From the winner of the 2018 Vermont Writer’s Prize, this debut novel is a refreshing, down-to-earth approach to the YA sci-fi thriller genre. In contrast to high fantasy or dystopian storylines, “Not Alone” is a contemporary tale of a fourteen-year-old girl, Blue, and fifteen-year-old boy, Will—two very different yet very relatable teens with a shared special ability that leads them into a life-threatening showdown with an unusually resourceful drug dealer. The deep character development and nimble perspective changes weave a rich backdrop for the tense and shocking climax and form a solid foundation for the series. $0.99 on Kindle.