I promised myself I'd stay away from dangerous men, but I couldn't live up to that when Kyle Andrews came back to town. For years, he sabotaged his opponents to get ahead, doing unspeakable things no matter the cost. After a fatal fight left him wounded, Kyle knew his UFC career would be over. And it is. He has nothing, but he's determined to get it all back and make things right.
My name is Megan. I've known violence, pain, and what it feels like to be scared to live another day. All of that changed the moment I refused to be a victim. Now that my psychotic ex, Alex, can't find me, I've been given a second chance. I owe my life to my friends. The same goes for Kyle. Without him, I wouldn't be able to feel.
Everyone hates him. But for the life of me I don't. There's something about him I can't ignore. Being with Kyle makes me want it all. But in loving a hated man, I didn't know it'd bring the life I fled from back to haunt me. Everywhere I go danger lurks and bad things are happening. Kyle believes it's because of him, but I think otherwise. I'm afraid Alex has found me . . . and this time he's not going to let me go.
Meet Morgan Dey, one of the top teen Reducers at The Body Institute.
Thanks to cutting-edge technology, Morgan can temporarily take over
another girl's body, get her in shape, and then return to her own body-leaving her
client slimmer, more toned, and feeling great. Only there are a few catches…
For one, Morgan won't remember what happens in her "Loaner" body. Once
she's done, she won't recall walks with her new friend Matt, conversations with
the super-cute Reducer she's been text-flirting with, or the uneasy feeling she
has that the director of The Body Institute is hiding something. Still, it's
all worth it in the name of science. Until the glitches start…
Suddenly, residual memories from her Loaner are cropping up in Morgan's mind.
She's feeling less like herself and more like someone else. And when protests
from an anti-Body Institute organization threaten her safety, she'll have to
decide if being a Reducer is worth the cost of her body and soul…
About
the Author
I'm
a YA writer represented by Kelly Sonnack of Andrea Brown Literary. My sci-fi
novel THE BODY INSTITUTE explores the themes of society, identity, and body
image. I live in the beautiful, green state of Oregon and have a Studio Arts
degree; I'm an SCBWI member.
You'll usually find me in my writing cave, surrounded by my dragon collection
and the characters in my head. I also enjoy reading--mostly young adult
novels--as well as drawing, painting, and quilting. I also attend writing
conferences, walk with my husband, and enjoy music and dance of all kinds.
In
a flash of searing light, the world changed. A massive solar flare has crippled
the modern world and brought chaos and destruction. David Hartsman is stuck in
the remote farm town of his youth on what was expected to be a short visit to
check on his ailing parents. While his wife and his daughter are hundreds of
miles away at home in Chicago, David must face the dangers associated with his
own survival and the pressures of not being with his family. In a worldwide
catastrophe, every struggle is personal.
Excerpt:
The days had turned warmer and the rains had come to a stop.
The fields were planted with the food that would allow us to survive, and
everyone anxiously awaited the first harvest of lettuce and beans. Anything
other than radish and turnip soup seasoned with a little green onion and boiled
squirrel.
I walked past one of the fields and waved at the boys. Two
of them carried rifles and several others had sharp spades. Those with the
rifles were scanning the edges of the field making sure no rabbits came in to
eat the precious crops. Those with spades walked along each row, making sure no
moles or other burrowing varmint was making itself at home.
The boys waved back and went back to their vigilant sentry
work.
I shook my head as I thought about what Lexi would say if
she had seen this. She was afraid of guns. She never grew up around them and
did not like them. I didn’t care one way or another. To me, they were just
another tool. One I grew up with, but found no particular joy in using. It was
like a hammer. Lexi was afraid of them and didn’t want one in the house, so I
acquiesced to her demand.
But now they were needful things. The right tool for the
right job. At night, the dogs were set free in the field and the snares were set
along the edges. But in the daytime, a stray rabbit taken with a .22 meant not
only saving our crops, but more meat in our stew.
Author Bio:
Wilson Harp
is a writer based out of the American Midwest. As a military brat, he traveled
and met people from many cultures and backgrounds. Exposure to so many
different views has led him to an appreciation of an eclectic collection of
music, film and literature.
His sense of
wonder at stories and folklore started young and continues to this day, often
affecting the themes and ideas in his writing. In his works you will find the
old fashioned ideas of virtue and honor as the lifeline that pulls many of his
characters through the situations they often find themselves.
Sixteen-year-old Claire McBride just witnessed a brutal murder at the hands of someone she knew, someone she thought she could trust. Now she's alone, afraid and desperate to put as many miles as possible between herself and the killer. Seeing no other options, she flees her home town of Galena, leaving behind everything and everyone she's ever held dear.
Run for your life…
Carter Emerson's whole world has come crashing down around him. He woke to the news his best friend, Claire has gone missing without a trace, and there's nothing he can do about it. Finding out her car was abandoned in the busy city of Chicago, he and his brother can't help but fear the worst… With no solid suspects or leads, it looks like Carter's worst nightmare could come true, and Claire's disappearance may turn into a cold case.
Run for your life…
With the killer at her heels, Claire has no choice but to leave Carter in the dark. She can't risk his safety just because she misses the sound of his voice… But will the run of Claire's life be worth it in the end? Or will her past catch up with her no matter how hard she tries to escape it?
Title: Aberrant Series: Aberrant Series #1 Author: Ruth Silver Publication Date: April 16, 2013 Genre: Y/A Dystopian Publisher: Lazy Day Publishing Cover: Lazy Day Publishing Amazon - http://tiny.cc/gngtvx Barnes & Noble - http://tiny.cc/eogtvx
Synopsis
What if your existence was illegal?
It was supposed to be the perfect system: food, shelter, and jobs for everyone. A strive toward Utopian.
When children can no longer be conceived through natural means, a lottery is established to determine which families will conceive a child in a lab through IVF.
Eighteen year old Olivia Parker is an anomaly. She shouldn't exist.
The government wants her dead. The rebels have their own perverted agenda. In a world filled with secrets, betrayals, and death lurking at every turn, Olivia must decide her own path and who to trust.
Adventure, mystery, and romance come together in this fast-paced Young Adult dystopian fantasy that will keep readers of all ages turning the pages. Aberrant is the first novel in the Aberrant series.
Joshua and I both headed out of the council hall with Jacqueline leading the way. The line of young men had barely dwindled. I avoided their stare, their curiosity as they slowly proceeded forward, giving the attendant their name. I wondered how they knew about me and more importantly what they knew. Jacqueline walked a few feet ahead of us, giving us privacy to talk. I silently thanked her for still respecting us and our wishes. She was probably the only one in Haven who liked us. I didn't know if I should be relieved or angered by the recent news. I could feel the whispers, like tingles against bare skin as we walked further from council hall and rounded the corner. I was grateful to be out of sight from all those curious stares. "I guess we should consider ourselves lucky," I remarked. I didn't feel lucky. I tried to sound upbeat, but everything was quickly falling apart around us.
Joshua scoffed at the idea. "Lucky? I wouldn't go that far," he emphasized. "This is how it starts. Eventually, they'll make it a crime for us to see one another." He sounded disgusted.
"They sort of already are," I remarked, trying to understand the council's decision. "I think they just want to make sure I'm protected." Though I didn't quite understand how setting me up to meet multiple bachelors was any form of protection. It seemed as if they only wanted to keep Joshua away from me. The one person I could trust, implicitly. I knew the rules were different because I was different. They didn't seem particularly bothered by Joshua having a girl in his room. It didn't seem fair.
"Seems like they don't really care what we think at all," Joshua retorted as we headed into our building. "Were you okay last night? I worried when Landon escorted you out of the dormitory."
I walked slowly up the stairs, Jacqueline just a few feet ahead of us. "Aside from being locked in a room with no windows." I sighed. "At least they're giving me freedom from the tech center and a real bed. I should be grateful," I mocked. I didn't feel grateful, but I knew his mother at least tried to make it easier for me. As soon as we crested the top stair, I froze in place. The building shook with an alarming intensity as the first drone flew low overhead. The downstairs chandelier swayed and I held onto Joshua's arm and my eyes widened in terror. "What do you think is going on?" I asked watching the movement grow stronger as vibrations echoed through the dormitory. A nearby painting affixed to the wall crashed to the floor, the glass breaking. I could feel the ground quake beneath my feet as Joshua grabbed my hand, refusing to let go.
"We're being attacked." It wasn't a question. Together, we jogged briskly down the hall toward our rooms. I didn't know how much time we had. All I knew was the government was here, and they were searching for me!
Meet the Author
Ruth Silver is the best-selling author of the Aberrant trilogy. With a passion for writing and a love of story-telling, Ruth is actively writing two series under her name: Royal Reaper and Orenda.
She is also writing steamier adult novels under Ravyn Rayne, including the Federal Agent Chronicles.
Her interests also include traveling, reading, and photography. Her favorite vacation destination is Australia.
Ruth currently resides in Plainfield, Illinois. She can be found on Twitter, Facebook, and her book blog Write Away Bliss.
Interview
Q: Let's start with what inspired you to write Aberrant?
My inspiration for Aberrant was in part that I loved reading Dystopian stories. I always love writing, so I wanted to create a world, Cabal, that was unlike anything we've witnessed, but not so far-fetched that it is purely science fiction.
Q: When writing Aberrant, what did you use for inspirations?
There are a variety of novels that I've read over the past several years, that helped in world building when writing Aberrant. Those were: The Hunger Games, The Handmaid's Tale, and Children of Men.
Q: Are you currently working on a new book at this time?
Yes I'm working on quite a few new titles under both Ruth Silver and Ravyn Rayne.
Q: If so can you tell us the name of the book and a little bit about it?
I'm working on a spin-off for the Aberrant series. It's a prequel story and still untitled. I'm also writing the Federal Agent Chronicles which is an adult series.
Q: In Aberrant do you have a favorite character? If so who & why?
I definitely love Olivia's character. She's tough, even when things are stacked up against her, she never gives up.
Q: Do you have favorite author whose books you love to read?
I really love John Green's writing. My favorite novel of his is, The Fault in Our Stars.
Q: As a child what did you want to do when you grew up?
I had quite a few career aspirations in my teenage years. After watching the movie Twister, I wanted to be a tornado chaser!
Q: If you could go on an all expenses paid vacation 7 days and 6 nights to anywhere in the world - where would you like to go & why?
I'd love to travel to Paris. It seems incredibly romantic and also a great place to tour the city and see the sights.
Q: Do you have a favorite playlist that you listen to when you write?
Nope, I can't stand listening to music when I write. I need absolute silence.
Q: When you aren't writing what do you do to relax and have fun?
In my free time, I love reading, watching movies, television, playing video games and just hanging out with friends. My favorite shows are Orphan Black, The 100, and Reign.
My sister was my lifeline, my beacon, my North Star. I could rely on her, depend on her, turn to her when the world was just too hard to face. She could depend on me for the same.
I laughed with her; cried with her; rejoiced her success; and part of me died with her too. I lived for her, loved no one greater than her. Without Savannah, I had no one to turn to, no one to share my soul with. My other half, closer than twins we were, was just gone.
Grief broke my soul and crushed my heart to dust. I didn't know how to put the pieces back together. I wasn't sure I even want to without her. How could I live knowing she would never share anything with me again?
Time, supposedly, heals all wounds. I don't believe that. But I do know there are other ways to heal. I just had to find them.
Cain was born in England in 1917. At the end of WWII Cain returned to England, longing for the comforts of home, but found his mother was different; she had been changed by a vampire who preys on women.
There came a point where his mother felt there was no choice…Cain had to be turned as well.
After watching his mother die he changed his way of thinking, his way of feeding. He tried to reclaim some of his humanity but it was not easy as he was fueled by rage against the one that had changed her. He wanted his revenge and nothing would stop him.
After he was attacked he comes across a young girl, ten year old Mia, whose innocence is slowly being taken away from her. They needed each other, and both their lives depended on it.
The world was a very bad place for Mia. She was about to find out just how much worse it can get.
Dream cast-
Vasile – Johnny Depp
Cain – Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Mia - Emma Stone
Elizabeth - Helena Bonham Carter
Helena - Milla
Jovovich
About the Author-
D.M. Wolfenden loves all things that go bump in the night, and describes herself as a tattooed horror addict. But you would never know it when talking with her, she comes across as a little shy and reserved. She can hold her own working in the mainly male environment offshore, though.
Because she works away from home on the oil rigs, she treasures her time at home with her family. She would love to be surrounded with pet animals but her job prevents it. DM loves to travel, read, watch the latest blockbusters and much to the disappointment of her friends and family, she loves to cook.
Summary
from Goodreads: There are supernatural prisons hidden
across the globe. Contained within these fortresses are some of the deadliest
criminals from the five supernatural races: vampire, shifter, fey, magic users
and demi-fey.
Jessa Lebron, twenty-two, has spent her entire life in Stratford, Connecticut,
one of the gateway towns adjoining these prisons which protect the fortified
borders. She's a wolf shifter, and her father leads the town council. She
learns that much of her life has been hidden from her, secrets which threaten
to tear apart the very fabric of her world. Especially the biggest secret of
them all.
She is dragon marked.
Jessa only knows what she's been told about the dragon marked, that they are
dangerous and must be eliminated to prevent the rise of the dragon king, the
powerful warmonger who had his head removed a thousand years ago. So now Jessa's
on the biggest hit list of all. Dragon mark hunters are lethal and her only
hope to evade detection is to keep the energy contained.
As more secrets unfold she finds herself locked up in Vanguard, the notorious
American supernatural prison. Thankfully she's not alone. Braxton, the
dragon-shifter has her back. Together they must survive long enough to free
themselves and the other dragon marked.
Excerpt:
I glared at the deadly but visually stunning dragon. He was massive; he'd had
to tuck his wings in at his side to have room for movement. The black and blue
of his scales shone even in the dying light. The bright yellow eyes surveyed
the room, before locking me in his gaze. He roared again and I decided to take
a stand. In general I didn't think much before I acted, and my plans were often
considered to be brave or stupid. Usually both.
"Braxton Compass," I scolded him, moving right up into his strike zone, my
hands on my hips. "Your scaled dragon ass is blocking the doorway."
Jacob, Tyson, and Maximus crowded behind me. They were ready to snatch me up if
their brother made the wrong move. But I knew it would have to be pretty
exceptional circumstances before Braxton would lose enough of himself to hurt
me.
The massive beast lowered his head until we were eye to eye. He would scent
trickles of my fear, but despite my body's involuntary response, I wasn't
really afraid of Braxton. His dragon was a little unpredictable, but he was
strong enough to keep both of them controlled. I knew he'd pulled this stunt to
remind the council where the real power lay and that he didn't like secrets
being kept, especially when they personally affected us.
The dragon and I continued our stare-off, my dark blue eyes locked on his
yellow. "Let's call it a tie," I finally said, grinning and raising my eyebrows
at the same time.
About the Author Jaymin Eve is a 29 year old with a passion for reading, writing and arithmetic ... okay maybe not the last one but definitely the first two.
Living on the beautiful Gold Coast, in Australia, the family loves spending lots of time on the beach. And travelling as frequently as possible.
When Jaymin isn't trying to wrangle two daughters, a puppy and her husband, you will find her hiding in a corner trying desperately to write her stories (without little fingers pressing random keys). She asks forgiveness if you notice the occasional sskkkkssjs appearing in her book, her children are proud of their contribution.
