H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath - Paperback

by Natalie Wright (Author)

A Living Weapon. A Teen Fugitive. A Conspiracy that will Shake the Cosmos.

Erika planned to keep life simple: fly under the radar, avoid trouble, and count the days until graduation-when she can finally escape her decaying border town for a new beginning.

But fate has other plans. All bets are off when a night chilling with friends catapults Erika into danger... and a new destiny. When chaos erupts in the silent desert, Erika and her friends are forced to ally with a mysterious stranger whose very existence defies nature.

Meet HALF Nine: Engineered to be the ultimate weapon, he defeats foes using only his mind. Held as a captive experiment, Nine has never known kindness or connection. His daring escape from an underground lab will lead him directly to Erika's unpredictable world.

To escape shadowy forces, both Erika and Nine must learn to trust. When once-buried secrets surface, Erika and Nine must rely on their newfound friendship and raw courage to defy fate.

H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath is a mesmerizing blend of mystery, high-octane action, and the untamed spirit of human resilience. Prepare to be swept away into a world where every choice could be your last, and where the true power of the heart proves mightier than any weapon.

Accolades for The Deep Beneath:

• Finalist in the 2015 Kindle Book Review Awards
• Silver Medal 2015, Wishing Shelf Book Awards
• Chosen by Library Journal for its Curated eBook Collection
• Silver Award 2015, Beach Book Festival Awards
• Literary Titan Gold Award

Praise for HALF: The Deep Beneath:

"WITH ITS THEMES OF DEFIANCE, THE QUEST FOR FREEDOM, AND THE POWER OF JOINING FORCES AGAINST DANGERS THREATENING ALL HUMANKIND, THE H.A.L.F. SERIES IS MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER." -J. FARLEY, REVIEWER"A fast-paced sci-fi adventure. Silver Medalist in the Wishing Shelf Awards and highly recommended." -Wishing Shelf Reviews

"The action is great, and the scene with the alien spaceship was crazy good. I found the ending to be quite surprising. It made me want to read the next one to see what happens both above ground and below. I recommend this to all fans of sci-fi adventures." -CJ Anaya, Best Selling Author of The Healer Series

Author Biography

Natalie is the author of H.A.L.F., a young adult science fiction series, and The Akasha Chronicles, a young adult fantasy trilogy. She lives in the high desert of Tucson, Arizona with her husband, tween daughter, and two young cats. Natalie spends her time writing, reading, gaming, geeking out over nerd culture and cool science, hanging out on social media, and meeting readers and fans at festivals and comic cons throughout the western United States. She likes to walk in the desert, snorkel in warm waters, travel, and share excellent food and conversation with awesome people. Natalie supports the rights of both humans and non-humans to live a life free of suffering caused by people. She is particularly passionate about the rights of girls and women throughout the world. She was raised an Ohio farm girl, lives in the desert Southwest, and dreams of living in a big city high rise.