Shanti Hershenson

The God's Right Hand

If you could live forever, would it be a gift... or a disease? A doctor created a genetic mutation meant as a gift to society-to those at random in future generations who were born with it: Immortality. But the risk of overpopulation and questions rising about the imbalance of only few being Immortals brings the ruthless President Wilde to a different stand-a facade of peace and equality whereas Immortals are executed daily-thus creating the ruination of the United States... and the world soon after. Scarlett Caldwell is a girl of many mysteries-but along with that, she's an Immortal. Having run away from a very young age and forced to forget the part of her identity that could get her assassinated, she turns to very few of her friends and spends the majority of her days hiding in the Immortals Legion, a compound for Immortals in hiding. But times are changing and tensions are only growing-Scarlett knows she can't stay hidden forever. When she encounters an unfairly attractive Exterminator who, despite seeming rigid, has an amusing thing or two to say, she is left absolutely livid. But beyond that, beyond all the parts of him that she hates, there's a secret. And Scarlett will do anything to unravel it. Cain Hawkins is an Exterminator, a member of the country's new authority specially trained to hunt down and exterminate the remaining Immortals. He truly believes that being an Exterminator is what he is meant for-despite what he may or may not know. And when a skirmish with an Immortal on the street leaves him questioning every last bit of himself, he will have to rise to stand with his president and failing country, or run from everything he was conditioned for. Besides, Cain has a secret: He is an Immortal too. Their first encounter is far from the last, for an opportunity rises for the two to (unwillingly) work together. Already, they are left with a spark-a spark of hope for a future where Immortals are not prosecuted. And no matter if Cain sees the spark or not, the question still remains: How long will it be until a single spark ignites a fire? TUCK EVERLASTING meets STAR WARS in this compelling and romantic novel by 14-year-old author, Shanti Hershenson.

Neverdying

A #1 new release in "Teen and Young Adult Poetry", and, "Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Peer Pressure" All proceeds earned on this book will be donated to support foundations that help with anti-bullying, anti-sexual assault, and suicide prevention. A shocking novel told in poetry... There lives a little girl whose name goes unsaid because it doesn't matter. And for all the things you can't know, there are three things you can. 1. She is about to start middle school. Three days late. 2. She has a sister, who is not late for school. 3. Nothing will go to plan. Nothing going to plan is probably an understatement, because what The Girl is about to go through goes beyond typical. And when she is bruised and haunted by words and violence, only two things can help her. Poetry, and hope for a better future. Because let's face it - things can't stay the same. From a teenaged author, You Won't Know Her Name shines a light on a heartbreaking reality that often goes unspoken about - the issue that is bullying in middle school. From hateful comments to real, shocking violence, this book shares what cannot be ignored. Ages 14 and up. Some topics may not be suitable for younger readers

You Won't Know Her Name

What would you risk for love? After the harrowing battle that supposedly left President Wilde dead and his weapon dismantled, the remaining members of the Immortals Legion are running for their lives. Forced away from the home that they had so quickly built, their conditions are unlivable and their hunger to take back what was theirs grows by the day. Scarlett Caldwell wants no more than to fight-as long as Cain is by her side-but the extent of what she witnessed haunts her every time she closes her eyes. When an opportunity arises to return to her old compound, she, along with her most trusted allies, takes it-even if it means risking everything she has worked for. Cain Hawkins is not trusted by his fellow Immortals-despite his love for Scarlett-nor is he pleased with the conditions they are forced to live in. His past self as an Exterminator continues to creep inside of him each day he spends trying to discover who he is, and who he will become. But all is not certain, and nothing is what it seems. As Cain and Scarlett fight for their lives, their relationship, and everything that they have built, the lines of whom they can trust and what is real are blurred to the point of decay. In the end, there are only two, fractured truths: President Wilde's reign may not be over, and their relationship may not survive the oncoming storm. Nevertaken is the shocking sequel to Neverdying, a compelling and romantic novel by 14-year-old author, Shanti Hershenson.

Nevertaken

Imaginative, haunting, and heartwarming-Shanti Hershenson's best book yet! World-renowned author Dillon Hershkop has everything she wants in life, but getting there hasn't been easy. Now thirty years old, she has achieved almost everything she dreamed of as a young girl: A dazzling career, a devoted fan base, and a picture-perfect family-but despite all of this, she is also painstakingly bored. That is why, when Dillon receives the opportunity to become the test subject for a time-traveling experiment hosted by JPL's brand new Center for Experimental Science, she seizes the opportunity to explore La Cañada-and the places she grew up around-without any immediate reservations. In exchange, she can write a brand new memoir both about time travel and the nearly forgotten experiences that shaped her into the talented woman she is today. That is, if she returns. Dillon is soon thrown head-first as an adult spectator into the complicated world of her ten-year-old self-fondly nicknamed Goose-from her love of helicopters, writing, and all things Elton John, to her unreceptive fourth-grade teacher, Ms. Vincent, her sourly judgemental classmates, and the missed opportunities of a fourth-grade writer with a smothered voice. As she observes the childhood she does not entirely remember, she begins to realize that there are reasons for the holes in her memories-things she must not remember, because if she does, it may become impossible to stand back and watch the oil of her bottled-up trauma be poured into a fire from a distance. And if she goes against the direct orders of the laboratory, the effects of tampering with a nearly unknown science may permanently disrupt the fabrics of time, space, and Dillon's existence. From the teenage author of You Won't Know Her Name, Helipads in Heaven is a deep and heartwarming adventure of time travel, childhood ambitions, and at the core, a love letter to unique children and those who dare to dream.

Helipads in Heaven

There are more places to never set foot in. Newly a ghost, Aaron Hearth would be anything but - he will never be a normal boy again, and hates the thought. Against his better wishes, he has to team up with Ziel DeLaine, his murderer, and only ally. She knows about Silly Kingston, and she may be his only chance at survival. A forbidden world of haunting magic awaits him, but it will fracture him; break him and test all of his abilities. There seems to be no other way to stop what is inevitable: being hunted down and captured by the insane conjurer, Silly Kingston. Will he be set free, or will Aaron Hearth become just another servant of evil? In this new story by teenaged author, Shanti Hershenson, the world is limitless, and the magic is only beginning.

The Curse of Ziel DeLaine

From teen author, Shanti Hershenson, comes an exciting and action-packed new novel for fans of LEGEND and THE UNWANTEDS. One mistake can ruin your life. Ally Einfell will die in two years, at twenty years old... but not if she dies at eighteen instead. In a corrupt future, graduates of the Endmost School are forced to prove themselves as useful in two years, or else they'll be executed on their twentieth birthday. But Ally may never get that far because she has committed a crime. It's a stupid crime, but it's enough for her to never graduate - enough for her to be executed, or proved useless. Both mean the same thing. And even with the support of her handsome best friend, Finch Briar, Ally will have to overcome her greatest fears to survive...

The Accidental Insurgent

The exciting conclusion to the magical and twisted series by teen author, Shanti Hershenson! The dream is ending. The nightmares are only beginning. Aaron Hearth and Ziel DeLaine fell short in their attempt to escape Silly Kingston's twisted world, and now the nightmare they practically live in is growing so much worse. The longer they stay in Dreamland, the more reckless Silly Kingston gets, forcing Aaron and Ziel into challenges and horrors that they can't face alone. Aaron and Ziel are thrust into one final fight to escape and put Silly Kingston to rest. Aaron will be forced to learn things about the eccentric boy that never even crossed his mind before. And if they fail to escape again, the trouble will be endless. Because Silly Kingston's plan - the one that has been in motion for decades - is ready to unravel.

The Ruination of Ziel DeLaine

Biome Lock

It's the year 2026; the second civil war has ravaged the United States. Eris Andraste never cared for the war, until she discovered something within her that thrust her to the center of it all. What is supposed to be a regular walk home for 19-year-old Eris Andraste proves to be anything but when a hooded man follows her down an alleyway and points a gun in her direction. Expecting to be dead, Eris is stunned to find that not only is she completely unscathed, but the bullet - the one that was supposed to be her end - rests in the palm of her hand. Both horrified and relieved by the events, Eris is left running with questions about her existence that will never, ever leave. And she can get these answers, if she falls into the hands of those whom she's been told to run from. With a sinister cast of characters and danger looming around every character, Eris won't know who she can trust. Not even herself... From a fourteen-year-old author comes a new, timely novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

A Young-adult Dystopian Novel

ENTER A HAUNTING WORLD OF DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES But most importantly, never go to the places you aren't supposed to be. Every weekend, young Aaron Hearth plays in the expansive front yard of a mysterious property, known as the DeLaine manor, and thought to be abandoned. But he knows better than to think it's deserted, as there is something there, in the window - a ghost. His life is turned upside down after an encounter with the spirit, but there's something that scares him even more. A boy from his dreams now seems to be real, and by some chance, the mysterious boy may be a bigger threat than what he can handle. A secret threat is unraveling before his eyes, and Aaron knows only one thing for sure - he is being hunted down.

The Nightmare of Ziel DeLaine

I Know Her Name

A powerful and haunting novel told in poetry that grapples with the subject of bullying in middle school.

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