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Once Upon a Haunted Moon by K.R. Thompson
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
When history falls into legends nearly forgotten, the Keepers must find the truth to save their people once again.
Ripley says: A sequel that does not disappoint, but instead delights. 
Soren says: Not a single review below 4 stars makes this a must read.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Creatura by Nely Cab
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
A creature has been haunting her dreams for months. Isis used to be able to control him, but not anymore.
Ripley says:  Nely Cab will be your new favorite YA author.
Soren says: I love the cover of thisbook. It seriously creeps me out.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 

 

 

 

Into the Outside by Lynda Engler and Henry Dixon
Genre: Dystopian
Price: $0.99
Since the Earth died, it has always been the mutants against the shelter people. But that is about to change.
Ripley says: Excellent dystopian that reminds me of Logan’s Run.
Soren says: Will keep you reading and on the edge of your set to the very end. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

Visions by Kimberly Readnour
Genre: Mystery
Price: $0.99
Heather has the second sight, but it isn’t a gift. It’s a curse. But maybe, just maybe, she can use it for good.
Ripley says: A modern paranormal YA Nancy Drew, Visions really stands out.
Soren says: Nancy who? This is just a really good mystery.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Frosted Blood by Larry Pellitteri
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $1.99
Michael Saxon carries a secret inside his DNA that “the powers that be” will do anything to acquire.
Ripley says: Sci-fi thriller rich in historical mythology as well. 
Soren says: Complex and fast-paced. It’s a real thrill ride. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

What Comes of Eating Donuts with a Boy Who Plays Guitar by Nicole Campbell
Genre: Romance
Price: $3.99
Courtney has always played by the rules, but that all changes when she meets a boy who plays guitar.
Ripley says: I love the title. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to read it. 
Soren says: Not your typical YA romance. So much better.
LINK: Amazon

 

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Seed Savers takes place in a future where gardening and saving seeds is against the law and eating fresh produce is forgotten by a majority of the population.
Treasure is a gentle dystopian, frightening only is the possibility that we may not be far from the future it paints.
Lily is volume two of the Seed Savers series but can easily be read out of order. It is is a suspenseful and reflective book with themes of self-empowerment, trust, acceptance of diversity, gardening, and politics.
Heirloom seamlessly weaves the gentle agrarian story of Clare and Dante together with the swiftly-paced adventure of Lily and Arturo. Themes of family, empowerment, and politics meet in this futuristic tale nostalgic for the past. Heirloom is a hopeful dystopia in today’s current sea of post-apocalyptic literature.
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In case you missed it over at my PATREON, thanks to some amazing and generous backers, the cover of GHOST HOPE has been completely unveiled and HERE IT IS in all its glory.

 

Thanks so much to Scarlett Rugers for her amazing design. Again. She never disappoints. I think this is my favorite cover of the series so far, and I love them all.
Many of you have been asking when the book will be available for pre-order and also when it will be released. Thank you so much for your interest and dedication to the series and my work. And while I don’t have an exact release date yet, we are getting very close. I promise I will let you know as soon as I do.
Thank you for your eagerness and patience.

Transformation by John O’Riley
Genre: Fantasy
Price: FREE
Emily Winters can see the future, and what she sees is the death of everyone with powers like hers.
Ripley says: Thrilling and makes you believe it could all come true.
Soren says: Well-written with fully developed characters you must root for.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Faceless by Monica Millard
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $0.99
Life just got interesting. The school bully is dead, and I am bad boy Eli Markham’s only alibi.
Ripley says: Authentic teen voice that draws you in from the first page.   
Soren says: New release from an author to watch. Don’t miss it. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Pigments of my Imagination by Angela Kulig
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $0.99
A dozen lifetimes ago, Lucia started a war. Not a war with armies or guns, but a bloody war nonetheless.
Ripley says: Hey, there’s a character named Ripley in this book. Need I say more?
Soren says: Reincarnation and art woven into an unique YA premise.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Normalish by Margaret Lesh
Genre: Contemporary
Price: $0.99
People tell you high school’s so great, but they’re lying. It’s mostly horrible and full of disappointment. It sucks.
Ripley says: There’s something about this cover that’s so realistic and fun. I’m in love with it.
Soren says: Honest and full of astute teen observation and humor.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

Spirit Legacy by E. E. Holmes
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $2.99
After the death of her mother, college freshman Jess Ballard starts to see and hear ghosts.
Ripley says: Extremely well-executed YA ghost story.
Soren says: The cover compels and haunts, just like the story inside it. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Wolfskin by W. R. Gingell
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
If you want adventure, sometimes you have to march right up and kick it in the shins. 
Ripley says:  Delightful YA retelling of the red riding hood myth.
Soren says: Strong world-building in a convincing tale of enchantment. 
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | B&N

 

 

 

 

The Ship of Sight and the Hand of Shadow by Brydie Walker Bain
Genre: Adventure
Price: $2.99
Nat races up the coast of New Zealand to complete a sacred task connected to the Ship of Sight, last seen in 1916.
Ripley says: Another great adventure set in the one of my favorite places. 
Soren says:  An excellent YA adventure for all ages. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris
Genre: Steampunk
Price: $4.99
Bewitched as a servant and hidden in plain sight, it seems no one can help Ellie escape her step mother.
Ripley says: A wonderful steampunk Cinderella retelling. Just magical.
Soren says: Set in In 1876 Philadelphia and masterfully done. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Smashwords 

 

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The Awakener by Amanda Strong
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
As angels and demons fight around them, Eden and Micah must find the courage to triumph over it together. 
Ripley says:  Fascinating premise of a girl who awakens the supernatural gifts of others. 
Soren says: Hooks you from the very beginning.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N

 

 

 

 

Fantasy of Frost by Kelly St. Clare
Genre: Fantasy/Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
Will Olina, trapped behind a veil and her mother’s tyranny, become the next great leader of her people?
Ripley says:  A YA sci-fi/fantasy you don’t want to miss.
Soren says: Excellent worldbuilding woven with wonderful storytelling.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Kuthun by S.A Carter
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $0.99
When Elena is given a kuthun for her birthday, she is unaware of the ancient magic it wields.
Ripley says: A delightful culmination of so many magical traditions. 
Soren says: A truly unique take on the teen witch story line.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Secret of Sinbad’s Cave by Brydie Walker Bain
Genre: Adventure
Price: $2.99
On her first day off school, Nat discovers a secret room full of maps with clues to an ancient treasure.
Ripley says:  Set in my favorite stomping grounds in New Zealand. 
Soren says:  Excellent read for the younger YA crowd.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo 

 

 

 

 

Winter’s Awakening by Karen Luellen
Genre: Dystopian
When their mother goes missing, three teens fight to reclaim her from “The Institute” that created them.
Ripley says: A fast-paced thrill ride into the realm of teens with superpowers.
Soren says: Really good character development and realistic relationships between the siblings.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Spindle by W.R Gingell
Genre: Fantasy/Fairy Tale
Price: $2.99
Polyhymnia is no princess. Then again, the enchanter who awakens her from her 300 year sleep is no prince. 
Ripley says: I love fairy tale retellings and this one does not disappoint. 
Soren says: Gingell reconstructs Sleeping Beauty and makes it better than the original.
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | Kobo | B&N

 

 

 

 

Oberon’s Children by Hal Emerson
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $2.99
Mol follows the sound of music into the forest, where she is taken captive by a man known only as Oberon.
Ripley says:  A mysterious fantasy whose secrets unfold gently and perfectly.
Soren says: Unpredictable and completely satisfying. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Finding Elizabeth by Taylor Fenner
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $3.99
Prepare to fall into a love that is powerful enough to prevail over tragedy, death, and multiple lifetimes. 
Ripley says:  Brand new release and it sounds phenomenal.
Soren says:  History and reincarnation in a compelling YA romance. 
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks 
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I will be making an appearance this weekend as Ripley’s Book Booth at Rose City Comic Con in Portland, Oregon.
We’ll be selling over 65 titles by 25 different local genre authors.
Come see us at BOOTH 1028 and mention you saw this post for a free poster.
And here’s a video sampler from last year to get you excited.

 

Vampires Rule by Kasi Blake
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Jack was only seventeen when a werewolf ripped his throat out. Lucky for him, there were vampires nearby.
Ripley says:  Nice new twist on the vampire/werewolf archetype. 
Soren says: Excellent start to this paranormal series. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Smashwords

 

 

 

 

The Watch by Amanda Witt
Genre: Dystopian
Price: FREE
Who are the Watchers in the woods, and can Red get past them to save her friends and home?
Ripley says: A YA version of The Village meets 1984.
Soren says: Stellar worldbuilding and an edge-of-your-seat plot. 
LINKS: Amazon | Smashwords 

 

 

 

 

Prisoner of the Crown by Cassie Clover
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $0.99
Untrained, and ill prepared, young Lady Kimess has just inherited the role of Royal Seer.
Ripley says:  All the fantasy wonder you could hope for… and more. 
Soren says:  Politics, intrigue, and a strong female lead make this a must read.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

 

 

 

 

Capture by Rachel Van Dyken
Genre: Romance
Price: $1.99
The death of her parents has silenced Dani. She has lost her voice. Can she find it again in the arms of Lincoln?
Ripley says: A touching romance about grief and the power of love to heal it.
Soren says:  224 reviews and not a single one under three stars. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

The Cage by Jacci Turner
Genre: Mystery
Price; $2.99
Four students, thrown together in a high school summer class, begin to manifest gifts they don’t understand.
Ripley says:  Reminded me of The Breakfast Club but with awesome paranormal/spiritual elements thrown in. 
Soren says:  Really interesting premise that delivers. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo 

 

 

 

 

Haunted Echoes by Emma Bloom
Genre: Paranormal
Price: $2.99
Abby can commune with spirits and it sucks, until an unexpected visit to the psych ward changes everything.
Ripley says: Touches on the delicate issues of mental health and bullying within an engaging story line. 
Soren says: Realistic teen voice and well-developed characters. 
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks

 

 

 

 

Chimera by N.J. Tanger
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $2.99
The fate of Earth’s first colony rests on the shoulders of a pair of misfits. What could possibly go wrong?
Ripley says: Solid YA sci-fi reminiscent of Orson Scott Card and Heinlein’s earlier works. 
Soren says: Complex and well-layerd, this is a book you don’t want to miss.
LINK: Amazon

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Have you ever experienced that one moment that made you take notice of a person you see every day, but never truly saw before? It happened to me the day Eli Markham walked away from the school bully, instead of fighting.
Problem is, I’m not the only one noticing him. Someone, something, has him in its sights and they want him bad enough to frame him for murder. As his alibi, I’ve stumbled into the crosshairs of the monster that’s after him and losing isn’t an option for it.
Only $.99 cents for a limited time.
Download your copy today.
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Hope(less) by Melissa Haag 
Genre: Paranormal
Price: FREE
Delve into a riveting world of werewolves and young women with unexplained abilities, in Hope(less).
Ripley says:  Not your typical werewolf story. Really unique. 
Soren says: The powers Gabby has, and the negative side-effects that came with them, were really cool. 
LINKS: Amazon

 

 

 

Fearless by Tawdra Kandle
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: FREE
Book One in the best-selling YA King Quartet! Every gift has consequences.
Ripley says: Great mash-up of witches and mind-reading
Soren says: Good character development and a strong story line. You’re going to want the next one. 
LINKS: Amazon | iBooks | B&N | Google

 

 

 

 

Tethered Twins by Mike Essex
Genre: Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
A cataclysmic event, a world filled with twins and just one rule; protect your twin or lose your life.
Ripley says: Fascinating premise with so much room for great storytelling. 
Soren says: Readers of Maze Runner, Hunger Games, and Divergent will love Tethered Twins.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Nightlights by Chrysoula Tzavelas
Genre: Fantasy/Sci-fi
Price: $0.99
Ajax doubts things can get much worse, until a girl with a sword fights a monster right outside his house.
Ripley says: Originally published as a serial, you’ll be thankful you can devour it all at once. 
Soren says: This is so much good bookfor your buck.
LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks 

 

 

 

 

Waters of Change by Amy Astorga
Genre: Paranormal Mystery
Price: $0.99
Life at the surface isn’t a choice. What mermaids lack that humans possess, isn’t legs. It’s a soul.
Ripley says: When I saw this cover, I knew I had to read this book. So gorgeous.
Soren says: A great new take on mermaids. You won’t regret reading it.
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Our Wild and Precious Lives by A.G Russo
Genre: Historical
Price: $0.99
In 1960 Cold War Germany, two teenage Army brats contend with life on a small American base.
Ripley says: Unique in both setting and era for YA, this is one you want to read. 
Soren says:  Historical, well-written and fascinating 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Because of Him by Jessica Roe
Genre: Romance
Price: $2.99
Blair Ackerman is a girl with crazy hair and a bad attitude. No one gets inside her head. Until she meets Silver. 
Ripley says:  Upper YA romance that is sizzling and sweet. 
Soren say: Finally a YA romance with a nerdy, good-guy, leading man. 
LINK: Amazon

 

 

 

 

Avant Nation by C.D. Verhoff
Genre: Dystopian
Price: $3.99
A beautiful young medic teams up with a ruthless soldier during a war over the human genome.
Ripley says:  Suspense, genetic engineering, and romance combined so well. 
Soren says: Excellent premise that keeps you guessing. 
LINK: Amazon

 

Fusion Release

 

The final chapter of the Tesla Evolution is now available. To celebrate, Tesla (Book 1) is free and Decay and Faraday (Books 2 and 3) are on sale for only 99 cents.

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Decay – Grab it for $0.99

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