Project De-Extinction

A science-gone-awry standalone novel in the preparing-to-pitch process.

North America has been flung into a high-tech Second Wild West...and the blame lies with the corporation too weak to stop it.

When Broken Claw Ranch--home to animals familiar and others meant to be extinct—is attacked by a creature thought long gone, it’s up to Quilla, her future step-brother Daven, and her best friend Caleb to seek help at Time Lock’s headquarters. There are only a few problems…

Daven claims to hate Quilla, Caleb isn’t sure how to keep the fragile peace between the future siblings, and Time Lock is in the next state over. Braving vengeful train raiders (who may know something about Daven that Quilla doesn’t), hungry de-extinct carnivores, and a strong lack of trust, the trio must be willing to break down their walls or they will fall prey to the dangers stalking the wilds.

Project Details

Genre: Science Fiction

Market: Geared towards YA and NA audiences

Series or Standalone: Standalone

Keywords: Enemies to adopted siblings, de-extinct animals, found family, train raiders, PTSD rep, ranch life, and animal companions

Content: Mild-moderate violence (no gory descriptions of wounds)

Comparable to: The Chaos Grid by Lyndsey Lewellen and Enhanced by Candice Kade