What would you do for freedom? Lyra lives in a world where if you step outside, you die... but that isn't her only problem. She is obsessed with finding a boy that she can't remember. All she has is a picture, a name and brief flashes of memories. The only thing she's sure of that he's been Drafted, taken away to fight Outsiders and protect her home. All Lyra's ever wanted is to go outside and when a strange boy infiltrates the Facility, offering her the opportunity to follow him into the world beyond her protective walls, Lyra jumps at the chance - only to discover that her perfect Utopia is hiding some sinister secrets...

Mara Lynn is the most beautiful girl in the world. James Parker is the ordinary boy who discovers her power. Set on the beaches of Michigan in 1994, the book depicts the joys and consequences of young love as Mara and James meet, shoot a movie, fend off bullies, and explore the potential of infinite beauty. "The Accidental Siren" is a dark, contemporary fairytale available on paperback and ebook at the end of June! To learn more, check out my website at www.JakeVanderArk.com!