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I AM EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE TODAY'S
AUDIO BOOK CHOICE...
WAKE
BY AMANDA HOCKING
A WATERSONG NOVEL (#1 OF 4)
READ BY NICOLA BARBER
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong.
Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.
Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.
Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.
PRAISE FOR WAKE:
“[Wake] will please fans and likely win new ones…the well-structured story and strong characters carry readers.” –Publishers Weekly
“Filled with mysteries, realistic characters and lots of action…Wake is the next great book. A worthwhile read.” – RT BOOKREVIEWS
“Hocking’s novel effectively melds myth and contemporary teen life. High school, family, young love, and mythology all combine to create an easy-to-read paranormal suspense story that will have fans eagerly awaiting new installments.” – Booklist
“There is no denying that Amanda Hocking knows how to tell a good story and keep readers coming back for more. More is exactly what they will be looking for once they’ve turned the last page.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Hocking hits all the commercial high notes… She knows how to keep readers turning the pages.” –New York Times Book Review
“Amanda Hocking has a gift for storytelling that will grip readers and keep them wanting more…Entrancing.” -Library Thing
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
AMANDA HOCKING is the author of the New York Times bestselling Trylle trilogy and six additional self-published novels. She made international headlines by selling over a million copies of her self-published books, primarily in eBook format. She lives in Minnesota, where she’s at work on the next book in the Watersong series.
To read more about Amanda Hocking, visit her website HERE.
ABOUT THE NARRATOR:
A British voice actress with over a decade of experience,Nicola Barber has won two Earphone Awards from AudioFile Magazine for her audio book narration and has recorded national radio spos for Verizon Wireless, Virgin Airlines, and Hilton Hotels, as well as a national TV commercial for Oatmeal Crisp. She specializes in commercials, corporate videos, audiobooks, phone systems, and training videos. Nicola has narrated over a dozen audio books for authors such as Barbara Taylor Bradford and Maureen Johnson.
DUE NOVEMBER, 2012
.....LULLABY
OUT NOW, THE TRYLLE SERIES...
SWITCHED
TORN
ENJOY SOME,
OR ALL OF AMANDA HOCKING'S WORK, SOON!
Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.
Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.
Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.
“[Wake] will please fans and likely win new ones…the well-structured story and strong characters carry readers.” –Publishers Weekly
“Filled with mysteries, realistic characters and lots of action…Wake is the next great book. A worthwhile read.” – RT BOOKREVIEWS
“Hocking’s novel effectively melds myth and contemporary teen life. High school, family, young love, and mythology all combine to create an easy-to-read paranormal suspense story that will have fans eagerly awaiting new installments.” – Booklist
“There is no denying that Amanda Hocking knows how to tell a good story and keep readers coming back for more. More is exactly what they will be looking for once they’ve turned the last page.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Hocking hits all the commercial high notes… She knows how to keep readers turning the pages.” –New York Times Book Review
“Amanda Hocking has a gift for storytelling that will grip readers and keep them wanting more…Entrancing.” -Library Thing
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
To read more about Amanda Hocking, visit her website HERE.
ABOUT THE NARRATOR:
A British voice actress with over a decade of experience,Nicola Barber has won two Earphone Awards from AudioFile Magazine for her audio book narration and has recorded national radio spos for Verizon Wireless, Virgin Airlines, and Hilton Hotels, as well as a national TV commercial for Oatmeal Crisp. She specializes in commercials, corporate videos, audiobooks, phone systems, and training videos. Nicola has narrated over a dozen audio books for authors such as Barbara Taylor Bradford and Maureen Johnson.
OTHER BOOKS BY AMANDA HOCKING:
WATERSONG SERIES:
OUT NOW... WAKE
.....LULLABY
SWITCHED
TORN
ASCEND
OR ALL OF AMANDA HOCKING'S WORK, SOON!
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HAVE A GOOD SEPTEMBER!
2 comments:
Hocking has such the interesting road to publication! And she's a homestate author, all the more reason to support her!
Happy September, Karen. Hope you'll have plenty of time to relax and read.
Hi Karen,
Hope that you have a good and productive month.
Carol
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