Life First: (Dystopian series, book 1)
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3. In the book, lingo used in the current abortion debate (such as pro-choice) is used by this anti-mandatory donation faction. Do you find there are comparisons between this debate and FoSS’s organ donation policy?
4. Kelsey is reluctant to give up her kidney, and in the beginning of the book we aren’t exactly sure why. What was your opinion of Kelsey in the first few chapters of the book? What was your opinion after you learned more about her personal history?
5. Given what you know about the society where Kelsey lives, would you choose to live in FoSS or would you defect to Peoria?
6. Dr. Grant’s character straddles the line between a good guy and a nefarious guy. When all is said and done, where would you put Dr. Grant: ultimately good or ultimately nefarious?
7. Lewis Reed sacrifices his career to assist his daughter. One of the reasons he gives for this is his guilt over his handling of Kelsey’s mother, Maya. What role do you think he played in what happened to Maya? Is it something he should feel guilty over?
8. Luke is a stand-up guy. Afraid the two weren’t on the same page after Kelsey said no to his marriage proposal, he withheld important information from her, information that could have drastically changed her predicament had she known about it. Do you think Luke made the right decision, given what he knew? If you had been in Luke’s situation, what would you have done?
9. Susan was a true friend, making a huge sacrifice to help Kelsey escape. What do you think of her agreeing to participate in Luke’s plan? Do you have any friends you’d make such a sacrifice for?
Note to Reader
Thank you so much for purchasing this book. If you liked the book enough that you still want more, check out my website, http://rjcrayton.com and click on the Extras tab. I’ve included two scenes that I wrote for the story but are not in the book: After No and Rocky Road at Midnight.
Also By RJ Crayton
PROPHECY OF LIGHT – TRAPPED
(Book 1)
“Be careful what you say. Words have power.”
Kady can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t in hiding.
When Kady awakens in the middle of the night with her house crumbling around her, her aunt hustles her into the night and tries to protect her -- through words, magic words.
While her aunt succeeds in hiding Kady, the woman falls victim to the mage who has been searching for them the past 10 years. Kady knows that she must find her aunt and save her. But will she be able to tap the power trapped within her to do it?
This is part one of a four-part series. Kady’s story continues in subsequent books. Available on Amazon. FREE in Kindle Unlimited.
PROPHECY OF LIGHT – UNLEASHED
(Book 2)
This is book two in the Prophecy of Light series.
Kady must learn to unleash the magic trapped inside her if she is to help the mage Pylum rescue her aunt.
As Kady learns her way around the Temple of Light and takes classes to help her understand magic, she makes new friends like Jasper and learns more about the mysterious mage who helped her in book one: Akilah.
Will Kady be able to unleash her power, and what else might she find when her bonds are broken?
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SCENTED
Scented is powerful tale about life, death and love, woven through the tapestry of characters with unique abilities. If you enjoy stirring, supernatural tales with love at their center, you'll adore Scented.
Sixteen-year-old Bryan Harper has felt alone since the day eight years ago that a sickening, unfamiliar scent wafted from his mother. When he realized too late the new odor was a prelude announcing death, he knew his new sense of smell is a gift, not a curse.
At a young age Lauraline Reese escaped death, yet its specter still haunts her. Unable to let go of the feeling that death has not forgotten her, Lauraline finds it hard to find peace with the storm that almost took her life.
When Lauraline walks into his life, Bryan knows instantly that she is different from the others. He doesn’t know why she appeared, but there is one thing he is sure of: his life is about to change. He just doesn’t know how.
As the two grow close, Lauraline helps Bryan discover a vital message, and Bryan finds himself in a race against death to set things right.
Can Bryan live a normal life despite his talent in scenting death? Or will he be forever marred by the curse of knowing when someone will die next?
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CONCEALED
(Virus Series, Part 1)
THEY SAID WE WERE SAFE. THEY WERE WRONG.
When pandemics destroy the world above, the safety promised underground proves elusive. Start this page-turning series today.
Seventeen-year-old Elaan Woodson was supposed to be one of the lucky ones. She got one of the few spots in the subterranean protection unit designed to keep select families safe from the deadly virus ravaging the world above.
She's found happiness in the routine underground, and even a budding a romance with a boy who's also down below.
But, as Elaan hears snippets of conversations from those closest to her and those in charge, she's beginning to think things aren't as safe as she thought. While Elaan has heard that what you don't know can't hurt you, she's beginning to think otherwise.
The truth may be the only thing that can keep Elaan safe. But, can she discover it in time?
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EXPOSED
(Virus Series, Part 2)
SHE IS THEIR CHANCE FOR SAFETY. NOW THEY MUST FIND HER.
The safety of the underground bunker is left behind. Elaan and her friends are out in the open, exposed to the world above. Exposed to a world that has been ravished by the virus. Can they make it to the one person they’ve been told can provide them safety?
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CONTAINED
(Virus Series, Part 3)
NO PLACE IS SAFE.
Elaan, Lijah and Josh have been searching for safety ever since they left the Scientist Protection Unit.
As they're forced to leave their latest home, they find old friends in new places. Just as they think things are finally coming under control, the ground shifts beneath them.
In this exciting final book, our leads search for the solutions that have evaded them thus far, in hopes of reaching a happy ending for themselves and the world in peril.
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SECOND LIFE
“This thriller based on government conspiracies and lives that are twisted around is captivating! I just can’t give the twists away but you will be sat on the edge of your seat.”
-Amazon Customer Review
Susan Harper is being held captive by her government. As the normally feisty Susan's hopes of freedom dwindle, a mysterious stranger sneaks into her room and promises to help.
Susan and mystery man Rob grow close as he tries to orchestrate her escape. When the duo discovers the truth behind Susan's captivity, they realize they must act quickly if they're to save her. Susan and Rob will need more than passion for each other and their wits to succeed. They will need help from old friends, including Kelsey Reed.
In the previous book, Life First, Susan gave Kelsey a chance at a second life. But now will she get her own?
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THIRD LIFE: TAKEN
"This was the best book of the series and the perfect conclusion to the story. It was a stomach churning, tension filled rollercoaster of emotions as you followed the two distinct but intertwined plots."
-Chuckles Book Cave
When Kelsey Reed fled her country to escape a forced kidney transplant, she was sure she’d never return. However, when her brother-in-law shows up on her doorstep, he commits an act of betrayal that changes ev
erything.
Forced to head back to the nation that tried to kill her, Kelsey will need the help of her husband Luke, and friends Susan and Rob to escape with her life.
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Life First Boxed Set
Step into a society that values humanity over individual humans, where your body is important because it might be able to save others. This box set includes the three books in the thrilling dystopian Life First series.
Includes:
Life First
Second Life
Third Life: Taken
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Four Mothers
Four stories. Four mothers. Four crises. One great read.
Our notions of motherhood run the gamut from the mythical Super Mom to the dreaded Mommy Dearest. None is entirely true, as a mother's love is always unique, and all mothers are both perfect and flawed. Four mothers tells four sagas of mothers who each face a crisis, either real or perceived, in their parenting life. Change the way you see motherhood.
In The Beads, Iram is a mother coping with crisis -- a child in a coma after nearly choking to death — when something happens that affects her entire outlook.
In Almost Perfect, we see our Mommy Dearest end of the spectrum with Bitsy. She wants her grandson, whom she is raising to be perfect, and with Bitsy, we are reminded, it's not just stepmothers who are wicked.
Tilda, the mother we meet in As Luck Would Have It, exudes luck from every pore. She would love to be the super mom who saves the day for her family, but she has one problem - her daughter’s seeming lack of luck. In fact, Tilda’s luck fails whenever her daughter is around. Tilda's solution to this problem could prove problematic.
Felicity is relishing her overbearing husband's absence on a business trip, when her Two-Day Break suddenly turns into a nightmare.
Also included in the collection is a bonus story, Lynch Party, about a mother who has a different perspective on what makes a great party activity.
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About the Author
RJ Crayton is the author of the three book series. The Prophecy of Light series includes Trapped, Unleashed and the soon to be released Foretold. The Virus series includes Concealed, Exposed, and Contained. The fast-paced dystopian Life First series include Life First, Second Life and Third Life:Taken. She's also author of the paranormal novel Scented and the short-story collection Four Mothers. Prior to becoming an author, Crayton was a journalist. She reported for several publications, including The Kansas City Star and Education Technology News. Crayton lives in Maryland with her husband and two children. When she's not writing, she enjoys eating cupcakes, walking, reading, sewing or watching TV (she's partial to Star Trek, super hero flicks and gripping dramas). To find out more about her, visit her website, www.rjcrayton.com.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Deception
Chapter 2: Waiting
Chapter 3: LMS
Chapter 4: Go
Chapter 5: Trouble
Chapter 6: Luke’s Law
Chapter 7: A New Plan
Chapter 8: Survivor Mentality
Chapter 9: Dr. Grant
Chapter 10: Driving
Chapter 11: A Promise Kept
Chapter 12: Failure
Chapter 13: Last Words
Chapter 14: Held
Chapter 15: Time for a Chat
Chapter 16: Joke’s on You
Chapter 17: Dr. Grant’s Lab
Chapter 18: Good News
Chapter 19: Yes
Chapter 20: Javelina Boy
Chapter 21: Perspective
Chapter 22: Preparation
Chapter 23: Getting Ready
Chapter 24: Try Me
Chapter 25: Susan’s Story
Chapter 26: Pregnancy Psychosis
Chapter 27: Night at Last
Chapter 28: Emmie
Chapter 29: A Fool for a Client
Chapter 30: Closing Arguments
Chapter 31: Don’t Worry? Ha!
Chapter 32: Waiting
Chapter 33: Betrayed
Chapter 34: Sentence
Chapter 35: Murphy’s Law
Chapter 36: Escape Again
Chapter 37: Home
Chapter 38: I Do
Chapter 39: Rooftop Escape
Chapter 40: A Favor Repaid
Chapter 41: This is Our Stop
Chapter 42: The Ground