My Young Adult Novels

I recently began publishing in the "new" genre of the young adult novel.

This isn't my first foray into the young adult market, but it is the first time I've written for it. Take a look at the "Out of Time" series below.

Sky Horizon

Sky Horizon is the first book in a new series for young adults -- and for adults who feel young. Turning some SF cliches upside down, SKY HORIZON starts with an alien visitor who is fought over by the cliques in a contemporary American high school. And from there, repercussions spread, encompassing the fate of both Earth and a brand new colony world. One reviewer said this book "channels Robert Heinlein at his very best. A real tribute in his centennial year."

Exclusive on this site: Read a sample chapter from Sky Horizons.

The Out of Time Series for Adolescent Readers

The Out of Time series, based on an exciting science fiction shared universe I created, is aimed toward the brightest young readers -- and those young at heart. The Out of Time series (which debuted in 1999 from Avon Books) features novels written by award winning SF writers of the first rank.

Yanked!

Yanked! was written by Nancy Kress.

It's 2345. THE FUTURE NEEDS HEROES!

They must reach back in time to find them. WHAT IF THEY COME FOR YOU?

In 2345 there is no war, no pollution, no disease, no crime--but utopia has a price. . .

The Game of Worlds

The Game of Worlds, by Roger McBride Allen, was awarded the Hal Clement Award for "science fiction that teaches."

In the year 2345, young heroes yanked from the 20th century and beyond must fight an enemy more skilled, cunning, and dangerous than they ever imagined. But these young heroes are the world's only hope...

Adam O'Connor is no stranger to trouble. His most recent stunt--setting off firecrackers in a teacher's car--has landed him a school suspension. But even Adam can't have predicted the brand of trouble that awaits him when he's yanked to 2345 to lead an historic meeting between humans and the warlike K'lugu and Devlins. Will he display the "grit" that only a select few in his generation possess? Will he become the hero that he is destined to be?

Tiger in the Sky

Tiger in the Sky, by Sheila Finch, was honored with the San Diego Book Award in the Youth Fiction category.

In the year 2345, young heroes have been yanked from 1999 to battle an alien menace. Soon they must seek help from the more distant past.