The Bridge

Written by Joe Luegers

Narrated by Alaxandra Luegers

ADVANCE LISTENER PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE, THE MINDBRIDGE TRILOGY BOOK 1

"...hands down one of my new favorite YA novels I have read in years."

"With the epic, brilliantly funny, and very unique story line with an unlikely duo, this book will take you on many twists and turns as the two main characters lead you on an epic quest and learn about friendship!"

"Unexpected and brilliant."

Maeryn Kacey’s fourteenth birthday didn’t go quite as planned. One minute she’s hanging out at the MotherTech headquarters, her family’s artificial intelligence company in Indianapolis, and the next she’s trapped in the body of a girl from a universe known as Gaia. This new world is in the midst of a civil war with a group of violent, teleporting Nomads, and as Maeryn dives into the history of Gaia she discovers some unsettling truths about herself and her family.

Kaija Monhegan’s fourteenth cycle day didn’t go quite as planned. One minute she’s hiding in the woods on Monhegan Island, trying to awaken her newfound telepathic powers, and the next she finds herself trapped in the body of a girl from a universe known as Earth. This new world is full of technological marvels, deceitful people, and a secret shared history with Gaia that makes it the absolute most dangerous place for Kaija to be.

Maeryn needs to survive in a place where her intellect does her little good. Kaija needs to get back to her own body before the chaos on Gaia leaves her no home to return to. They both feel scared and isolated, but Maeryn and Kaija have never really been alone.

The Bridge begins with two parallel stories, one sci/fi, one fantasy, and follows the two worlds on a gradual collision course.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joe Luegers
• Release date: Mar 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781736541128

Joe Luegers

Joe Luegers is a guitarist, pianist, organist, composer, teacher, and writer. He lives in Evansville, Indiana with his wife Alax and their two kids. Joe published the adult horror novel The Gears That Watch the Clockmaker in 2018 and has since turned his focus towards writing young adult fiction. He performs frequently as a soloist, alongside his amazing wife on vocals and ukulele, as well as in an eclectic range of ensembles including the opera rock band The Tapestry.