She counted 743 days of silence. Then the universe answered.

Fourteen-year-old Maren Jacinto has barely spoken since grief hollowed out her world. When a wounded alien creature falls from the sky behind her home, she becomes the only one who can hear him-and the only one who can save him.If she walks away, two worlds burn.

The being she bonds with crossed six thousand light-years to find her. On his world, their connection is forbidden. Punishment is annihilation. And the hunters are already closing in.An impossible bond. A rising force. A choice that changes everything.

As power grids fail and ancient forces awaken, Maren and Vyrath must trust each other before fear, war, and silence consume both species. To survive, Maren must find the voice she lost-and use it when it matters most.Inside this story, you'll find: High-stakes first contact with emotional consequencesA powerful healing arc about grief, courage, and belongingFound-family friendship and loyalty under pressureFast, cinematic conflict spanning homefront danger and interstellar pursuitA series-launch ending that opens a bigger chroniclePerfect for readers who love: YA science-fantasy adventuresEmotional coming-of-age journeysCreature bonds, cosmic stakes, and heart-led heroes

Book 1 of The Kindlefire Chronicles.

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