Book 1 in The Lost Girls series, part of the Dark Earth setting
The only thing hotter than the summers in Phoenix is the temper of a police detective who can’t figure out why young girls keep disappearing. Katalina Wimple is that detective. Her obsession with the missing girls makes her the best person for the job, but it also serves as a refuge from the problems in her own life.
The series continues in Traitor (book 2) and Wolfgirl (book 3)
The Lost Girls takes place in my Dark Earth setting but it is the beginning of its own series, not an immediate sequel to Dark Earth.
It seems a lot of people are upset about that and feel that they should mark the book down because of that, even though they admit it’s a good book. If you’re looking for a direct sequel to Dark Earth stay tuned, I hope to have Devil’s Icebox out in the second quarter of 2012.
The Lost Girls started with a character idea, Katalina Wimple. I didn’t know what to do with her, but I also knew within minutes that I had to find a home for her. As she told me more about herself it became obvious that she belonged in the Dark Earth setting. In no time she was demanding that I tell her story – and in the process she took control and changed many of the things I had planned for her. She even surprised me with how the first book ended.
When I reread it for a final edit I was taken away again and impressed with just how well it came together. Her story touched me, even though I technically made it up. To date I honestly believe this is the best book I’ve had the priviledge of writing.
When you finish The Lost Girls and find yourself wanting to know more about Kat and see what life on the other world is like, grab book 2 in the series: Traitor, and be sure to follow that up with Wolfgirl, my new release.
Short version: Jason Halstead is a science fiction and fantasy author who spends his daytime hours as an IT Manager in the automotive industry. In his spare time Jason enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, writing, and powerlifting.
Long version: Jason’s always wanted to write, but making a living at it seemed unobtainable. So instead of writing fiction, he turned to writing code. That paid the rent and let him dabble in fiction.
The common theme shared by almost every great writer is perseverance. Refusing to accept denial by traditional publishing and agents, Jason was finally accepted at a publisher that was harnessing the cresting wave of ebooks. That ride, although bumpy, gave him the experience and knowledge necessary to strike out and improve his craft.
Jason now has multiple books out and regularly helps out other budding authors struggling to makes sense of the industry. He’s a stickler on editing and professionalism, but also believes wholeheartedly that his readers aren’t just customers, they’re his friends. He wants to know them and encourages them to visit his website (http://www.booksbyjason.com), his blog (http://booksbyjason.wordpress.com), and even more to email him (jason@booksbyjason.com) so he can interact with them. His books come from his imagination and from his heart, and more than one of his friends has inspired him and shown up for at least a cameo appearance in one of his titles.
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