As the shadows of night time spread over the high security prison, Carly begins her escape mission after several days of plotting and observing that the guards no longer walk her wing. As she makes her way through the dirty landscapes, she comes across a small group of survivors and learns of the new world. There is only one way to survive. Don't trust anybody. And certainly do not, I repeat do not get bitten.

The Reckoning nears, and with it the ancient darkness. Shareef Alexander trained for this. He and his companions were born and bred for one purpose; to stop the horrors lurking in the dark places. What he didn't train for was Platinum. As he struggles to stop the dying of the light, he must also negotiate the perils of love. Highest Ranking: #66 fantasyfiction

The world has been overrun by monsters. Governments have toppled, nations have fallen. Desperation has ushered in a new world order. Welcome to The Bright Waste where violence is cheap and salvation is in short supply. Where survivors are brutal and compassion is a rare commodity. Akiva is a scavenger for The Mothers. Her job is to scour the bones of the old world for any vestige of value, and to stay alive. That's the hardest part when the monsters have other plans. Her only hope is to stay in the light, glorious and burning bright. Editor's Pick List: June 2020