Sky Child is a YA Dystopian book in the spirit of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner.
First, let me introduce you to the book Sky Child:
After billions died in the End War, a small group of survivors found refuge in the Crag cave. Cut off from the outside world, they have no way of knowing if they're the only people left alive. To ensure their survival, they split into four groups: the Hunters, the Harvesters, the Keepers and the Protectors.
As generations pass, the population becomes more and more murderous. Killing is so common in the Crag that there are no longer laws against it.
Sam, a seventeen-year-old hunter, was left outside the Crag as an infant. Believed to have been a gift from the Sky Gods, there are whispers that Sam is the Sky Child, the one prophesized to bring peace and prosperity to the Crag. Anyone special or different is a target for murder, and Sam may be the biggest target of all.
The biggest goal I have for funding this book is to be able to produce a number of paperback copies for sale, that I can then use for promotions. This will help increase interest in the book overall.
Sky Child is different from other YA Dystopian stories, because the main character's gender is never revealed. I have done this deliberately, because what is important is the human experience the reader goes through. Within all of us is a mix of emotions, thoughts, feelings and beliefs, and it's easier for people to relate to someone who is a person first. Sky Child is the first book in a trilogy.
You can preview the first two chapters of Sky Child here.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, for your support, and for helping me fulfill my dream!
Risks and challengesLearn about accountability on Kickstarter
There is very little risk involved in this project, as regardless of whether I hit my goal, I will still be able to independently publish the book. If we do not reach our goal, those that are still interested in purchasing copies of the book will be able to on 10/12/14.
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