Monday 17 April 2023

Excerpt of Path of Totality by Heather Kreke

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the PATH OF TOTALITY by Heather Kreke Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: PATH OF TOTALITY

Author: Heather Kreke

Pub. Date: October 24, 2022

Publisher: Cranberry Creek Press

Formats:  Paperback, eBook, audiobook

Pages: 344

Find it: Goodreadshttps://books2read.com/PATH-OF-TOTALITY

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2023 Selah Award Finalist in YA Fiction
2023 Selah Award Finalist in First Novel

World War III has erupted on American soil. Seventeen-year-old Jadzia’s life will never be the same again.

As a mandatory draft takes effect, Jadzia finds herself on the front lines of the war, torn apart from her family. But when her best friend is killed, Jadzia is desperate to find her way back to them. She abandons her platoon and sets out on her own.

Jadzia must navigate a dangerous cross-country journey, facing betrayal, violence, and the constant threat of death. Along the way, she meets Ryker–the son of a faith leader whose places of worship have been attacked. Despite the chaos, Jadzia finds refuge and friendship among Ryker’s unlikely group of individuals … even though their faith is a little old-fashioned. And Ryker's insistence on helping her doesn't make it easier for Jadzia to resist her growing feelings toward him.

But the military is determined to capture Jadzia and all outlaws. When survival seems impossible, will sacrifice be their only route to freedom?

This action-packed YA dystopian novel is perfect for fans of The Out of Time Series and The Gifting Series.

 

EXCERPT

 My wrist vibrated again. Carina? Nope. Brent wanted to know if I’d give him a ride home. I told him to meet me by my Hover-bike. His house wasn’t too far out of my way. I couldn’t say no. Especially now.

I threw my school stuff and projection book in my bag and stared at the Holo-screen.

“Jadzia.” Mrs. Ladd didn’t even look up from her Holo- pad. “You can go.”

Finally. I ran to the parking lot. Brent stood next to my bike, still and glaring like he expected something to come at him. I glanced over my shoulder.

The world looked normal. Trees budded, flowers poked their heads up out of the ground, and a few birds flew over our heads. Not a cloud in the sky. Shouldn’t it be pouring or at least dreary or something? Nature didn’t know the threat we were under. I launched myself at Brent. He held his arms open, then folded me into his chest.

His breath ruffled my hair. “We’re going to be okay.”

The sob I’d been holding back broke free, and he tightened his grip.

A sound louder than anything I’d ever heard before ripped through the afternoon. Every muscle in my body tightened, and my light hold on Brent’s waist became a vise grip. He dove to the ground, shielding me with his body. I wasn’t the only one shaking. The sound faded. We scrambled to our feet.

“What happened?” I pulled a twig from my hair.

He pointed toward the city. A cloud of black smoke rose in the distance. “We have to move.”

My legs refused to work. He gave me a gentle shove. “Downtown is under attack. Let’s get somewhere safe.”

I threw my leg over my bike and Brent settled in behind me. My mind whirled. Somewhere safe. Where on earth were we safe?

I had to get to Mom and Jonathan. I pressed the starter pad. The bike roared to life and I took off so fast we almost dropped onto the pavement before I balanced us out.

“Sorry. Sorry,” I yelled over the sound of the engine. I gunned the bike, and we flew toward Brent’s house. 

About Heather Kreke:

Heather Kreke is passionate about showing teens and young adults they can find hope in God’s plan for their lives—even through the darkest times. She is the Blog Manager for Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and a Coordinator for the Blue Ridge Readers Connection. In her spare time, she teaches writing classes, shoots archery, and camps with her family. Married since 2004, Heather has three daughters. She loves connecting with readers on her website heatherkreke.com, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a signed finished copy of PATH OF TOTALITY, three pieces of character art, a bookmark, a branded candle, and a book necklace., US Only.

Ends May 2nd, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

4/17/2023

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt

4/17/2023

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

4/18/2023

The Momma Spot

Guest Post

4/18/2023

Reads by Radus

Excerpt/IG Post

4/19/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt/IG Post

4/19/2023

latenightbookreader

IG Review

4/20/2023

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post

4/20/2023

@jael_and_jenessa_reads

Review/IG Post

4/21/2023

Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's

Guest Post/IG Post

4/21/2023

Author Z. Knight’s Guild

Review/IG Post

Week Two:

4/24/2023

Cara North

Review/IG Post

4/24/2023

A Blue Box Full of Books

IG Review/LFL Book Drop Pic

4/25/2023

Brandi Danielle Davis

Review/IG Post

4/25/2023

@evergirl200

Review/IG Post

4/26/2023

OneMoreExclamation

Review/IG Post

4/26/2023

Living in a Fictional Reality

Review/IG Post

4/27/2023

@jypsylynn

Review/IG Post

4/27/2023

Country Mamas With Kids

Review/IG Post

4/28/2023

Confessions of the Perfect Mom

Review/IG Post

4/28/2023

Breysreviews

Review/IG Post


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