Paradise Rising by P G Shriver
An unusual encounter. A destined connection. Two superhuman teens in over their head. San Antonio, 2024. Thirteen-year-old Cheater isn't sure how she ended up wanted for murder. Burdened with a power she doesn't understand, that's triggered by a creeping darkness she can't remember, she's both saved and taken lives. But when she makes a vigilante move to stop a mugging, she encounters a boy who might be the key to cracking the mystery of her strange gift. Fifteen-year-old Jaz has survived too many tragedies to stay on the right side of the law. So when his small gang's robbery gets interrupted by a teenaged fugitive, he's perplexed by her act of heroism. And when he discovers they're both connected to the same mysterious fairytale, he feels drawn to her quest for answers. But with danger lurking around every corner and the police hot on their trail, they may not even make it past the city limits. Can Cheater and Jaz discover why Fate linked them together before they land behind bars? The Gifted Ones Paradise Rising is the captivating first book in The Gifted Ones superhero fantasy series. If you like smart heroines, gritty settings, and stories of hope, then you'll love PG Shriver's emotional tale. Buy The Gifted Ones Paradise Rising to unlock superpowered secrets today
Shriver, P. G.: - Born in California, and raised in Minnesota and Texas, P.G. spent her early years writing poetry and winning poetry contests, while escaping the drama in her own childhood by reading great books for children. Ever since her earliest days, she loved story telling. She wrote numerous short stories in High School and her early college years, continually trying to relive that first experience at the age of seven of seeing her name in print in the local newspaper. P.G. sought her education at the University of Texas, where she studied English, literature, and Education. During the entire process of earning her BA and M.Ed, she never stopped writing and trying to be published. It was during this time that her first children's book No More Stinkbugs! was accepted for publication by Castle Keep Press. Many of her stories develop from nature. P.G. graduated with an M.Ed. from the University of Texas Arlington and began her career in education, another great world that offered real experiences to humor and delight through children's books. She watched children interact, bringing to surface her own experiences as a child and yet more events to write about. While teaching, she discovered many great books for young people, such as The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, Maniac Magee, So. B. It and many more. She is a fan of Dean Koontz novels, too, and loves reading fantasy and paranormal books. P.G. lives on a small farm in Texas with her family and animals. She has experienced great love and loss throughout her life. P.G. has written and published fifteen books to date, several of which are children's books written under a pen name.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780996377829 |
| ISBN 10 | 0996377824 |
| Title | Paradise Rising |
| Author | P G Shriver |
| Series | The Gifted Ones Trilogy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Gean Penny Books |
| Year published | 2020-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 334 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |