She was alive. She was safe. But where? And at what cost?
Fern is an ordinary teenager until tragedy strikes.
Trapped in a house fire, her only means of escape is by a paranormal gift she never knew existed. She is transported instantly from all she knows—family, home, friends—to a distant world from which she’s unable to return. There, her highly psychic rescuers lead a primitive lifestyle, hiding from an alien race that had once enslaved them.
While dealing with homesickness and grief, Fern struggles with a new language, unusual customs, and unrequited love. Her efforts to fit in often fall short. Despite this, she becomes a contributing member of the community. In the end, it is her vigilance that saves the lives of her new people.
Follow Fern’s adventures on a planet very much like, yet very different, from Earth, where she learns to appreciate the complexities of human nature and and comes to terms with herself.
Trials by Fire is a semi-finalist for the 2020 Royal Palm Literary Award.
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