchase Books page. You can also find it on Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, and Smashwords. Cover illustration by Susan Tait Porcaro.
Take an epic journey in this award-winning young adult fantasy, winner of Best YA Book for the 2019 Connecticut Author Project! A young woman’s quest to become the next guardian of a secret healing Elixir is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and The Lord of the Rings.
Katora Kase isn’t the firstborn son nor does she possess the type of magic that conjures spells or bewitches others. In the land of the Great Peninsula–an epic fantasy world ruled by the Great Mother Nature and her offspring–those things aren’t a measure of one’s worth. And what Katora does possess is the subtle magic that marks her as the next guardian of a secret healing Elixir that is her family’s legacy. It is such a highly guarded secret that Katora doesn’t know of its existence until a rare snowstorm blows through with a message for her father, the current guardian.
Katora sets off on a quest into the wilds of Faway Forest to find the flowers that give the Elixir its potency. Even though she is accompanied by her sister, her brother, an old family friend, and a handsome mapmaker, she feels alone. For it is her decision alone whether or not to bind herself to the Elixir’s magic to serve and protect it until a new guardian is chosen. The forest hosts many dangers, including wicked beings that will stop at nothing to gain power, but the biggest danger Katora faces is whether to give up a piece of her independence for the Elixir.
Interested in a review copy? Email shimmerpublications @ gmail.com to request a copy. What readers are saying about Elixir Bound:
“This book has many twists and turns, battles, not only physical battles but Katora has her own battles within herself as well. It is also a very cute love story. I would recommend this to anybody young or old. I literally could not put this book down. I just had to know what was going to happen next. I really hope to read more about Katora and the Kase family in the future.” ~Heather (Once Upon a Twilight, full review here)
“An enchanting and epic read from the beginning all the way until the end…nothing about this book seemed plain and unoriginal but the complete opposite. All in all this book had a little bit of everything I love in a book. We had drama, romance, action, adventure, suspense, and even a bit of mystery thrown in for good measure. Would I recommend this book to others? Heck yeah I would and I already have been, actually.” ~Krystal (Krystal’s Enchanting Reads, full review here)
“From almost the first pages, I was comparing it to some of my favorite high fantasy books, such as Eragon, and I couldn’t help thinking that this book – written by a debut Indie author – was right up there with them.” ~Sandy (Magical Manuscripts Reviews)
ELIXIR SAVED – YA Fantasy
(Shimmer Publications, paperback ISBN 9780998925448, ebook ISBN 9780998925455)
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Three lives saved by the Elixir; three lives bound by it.
The Elixir entwines the lives of those it touches. Once upon a time, Kylene, Zelenka, and Devon tasted it and escaped death. None were left without scars. Now, a shocking message from the Ice Queen—one of Mother Nature’s higher beings—sends each survivor on a quest. Kylene travels to the frozen depths of Blanchardwood, Zelenka heads back to the wilds of Faway Forest, and Devon journeys to a reclusive mountain temple. The three paths converge in a war against an ancient and tricky foe. And even the Elixir cannot save everyone. The fate of the world balances on the edge of a sword, and the outcome depends on whether the survivors will sacrifice their second chances.
Escape back into the world of the Great Peninsula in this much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning ELIXIR BOUND. Perfect for fans of the Thrones of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.
