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Wrecked by Elle Casey
Genre: Young Adult Adventure
Price: FREE
An ill-fated Caribbean cruise leaves four teenagers: a nerd, a jock, a mouse, and a beauty queen wrecked on an island. 
Ripley says: The Breakfast Club meets The Swiss Family Robinson. Get it now.
Soren says: Great new series from a Bestselling author. 
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Lingering Echos by Erica Kiefer
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Price: FREE
If only Allie could go back to that tragic day her cousin died, perhaps she could escape the guilt that haunts her.
Ripley says: Touching and haunting. A must read. 
Soren says: Great character and story development. 
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Glassford Girl by Jay J. Falconer
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Ever since she was abducted and experimented on, Emily Heart had been minifesting abilities she can’t control.
Ripley says: A page-turning read that will keep you guessing.
Soren says: Unique with excellent world-building. 
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Glitch Mitchell and The Unseen Planet by Philip Harris
Gerne: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: $0.99
When NASA discovers an alien gateway in the Colorado Rockies, Glitch Mitchell wins a contest to see it first-hand. 
Ripley says: An awesome, sci-fi adventure you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Great premise written with a stellar sense of humor.
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The Between by LJ Cohen
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $2.99
High school senior, Lydia Hawthorne, is less than grateful when Oberon has her snatched from the mortal world.
Ripley says: Magical, heartwarming, and a delight to read. 
Soren says: Not a single review under 3 stars makes this a sure bet.
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When Stephanie joins her boyfriend, James, and his band in New York for the final week of their tour, her research project at a New York museum puts her on a collision course with an old adversary.
As Stephanie traces the final legacy of war-time art liberator Karl Hoffman, she’s pulled deeper into the mystery of a faceless blackmailer. Events soon spiral out of control, drawing her and James into a desperate fight for their lives.
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The Portal & The Panther by RA Marshall
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: FREE
Everything changes for Jon when he stumbles into the boys’ bathroom and transforms into a black panther.
Ripley says: This series should be your next shifter read. 
Soren says: Packed with paranormal elements and page-turning action. 
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The Light of Asteria by Elizabeth Isaacs
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
One accidental stumble into Gavin Frey, and Nora is thrust into the middle of a war of mythical proportions.
Ripley says: Great characters and a wonderful story development.
Soren says: Rave reviews of this satisfying series. 
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Headed for The Win by Rachael Eliker
Genre: Young Adult Equestrian
Price: $0.99
When Nadia wishes to understand her horse better, she’s surprised to find she and Winny have switched places.
Ripley says:  Fun read by an author who knows her horses. 
Soren says: Like Freaky Friday for all the equestrians out there. 
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Mortiswood: Kaelia Falling by Gina Dickerson
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
Price: $1.99
Losing those she loves and learning she’s The Chosen One has catapulted Kaelia’s life into the fast lane. 
Ripley says: Gina Dickerson is an author to watch.
Soren says: An action-packed and entertaining fantasy series.
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Facsimile by Vicki L. Weavil
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Price: $3.03
For a ticket to Earth, Ann Solano is ready to jettison her birth planet, best friend, and the boy who loves her.
Ripley says:  Great YA sci-fi is hard to come buy but this fits the bill.
Soren says: Fantastic world-building in this gem of a read.
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Under The Trees by Ashley Maker
Genre: Young Adult Fairy Tale
Price: $2.99
Princess Araya flees to avoid an arranged marriage only to land at the mercy of Crown Prince Thoredmund.
Ripley says: Enchanting, romantic, and well-written.
Soren says: Not a single review under four stars makes this a sure read.
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Enter the clearing and your life will change forever…
Lizette spends most of her time alone in her house; until one night she wanders off into the woods and stumbles upon a group of hooded figures standing around a bonfire.
Lizette soon learns that she and her family are descended from a long line of creatures called Eternals, possessing paranormal powers, and she may be the most powerful Eternal alive.
When a mysterious prophecy is revealed and her fate becomes entwined with shy, brooding, secretive Luke, Lizette begins to question: who can she really trust?
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After ten years of strange, lonely dreams, Dahlia Kennedy is convinced they can’t get any weirder. Then, on her sixteenth birthday, she meets someone. It doesn’t take long for Dahlia to realize her connection to the mysterious Rowan is beyond physical. But… is this real? Is HE real?
It’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out. And, as secrets go, this one changes everything.
Check out what readers are calling “mysterious”, “adventurous”, and “an addictive storyline with all the right ingredients”, on sale for 99 cents this week only!
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The Superiors by Lena Hillbrand
Genre: New Adult Dark Fantasy
Price: FREE
When vampire Draven Castle captures Cali, he gets his first taste of excitement in years.
Ripley says: Only FREE through Sunday so don’t miss it.
Soren says: Intricate world-building and excellent storytelling.  
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A Song For Josh by Susan Rodgers
Genre: New Adult Romance
Price: FREE
Once a teen runaway from Prince Edward Island, Jessie Wheeler is now a popular singer-songwriter and actor.
Ripley says: Moving, lyrical, and romantic. 
Soren says: A story about the healing power of music and love. 
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Chosen by K.E. O’Connor
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Behind the doors of Ghost Academy, 4 recently deceased teenagers discover there have so much more to learn.
Ripley says:  Written with a strong voice and excellent sense of humor.
Soren says: A delightful page-turner you don’t want to miss.
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Balancer by Patrick Wong
Genre: Young Adult Sci Fi
Price: $0.99
What if you possessed the ability to balance life? But in order to give life, you had to take life. 
Ripley says: Unique premise and a gripping read. 
Soren says: Great story line with well rounded characters.
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The Bright Effect by Erica Cope and Autumn Doughton
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Price: $3.99
Amelia Bright has lots of plans for the future, and none of them involve falling for a guy like Sebastian Holbrook.
Ripley says: Be prepared to feel all the feels you have. 
Soren says: Rave reviews for this awesome YA romance. 
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The Dream Engine by Sean Platt and Johnny B Truant
Genre: Young Adult Steampunk
Price: $4.99
When Eila Doyle first hears the strange boy calling from somewhere deep in her sleep, she begins to question her sanity.
Ripley says: I love the cover and the blurb for this one.
Soren says: Awesome YA steampunk and a must-read.
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Golden Blood by Melissa Pearl
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: FREE
Gemma Hart is a loner because she never knows when her father is going to whisk her back in time.
Ripley says: If you’re a sucker for romantic time-travel, this one’s for you.
Soren says: Fast, entertaining, page-turning read.
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The Last Day of Freedom by R.J. Vickers
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: FREE
Tristan’s life is turned upside down when an earthquake hits his home town, especially because no one else felt it.
Ripley says: A great prequel novella that will propel you into the series.
Soren says: A unique premise, great cover, and good storytelling.
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Shearwater by D.S. Murphy
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
Grieving for her parents, Clara is shipped off to Ireland and learns her family has secrets she never imagined.
Ripley says:  D.S Murphy is an up-and-coming YA author to watch.
Soren says: So much more than your usual mermaid tale.
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If I Speak True by Jessica L. Brooks
Genre: Young Adult Magical Realism
Price: $0.99
For the last ten years, disturbing dreams and a mysterious bouquet of flowers have arrived on Dahlia’s birthday. 
Ripley says: Mystery, intrigue, and good world-building in this gem.
Soren says: Not a single review under three stars makes this a sure read.
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Collide by Ashley Stambaugh
Genre: New Adult Urban Fantasy
Price: $3.99
After Melina bumps into a strange old man, she starts to hear people’s thoughts and have unsettling visions.
Ripley says: A gripping dark fantasy you won’t want to put down.
Soren says: A unique take on the Angel/Demon story.
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Arrows of Change by Honor Raconteur
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Price: $4.99
Broden and Riana, simple bow hunters, never imagined they possess the special magic that can save the realm.
Ripley says: A high fantasy fix you’ll definitely enjoy.
Soren says: Archery, magic, and characters to fall in love with.
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What if you really can fall in love with the man of your dreams? It happens to Moira, an art student from Wales. After participating in a Wiccan ritual with her sister and brother, she experiences vivid dreams of a strange and magical realm where she meets a young man. According to her sister, he is a ghost lost in the space in between life and death and he needs Moira’s help to cross over. Her problem? She’s having a very hard time letting him go…
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Hey Scavengers,

Welcome to my site! My name is Ripley Patton, I write YA paranormal thrillers, and I’m your hostess for this leg of the SILVER TEAM HUNT.

SCAVENGER HUNT PUZZLE RULES:
Somewhere in the post below I’ve placed my favorite number. Collect all the favorite numbers of the Silver Team, add them up, and enter the total IN THE SILVER FORM PROVIDED HERE for your chance to win ALL 20 books of the authors on the Silver Team.
RULES: Open internationally, anyone below the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian’s permission to enter. To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed entry form by SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd, at noon Pacific Time. Entries sent without the correct number or without contact information will not be considered.
And don’t forget, there are nine teams altogether, not just SILVER, so you can play each one for a chance to win even more books.
If you’d like to find out more about the hunt, see links to all the authors participating, and see the full list of prizes up for grabs, go to THE YA SCAVENGER HUNT MAIN PAGE.
Now, I’m thrilled to introduce the YA author I’m hosting.
MEET LISA VOISIN, AUTHOR OF THE WATCHER SAGA

A Canadian-born author, Lisa Voisin spent her childhood daydreaming and making up stories, but it was her love of reading and writing in her teens that drew her to Young Adult fiction.
Lisa is a technical writer, a meditation teacher, and the leader of the Lynn Valley Literary Society’s Young Writer’s Club, a writing group for teens. A self-proclaimed coffee lover, she can usually be found writing in a local café. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her meditating or hiking in the mountains.
Though she’s lived in several cities across Canada, she currently lives in Vancouver, B.C. with her fiancé and their two cats. Find out more about Lisa ON HER WEBSITE  and follow her on Twitter @lvoisin.
Be sure to check out the forth book in Lisa’s Watcher Saga Series, THE WARRIOR PROPHET, coming April 13th.

 

THE WARRIOR PROPHET
Mia Crawford is a prophet. She can see angels. She also sees demons. Everywhere.
She knows the angels are preparing for war to get her fallen angel boyfriend, Michael, back. A war that could take years.
Haunted by visions of Michael’s soul being tortured, Mia can’t rest until she knows he’s safe.
To save him, she must make an impossible journey through Hell, and her only guide is the one person she prayed she’d never see again.
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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AHEAD!
DREAM CAST FOR THE WARRIOR PROPHET by Lisa Voisin
First of all, I wanted to thank you for letting me dream a little… or should I say dream BIG? And then share those dreams with you.
The best thing about writing a dream cast, is that there are no budget limitations. You can also choose actors who may be a little older than the characters they play and turn back time. After all, it’s a dream.

Mia Crawford: I’d love to see Mia played by a younger Emelia Clarke. She’s a talented actor, who’s beautiful in a really natural way. She also has a deep intelligence in her eyes, befitting of an old soul who also happens to be a prophet.

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Fontaine: I’d love to see a younger Henry Cavill playing Michael. Since we mostly see his past and his torture in The Warrior Prophet, I was thinking of something like this.

 

 

 

 

 

Arielle: Arielle is a kickass angelic warrior who’s also Michael’s sponsor. To play her, I’d pick French actress, Nora Arnezeder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zadkiel: He was an easy choice. He’s a fierce and intense angelic warrior, who takes his duties very seriously. I’d love to see him played by Djimon Hounsou.

 

 

 

 

 

Rhys: This angelic warrior is lean and wiry with red hair and a wry sense of humor. In my dreams, Paul Bettany would bring his larger than life personality to the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damiel: Damiel is a complex and tragic character who straddles the line between angel and demon in The Warrior Prophet. In my dreams, he’d be played by a young Johnny Depp.

 

 

 

 

 


Raguel: He’s just so good at being bad. In my dreams, a character this intense and charismatically evil could only be played by Michael Fassbender:

 

 

There you have it. My dream cast for The Warrior Prophet. I hope you like it. What do you think? Would you see this movie?

 

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SPECIAL GIVEAWAY OFFER FROM RIPLEY: GET 3 FREE BOOKS NOW
To celebrate the hunt, I’d like to offer you the first THREE E-BOOKS of my YA paranormal series, THE PSS CHRONICLES in mobi and epub format FREE. All you have to do is sign up for Ripley’s Booklist, my discount Young Adult and New Adult e-book subscription list (Also FREE) by filling out and submitting THE FORM HERE and you’ll be e-mailed links to your FREE BOOKS (be sure to check your spam if you don’t see the welcome e-mail in your inbox). If you enjoy my books, you can also PRE-ORDER the fourth and final book of the series, GHOST HOPE, on AMAZON, KOBO, or GOOGLE BOOKS now. And here’s where I cleverly sneak in my favorite number by flat-out telling you it’s 42. You know, the answer to the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. Yep, that’s my number and your clue for this leg of the hunt.
NOW, Go forth, hunt, and ENTER for your chance to win the twenty amazing SILVER TEAM BOOKS BELOW by CLICKING ON THE NEXT SCAVENGER HUNT LINK HERE  and visiting YA AUTHOR MEREDITH ZEITLIN.