The Litter: A Paranormal Teen Pregnancy Thriller with a Literary Feel
by Jonathan Maas
She became pregnant as a teenager ...
And now she's alone ...
With seven children who aren't quite human ...
And that's when her problems really begin.
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From the Editor:
When I first heard that Jonathan Maas was writing a paranormal teen pregnancy saga, I was quite surprised. I’ve read his tales of mythology and philosophy, and his apocalyptic horror ‘Flare’ left me so shaken that I couldn’t sleep for a week.
But a paranormal teen pregnancy saga? That’s a new one for him.
Fortunately, like his other works, this short novel is a page-turner, and I read it in one sitting.
This tale is different from most. The main character of ‘The Litter’ is a strong female lead – albeit a friendless one – and her last year of high school turns out to be quite difficult. She becomes pregnant, with seven children who she soon finds out aren’t quite human.
And that’s only the beginning of her troubles.
I won’t spoil the rest of it for you, but let’s just say that there has never been an antagonist as diabolical as Charles Silk.
Though there’s a love story reminiscent of the ‘Twilight’ series, I also found some parts of this reminded me of the TV series ‘The Wire.'
And while the philosophy makes you think, the action and plot pull you along to its outsized conclusion.
And oh that conclusion – in true Jonathan Maas style, there’s an underlying mystery behind everything that happens, one that makes our protagonist realize she is part of something bigger than she could ever have imagined.
But I hope you like this book – it’s a quick read, and there are seven pups - each with their own unique power - and they’re waiting to play with you.
J. Shaw, Editor – Cynical Optimist Press
For fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Urban Decay, Werewolf Tales, and YA High School Dramas.
For fans of Stephanie Meyer, Douglas E. Richards, The Crow, The Wire, and MTV’s Teen Mom
And now she's alone ...
With seven children who aren't quite human ...
And that's when her problems really begin.
/***/
From the Editor:
When I first heard that Jonathan Maas was writing a paranormal teen pregnancy saga, I was quite surprised. I’ve read his tales of mythology and philosophy, and his apocalyptic horror ‘Flare’ left me so shaken that I couldn’t sleep for a week.
But a paranormal teen pregnancy saga? That’s a new one for him.
Fortunately, like his other works, this short novel is a page-turner, and I read it in one sitting.
This tale is different from most. The main character of ‘The Litter’ is a strong female lead – albeit a friendless one – and her last year of high school turns out to be quite difficult. She becomes pregnant, with seven children who she soon finds out aren’t quite human.
And that’s only the beginning of her troubles.
I won’t spoil the rest of it for you, but let’s just say that there has never been an antagonist as diabolical as Charles Silk.
Though there’s a love story reminiscent of the ‘Twilight’ series, I also found some parts of this reminded me of the TV series ‘The Wire.'
And while the philosophy makes you think, the action and plot pull you along to its outsized conclusion.
And oh that conclusion – in true Jonathan Maas style, there’s an underlying mystery behind everything that happens, one that makes our protagonist realize she is part of something bigger than she could ever have imagined.
But I hope you like this book – it’s a quick read, and there are seven pups - each with their own unique power - and they’re waiting to play with you.
J. Shaw, Editor – Cynical Optimist Press
For fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Urban Decay, Werewolf Tales, and YA High School Dramas.
For fans of Stephanie Meyer, Douglas E. Richards, The Crow, The Wire, and MTV’s Teen Mom
