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  • The Underappreciated Virtues of Rusty Old Bicycles: A Dystopian Short Story about Friendship, Faith, and Fleeing for your Life

    Corinna Turner

    eBook (UnSeen Books, Dec. 31, 2019)
    In a dystopian future, an innocent picnic turns deadly.Margo and Bane have the perfect Saturday planned out - a bike ride, a train ride, a nice picnic...But when they're mistaken for terrorists, the army are after them with lethal force. Can two teenagers evade a massive manhunt? Their lives, and those of their families, depend on it.This prequel short story was first published in the anthology SECRETS: VISIBLE & INVISIBLE by Catholic Teen Books in 2018. PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: I AM MARGARET“Great style ... like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl and former Children's Laureate of Ireland
  • The Most Expensive Alley Cat in London: A Historical Fantasy Short Story about an Urchin, a Dragonet, and a Mysterious Cat

    Corinna Turner

    eBook (UnSeen Books, May 31, 2020)
    A DESPERATE URCHIN. A MYSTERIOUS STRAY. SALVATION…OR DEATH?Young Serapia Ravena is living rough on the streets of old London, along with her dragon-like pet, Raven. Starving and desperate after a near-fatal illness, Serapia is delighted to find the meal she so desperately needs to survive—even if it’s just a skinny white alley cat. But nothing about this cat is as she expects. It may provide a very different means of deliverance—or doom.If you love tales of good and evil, compassion and survival, secret agents and dragonets, you’ll love this heart-warming short story in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. ‘The Most Expensive Alley Cat in London’ is a standalone short story related to the novel ‘Elfling,’ Winner of the 2019 ‘Teen’ CPA Book Award.Get the story to enter Serapia’s world today.
  • Liberation

    Corinna Turner

    Paperback (UnSeen Books, Sept. 29, 2015)
    Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016.THE EUROBLOC GENETICS FACILITY WHERE MARGO WAS IMPRISONED STANDS EMPTY. EVERY OTHER FACILITY IS FULL. TIME TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. “Seriously, Bane, should I sit around and pat myself on the back for resisting the EuroGov for six months of my life? Or should I go out and try to make a world in which you and I can raise children without being afraid that one day, they’ll be taken from us and murdered?” In the Vatican’s hidden place of exile, Margo and her fiance, Bane, hatch a daring plan: use Vatican strike teams to liberate teenagers destined for human ‘recycling’—to start a public outcry against Sorting. But if they succeed, the EuroGov’s vengeance will be swift and merciless. If a revolution happens, will it be too late for Margo—and Bane? N.B. All novels in the I AM MARGARET series are now 100% Clean Language (excludes old copies with the word cloud border cover design). All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing their moral, doctrinal and editorial quality.N.B. Limited number of signed copies of the original version currently available on Amazon Marketplace (Seller: UnSeen books). PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: I AM MARGARET“Great style ... like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl
  • Margo's Diary

    Corinna Turner

    Paperback (UnSeen Books (Zephyr Publishing), April 3, 2017)
    So what happened after the Vote? Well, I kept forgetting to write in my diary, but I did record the important stuff! •Lunch with a former Facility guard (interesting!). •Meeting Lucas’s sister - that was INTENSE! •Bane’s parents' visit - that was OUT of the BLUE! And lots of political developments! Plus Vatican State births, marriages and deaths. After 6 years, I just filled it up with fun stuff: •My Underground Latin Primer •My favorite Psalms and Prayers •A few Maps •A diagram of a ProCamera Mass kit (like the one Fr Mark used to use!) •Bane’s Story! (‘Squire Thane and the Dragon’ - my proposal!) Mustn’t forget that. And a few drawings & things... A Companion Volume to the I AM MARGARET series including the novella 'Visitors'. N.B. All novels in the I AM MARGARET series are now 100% Clean Language (excludes old copies with the word cloud border cover design). LIBERATION, Book 3 in the I AM MARGARET series, has been nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016. All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing their moral, doctrinal and editorial quality.
  • The Siege of Reginald Hill

    Corinna Turner

    Paperback (UnSeen Books (Zephyr Publishing), Nov. 29, 2018)
    SAFETY IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF DANGER, BUT THE PRESENCE OF GOD.Fr. Kyle Verrall is living a quiet life as a parish priest in Africa when he’s snatched from his church one night by armed assailants. He’s in big trouble—his sister’s worst enemy is hell-bent on taking revenge on the famous Margaret Verrall by killing her brother, just as slowly and horribly as he can. What could possibly save him? The humble young priest is defenceless—or so Reginald Hill believes.But Kyle has a powerful weapon Hill knows nothing about. And he’s not afraid to use it.Is Reginald Hill really the hunter?Or is he the hunted? N.B. All novels in the I AM MARGARET series are now 100% Clean Language (excludes old copies with the word cloud border cover design). THE SIEGE OF REGINALD HILL received 3rd prize for 'Catholic Novels' in the Catholic Press Book Awards 2019.LIBERATION, Book 3 in the I AM MARGARET series, was nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016.All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing their moral, doctrinal and editorial quality. PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: I AM MARGARET“Great style ... like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl and former Children's Laureate of Ireland
  • I Am Margaret

    Corinna Turner

    Paperback (Zephyr Publishing, June 18, 2015)
    In Margo’s world, the ‘imperfect’ are recycled. Literally.Margaret Verrall dreams of marrying the boy she loves and spending her life with him. But she’s part of the underground network of Believers – and that carries the death penalty. But before she can be unmasked as a Believer, she fails her Sorting and is reassigned as spare parts. Bane swears to rescue her before she can be dismantled, but a chance to take on the system ups the stakes beyond mere survival. Now she has to break out of the Facility—or face the worst punishment of all: Conscious Dismantlement.If you enjoy books like THE HUNGER GAMES, UNWIND, or NEVER LET ME GO but wish they had that inspirational edge, I AM MARGARET is the book you’ve been waiting for! This page-turner combines adventure and suspense with a touch of romance, and delves into the real emotional cost of martyrdom and standing up for what you believe. Buy the book to enter Margo’s story today!“Great style – very good characters and pace. Definitely a book worth reading, like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of 'Artemis Fowl'. “An intelligent, well-written and enjoyable debut from a young writer with a bright future.” STEWART ROSS, author of 'The Soterion Mission'.I AM MARGARET was a finalist in the CALA Awards 2016.LIBERATION, Book 3 in the I AM MARGARET series, has been nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016.All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the SOA by the Catholic Writers Guild.
  • Mandy Lamb and the Full Moon

    Corinna Turner

    Paperback (UnSeen Books, June 28, 2018)
    Can a half-sheep girl and a werewolf be friends?Mandy Lamb is the world's only half-sheep girl, thanks to a spot of well-meant but ill-advised genetic tinkering. She’s starting senior school and she’s about to meet James, a strange, dog-like orphan who has a bad habit of running off at the full moon. With danger on the way, will James prove friend or foe?This page-turning rural fantasy is a heart-warming tale about friendship, trust, and courage—and not letting what you are define what you do. Those looking for a unique, challenging read will love this ‘animal yarn with a Christian twist.’Buy the book to start reading Mandy and James’ adventure today! PRAISE FOR MANDY LAMB & THE FULL MOON“I thought Mandy Lamb would just be a fun kid’s story, but it is really deep and exciting! TURNER’s imagination and creativity are simply amazing, and this book takes it to a new level.”THERESA LINDEN, author of award-winning Battle for His Soul“This highly entertaining fantasy weaves a tale of friendship, trust, & courage that will not only warm your heart but keep you flipping the pages all the way to its unexpected & pulse-pounding climax. I am amazed, yet again, by this author's talent and diversity! Anyone young at heart who enjoys a fun & inspiring animal yarn with a Christian twist is sure to love this unusual story!”SUSAN PEEK, author of the God’s Forgotten Friends series“CORINNA TURNER takes Urban Fantasy to the countryside with the adventures of a half-sheep girl who is up for befriending anyone—even a werewolf or a vampire! A hilarious twist on familiar tropes that all ages will enjoy.”ELIZABETH AMY HAJEK, author of The Mermaid and the UnicornMANDY LAMB AND THE FULL MOON has been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing its moral, doctrinal and literary quality.
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  • Bane's Eyes

    Corinna Turner

    Paperback (UnSeen Books (Zephyr Publishing), June 24, 2016)
    A HUSBAND IN DESPAIR. AN ENEMY IN NEED. A LIFE AND DEATH VOTE. “Bane, I know it’s risky, but I think I should do this speech. We’ve got to win... If we don’t, we’re all dead...”In three months, the citizens of the EuroBloc will decide whether or not to abolish Sorting, the grim annual harvesting of “imperfect” teenagers for their organs. If they vote the wrong way, then Margo and everyone she cares about will die.While Bane struggles to cope with the loss of his eyes, the lives of millions of young people and Believers are at stake as Margo embarks on increasingly risky political missions out of the Vatican State. But threats soon loom from the most unexpected quarters, compromising even the security of the Vatican itself, and with the vote hanging in the balance, the media battle threatens to turn into real war.Bane is desperate to join Margo in the fight, but how can he without his eyes? N.B. All novels in the I AM MARGARET series are now 100% Clean Language (excludes old copies with the word cloud border cover design). BANE'S EYES was a finalist in the Catholic Arts and Letters Awards 2018. LIBERATION, Book 3 in the I AM MARGARET series, was nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Award 2016. All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing their moral, doctrinal and editorial quality. PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: I AM MARGARET“Great style ... like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl and former Children's Laureate of Ireland
  • Drive!: A Dino-Dystopian Adventure

    Corinna Turner

    eBook (UnSeen Books, Nov. 17, 2017)
    Carol’s scream assaults my ears, even as I’m bringing the gun round… I fire, hitting the raptor in the tail as it darts away… No time to check on Carol, I turn again… the pack matriarch is busy ripping the grille back from Harry’s window…One gun’s enough, is it, Dad? Really? We have so had it…IN DARRYL’S WORLD, THE WILDLIFE IS RATHER……WILD!When Darryl’s Dad suddenly remarries, she and her brother Harry are taken completely by surprise. Their new step-mom is a glamorous fashion designer who’s never been outside the city fence in her life. How will she cope with a life of dinosaur farming?Still, they try to make up their minds to be welcoming.But first, Darryl’s Dad needs to get his new bride safely to the farm.And things don’t go quite to plan…The first in a fantastically fun short story series from the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books.
  • Brothers: A Short Prequel Novella

    Corinna Turner

    Paperback (Unseen Books, Dec. 9, 2017)
    DON’T GET CAUGHT.I blinked rapidly, the intense white of the explosion still hovering, ghost-like, in my vision. It all seemed unreal. Whoever was in that car was dead. Right before my eyes…Clearly I had no monopoly on death, this evening.Joe Whitelow is 13. ‘K’ is 18.Joe’s small for his age. K’s tall and strong.Joe’s almost blond. K’s hair is dark.He’s a Believer. Joe’s a bit vague about what that even means.But they do have one thing in common.They both need to get out of the EuroBloc.Or die. N.B. All novels in the I AM MARGARET series are now 100% Clean Language (excludes old copies with the word cloud border cover design). All the I AM MARGARET novels have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Catholic Writers Guild, guaranteeing their moral, doctrinal and editorial quality.N.B. Limited number of signed copies of the original version currently available on Amazon Marketplace (Seller: UnSeen books). PRAISE FOR BOOK 1: I AM MARGARET“Great style ... like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl and former Children's Laureate of Ireland
  • Elfling

    Corinna Turner

    Paperback (UnSeen Books, March 18, 2018)
    SHE MUST FIND HER FATHER… OR DIE.Alone on the streets of London, young Serapia Ravena seeks her father, her only hope of survival. But he hides a dark secret, one that threatens his very life and his very soul. The search for his salvation will carry Serapia to the very heart of the wild places and bring her face to face with her own mysterious heritage.If you love tales of redemption and second chances, good and evil, elfin and dragonets, you’ll love this heart-warming fantasy in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Winner of the 2019 ‘Teen’ Catholic Press Book Award, ELFLING also spent a month at No. 1 on Authonomy’s ‘Editor’s Desk.’Buy the book to enter Serapia’s world today.‘I was instantly drawn in’ - EOIN COLFER, author of ARTEMIS FOWL
  • PANIC!: A Dino-Dystopian Adventure

    Corinna Turner

    eBook (UnSeen Books, April 26, 2020)
    After a raptor breaches their farm’s fence and snatches their dad, Darryl and Harry don’t think things can get any worse. Until their stepmom, Carol, announces that she’s taking them to live in-city—and they’re leaving immediately.With Carol at the wheel, it’ll be a dangerous journey. Even meeting a gentle herbi’saur may throw her into a blind panic. And when you’re travelling unSPARKed, panic can be deadly.