Books with title The Lost Colony: Book One of the Junesa Chronicles

"A joy to read ... the plot is full of breathtaking and often surprising beats and twists ... a grand story world in which readers can easily and enjoyably immerse themselves." - 2nd Draft Critique (Writer's Market)Jonathon Smith, a daring young Special Forces soldier, finds himself stranded on a strange new planet, the lone survivor of a disastrous rescue mission sent by the American president and NASA to find a lost colony of Earthlings.But Junesa is far from uninhabited, as had been believed; it is a populous world in a Dark Ages stage of development.Taken in by slaves who, led by the beautiful and fanatical Ahbbie, claim him as their long-awaited Rescuer ... Opposed by the brutal Junesan Empire ... Hunted by the sinister Night Horde ...Smith must somehow find his way to the people he was sent to save."THE LOST COLONY ... its mysteries are intriguing, its characters are endearing, its romance is sweet, and its adventure keeps us reading from page to page." - Rachel Starr Thomson, The Seventh World Trilogy

"A joy to read ... the plot is full of breathtaking and often surprising beats and twists ... a grand story world in which readers can easily and enjoyably immerse themselves." - 2nd Draft Critique (Writer's Market)Jonathon Smith, a daring young Special Forces soldier, finds himself stranded on a strange new planet, the lone survivor of a disastrous rescue mission sent by the American president and NASA to find a lost colony of Earthlings.But Junesa is far from uninhabited, as had been believed; it is a populous world in a Dark Ages stage of development.Taken in by slaves who, led by the beautiful and fanatical Ahbbie, claim him as their long-awaited Rescuer ... Opposed by the brutal Junesan Empire ... Hunted by the sinister Night Horde ...Smith must somehow find his way to the people he was sent to save."THE LOST COLONY ... its mysteries are intriguing, its characters are endearing, its romance is sweet, and its adventure keeps us reading from page to page." - Rachel Starr Thomson, The Seventh World Trilogy

Where would you go to survive a deadly flu pandemic?An unstoppable virus. Humanity’s last stand has failed. In the aftermath of a devastating global pandemic, what would you do to stay alive?"Mad Max meets The Day of the Triffids", "Terrifyingly realistic", "A perfect blend of science fiction, history and social commentary."The UK survivors of a killer virus hide behind the high walls of a medieval fortress, struggling to rebuild in a world without electricity or government. Scraping a living far away from the smoking ruins of the cities, they wait in hope.Hurst Castle stands alone. Its seventy-four occupants united in a struggle for survival against all the odds. The Millennial Virus is the least of their concerns. When the arrival of outsiders threatens to tip the balance of power, the people of Hurst are faced with a desperate choice: set aside their differences and join an alliance that promises new hope or unite against the newcomers and their plans for reconstruction. Who can be trusted? Only time will tell. The battle for Hurst has begun. If you enjoy fast-paced, post-apocalyptic stories such as The Day of the Triffids, The Road, Station Eleven, The Stand, and The Atlantis Gene, you'll love The Hurst Chronicles series that weaves together history, science and social commentary in a dark, dystopian page-turner."An action-packed, disturbing and thought-provoking story of an all-too-possible dystopian future." - The Book Reviewers "One of the most original and just flat out interesting and intelligently profound dystopian novels I’ve ever read." - Indie Book Reviewers

Sixteen-year-old Lavida Mors is in for a long, hot summer. With no way into Anaedor, the Lost Ones seeking refuge at Portal Manor are taking over the house, creating havoc and misery. Lavida is overwhelmed trying to keep up with her chores, learning magic, and fighting off the Pixies—tiny creatures who have made it their mission to harass Lavida at every turn.Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the residents of Portal Manor, the AAK is hard at work opening a Portal to the Upland. They are successful at last, and the twins, Loria and Darian, on the run from Malvado, along with the AAK leader, Trey, manage to make it through the opening only to have it collapse behind them. With no way back into Anaedor, they are forced to take refuge at Portal Manor.As they try to settle into this strange new life, tensions between the humans and the Anaedorians grow, creating rifts between Lavida and her friends. To make matters worse, Frio, Amoral Hunter Leader, is hiding out in the Upland, and when he goes after Lavida, he starts in motion a series of events that could end up costing Lavida her life.

Set in nineteenth-century America, The Lost Colony takes place on a mysterious island unknown to the rest of the world. No one knows it exists except its citizens, a colorful and outrageous band of capitalists, inventors, hucksters, and freemen. They jealously guard the island's fantastic wealth from the prying fingers of the outside world, even as they attempt to conceal its captivating secrets from one another. The Lost Colony is a boiling concoction of slavery, patriotism, religion, and greed--in many ways, the story of America itself.The first in an addictive new series for readers of all ages, The Lost Colony is a self-contained world filled with endearing and memorable characters, whose hilarious foibles overlay a plot that resonates with America's own struggles with issues such as profiteering, racism, and slavery. Thoughtfully written, richly illustrated, and always hilarious, The Lost Colony welcomes you into a new world.

Sixteen-year-old Lavida Mors is in for a long, hot summer. With no way into Anaedor, the Lost Ones seeking refuge at Portal Manor are taking over the house, creating havoc and misery. Lavida is overwhelmed trying to keep up with her chores, learning magic, and fighting off the Pixies—tiny creatures who have made it their mission to harass Lavida at every turn.Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the residents of Portal Manor, the AAK is hard at work opening a Portal to the Upland. They are successful at last, and the twins, Loria and Darian, on the run from Malvado, along with the AAK leader, Trey, manage to make it through the opening only to have it collapse behind them. With no way back into Anaedor, they are forced to take refuge at Portal Manor.As they try to settle into this strange new life, tensions between the humans and the Anaedorians grow, creating rifts between Lavida and her friends. To make matters worse, Frio, Amoral Hunter Leader, is hiding out in the Upland, and when he goes after Lavida, he starts in motion a series of events that could end up costing Lavida her life.