In book 2 of the Firefly Light series Keika travels to a new land to start her life as the wife of a man she has never met. Her marriage is political, one meant to seal an alliance between nations, but she discovers possible happiness from an unexpected direction. Danger and intrigue interrupt her plans as her new country and people are threatened with annihilation from a seemingly unstoppable force. Her peaceful world is transformed into the hell of war, extreme violence and destruction. Only she can lead both her native land, and her newly adopted country to victory over an enemy with strange, enhanced abilities.

In the not too distant future mankind's world has collapsed. The population of, what had been over 7 billion, has been reduced to a tiny fraction of that number. Nature has reclaimed most of what man had built. Time has been turned back to before the Industrial Revolution, and in some places, to the Dark Ages. Large tracts of the world are uninhabitable, poisoned by radiation and toxic chemicals. For all but a handful, modern conveniences no longer exist. Even warfare has been reduced to the use of muscle powered weapons. Although nearly wiped out by his own hand, mankind slowly recovers. Unfortunately, some seek to bring back the old ways, and bring a new darkness with them, a darkness that must be stopped or our species may permanently disappear from the universe. Only one small city, built by a visionary to survive the catastrophe, remains intact. The Firefly Light Series is about the life of an exceptional girl, born with a special mission to save mankind and what is left of our world. Of Japanese-American ancestry, her name is Keika, which means firefly light in Japanese. Accidental contact with a strange substance has transformed her into a warrior of unmatched ferocity, although she is not a natural killer. Her situation has forced her into the role of warrior, leader and national hero due to the fact that she is the youngest daughter of the country's king. She must contend with maturing in a broken world, and enemies from within, as well as a mysterious and powerful outside force bent on the conquest of what remains of her world. Some of the invaders seem to possess almost supernatural powers, and are reported to be led by a creature who calls himself a God. Somehow, she must find a way to protect her world from this creature and his minions.

Meet Elle Evans. Pretty, popular - and never been kissed. Meet Noah Flynn. Badass, volatile - and a total player. And also Elle's best friend's older brother... When Elle decides to run a kissing booth for the school's Spring Carnival, she locks lips with Noah and her life is turned upside down. Her head says to keep away, but her heart wants her to draw closer - this romance seems far from fairy tale and headed for heartbreak. But will Elle get her happily ever after? [This book has been published by (Penguin) Random House and is now available as a paperback in the UK, USA, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and more, AND in several languages, including Spanish and Greek. The ebook is also available online. Check out your local Amazon to see if you can grab a copy! THIS IS A SAMPLE ONLY.] This book has also been adapted as a Netflix Original Movie, available worldwide from 11th May 2018.

ALL IS SILENCE finished #37 of 151 for Wattpad's Story of the Year! Also a WATTYS 2015 - Dream Collections Winner! Thanks to everyone who added me to their collections! You made my year! The sequel, STRAIGHT INTO DARKNESS, is available in print and e-book on all major ebook sites. If you are interested in hearing about special deals on this or any other works, please sign up for my monthly newsletter at www.desertedlands.com. #1 in Science Fiction - 57 days so far! Thank you, readers! PG-15: [Yes, you read that right. I would recommend teens not read it until they are 16!] Profanity, violence and sexual situations. Warning: There is talk of cutting and suicide. If any of these are triggers for you, please consider that when reading. Take care. Rob What if death forgot you? In a future that could be ours, Lizzie, a suicidal teen-age girl, barely navigates her own life. Then everything falls apart. In an apocalyptic land nearly deserted by disease, she lacks reasons to live until a shocking turn of events reveals a phone number. Her call pulls her dangerously cross-country to meet a stranger she thought was dead. In a world where there is plenty of food, plenty of gas, plenty of space... fear, anger and a lust for power still control the patterns of human life. This coming of age, edgy young adult novel is the debut of a former alternative high school teacher. If you like this, try Toils and Snares, a Deserted Lands novella, sampled on Wattpad.

*Erscheint am 01.04.2019 im Eisermann Verlag* Hexen vereinen die schlechtesten Eigenschaften in sich: Sie sind selbstsüchtig, verlogen, hinterlistig und immer darauf bedacht, Unheil anzurichten. Eine einfache Handbewegung genügt, um einen Menschen zu verfluchen. Doch was kaum jemand weiß - der eigentliche Fluch liegt auf den Hexen selbst. Jahrelang hat Katelyn es geschafft, diesen Fluch zu umgehen, bis sie Dimitri begegnet und einen schwerwiegenden Fehler begeht. Fortan ist die junge Hexe gezwungen, aufzugeben, was sie sich mehr als alles andere wünscht: Ihre Freiheit. ____ Folgt mir gerne auch auf anderen Social Media Kanälen für weitere Einblicke rund um das Buch, das Doppelleben als Autorin, private Einblicke und weitere Veröffentlichungen! Instagram: annaiswriting Facebook: AnnaLenaStraussAutorin

Anni und ihre Freunde sind in Aufruhr. Nach dem tragischen Bombenanschlag auf Shadow Creek und dem Verlust vieler Schattenschwingen, werden die Sicherheitsbestimmungen geändert und Gun Carrier bewachen das Internat rund um die Uhr. Dennoch folgen dem Anschlag noch weitere Anschläge und alles deutet darauf hin, dass Anni die Zielscheibe der schrecklichen Taten ist. Als wäre es nicht schon genug zu lernen ein gefallener Engel zu sein und Blut zu trinken, wendet sich auch noch Chris, ihre große Liebe, von einem zum anderen Tag von ihr ab ohne eine Erklärung. Und dann kommt ein Gehimnis ans Licht, dass das Leben für Anni noch um einiges komplizierter macht. Die Blutengel spielen dabei eine große Rolle. ***** Beendet

Leaving behind everything she's ever known, Emilee enters a world of high glamour and even higher stakes. The new freedom that comes with being a part of the Famoux is intoxicating, but behind the perfect image lies an ugly truth - being popular is a matter of life or death. ***** Out of the wreckage of environmental collapse, the country of Delicatum emerged. Its most popular celebrities are the Famoux, uniquely beautiful stars of a reality TV show called the Fishbowl. In a world still recovering from catastrophe, they provide a 24/7 distraction. Sixteen-year-old Emilee Laurence is obsessed with the Famoux - they provide a refuge from her troubled home life and the bullies at school. When she receives an unimaginable offer to become a member herself, she takes it. But soon she realizes that fame can be deadly... Content and trigger warning: This story depicts mental health issues and contains scenes of violence. [[word count: 350,000-400,000 words]]

Die lebensfrohe Maria bekommt die Chance ihres Lebens: Sie darf an einem Spiel teilnehmen, dessen Preis nicht nur viel Geld, sondern auch die Hauptrolle in einem großen Film ist. Über hundert Jugendliche treffen dabei in Gruppen aus Jägern und Gejagten in einem großen Waldgebiet aufeinander. Zwei Wochen lang werden Maria und ihr Team auf der Flucht vor ihren Gegnern rund um die Uhr gefilmt. Ein ehrgeiziger Regisseur will aus ihrer Geschichte den erfolgreichsten Film des kommenden Jahres machen. Doch was, wenn das Spiel langsam außer Kontrolle gerät? Wenn die Regeln gebogen und gebrochen werden? ... *LESEPROBE*

Seit Arya Parker sieben ist, weicht ihr Blake nicht von der Seite. Er beschützt sie vor ihrem Vater, spricht nicht viel, begleitet sie durch den anstrengenden Alltag und ist gleichzeitig der beste und einzige Freund den sie hat. Doch es gibt einen Haken: Niemand außer ihr kann ihn sehen. #2 in Fantasy