unSPARKed Series

GO HOME. FIND SOME CLUES. RESCUE DAD. IF ONLY IT WAS THAT SIMPLE. After the tragedy that has shattered their lives, Darryl and Harry are keen to return to their farm, allow their new friend, hunter Joshua, to hunt for clues about their Dad’s fate, and to start rebuilding their lives. But soon unexpected threats force them to drastic action. And their decisions may have far-reaching consequences for them all. The fourth in a fantastically fun series from the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books.

IT’S A THREE HOUR DRIVE, UNSPARKED. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? After a raptor breaches their farm’s fence and snatches their dad, Darryl and Harry don’t think things can get any worse. Then their stepmom, Carol, announces that she’s taking them to live in-city—and they’re leaving immediately. With Carol at the wheel, it’ll be a dangerous journey. Even meeting a gentle herbi’saur may throw her into a blind panic. And when you’re travelling unSPARKed, panic can be deadly.

IT’S CHRISTMAS...BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT! Young hunter Joshua is looking forward to a Christmas of ice-skating and fun—until the plight of a starving mamma allosaur and her chicks upends his plans. Now he and his uncle must embark on a dangerous journey south, carrying deadly passengers. Out in the wilderness, there’s no one to help them, they’re running out of tranquilizers—and a killer storm is gathering. Meanwhile, Darryl and Harry risk their lives for a holiday guest in the perilous, raptor-infested mountains. Will they survive long enough to enjoy their carol service, let alone the rest of the holiday season? This unSPARKed prequel is a heart-warming, festive thrill ride from the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET series. Praise for DRIVE! “A cross between Jurassic World and Mad Max! I read it three times in two days!” STEVEN R. MCEVOY, BookReviewsAndMore Blogger and Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer

Eighteen-year-old Isaiah and his older brother Zechariah are professional hunters, earning their living culling and capturing some of the most dangerous predators ever to walk the planet. When an out-of-control T. rex breaches a tourist resort Isaiah and Zech must act fast to save lives. Little does Isaiah know that a testy T. rex and three packs of hungry raptors will soon be the least of his problems. A much-regretted New Year’s Eve misadventure is about to cause a very different kind of breech—and change both their lives for good. A prequel to the unSPARKed series.

Waking to find raptor footprints in the yard on her first morning on the farm certainly isn’t the welcome Darryl had in mind for her new step-mom—especially after their disastrous drive from the city. How on earth did the thing get in? And where the heck is it? Meanwhile, young hunter Joshua is about to make a reckless decision he may live to regret—but only if he’s lucky.

LIFE OUT HERE AIN’T A GAME. AS YOU’LL LEARN THE FIRST TIME SOMETHING GOES SOUTH. Having avoided being separated and taken in-city, there’s still a chance Darryl and Harry can rescue their father from his kidnappers. As they settle into their new life as young hunter Joshua’s assistants, Josh can teach them how to handle the wildlife—but worse threats loom on the horizon. The fifth quick-read in a fantastically fun series from the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books. PRAISE FOR WILD LIFE How I wish these books had been written when I was a child! Highly recommended action and adventure for dino enthusiasts of all ages! KATY HUTH JONES, author of Treachery and Truth Darryl and Harry may be safe for now, but they still have a lot to learn from the hunter Joshua about living in the wild. The stakes are rising in this unmissable new entry in the unSPARKed series, an adventurous tale of family drama, faith, and dinosaurs! DR. LISA THEUS A couple of teenagers trying to put their family back together... while learning how to hunt dinosaurs, and making sure that they don't end up being hunted themselves. An entertaining premise, compelling—and admirable—young characters, and skillful fast-paced writing. Hard to put down. MARIE C. KEISER, author of Heaven’s Hunter

It’s Christmas week, but sixteen-year-old Tam and the hunters of the Lee’Vi are out looking for a pack of Utahraptors. Instead, they find a boy staggering through the snow, on a mission to save his family. Can they find them before it’s too late? From the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET series, this thrilling unSPARKed short story provides a pulse-pounding introduction to the series. Includes a short sample of THE BOY WHO KNEW and BREACH! -Praise for DRIVE!- "Jurassic Park fans will love this short!" CAROLYN ASTFALK, author of Rightfully Ours

IN A JURASSIC FUTURE, SOME STILL CHOOSE FREEDOM—DESPITE THE DANGERS. It takes more than a T. rex scratching its back on his Habitat Vehicle to alarm young hunter Joshua—he’s used to living close to nature. But a routine visit to the zoo to deliver a new velociraptor turns deadly when he comes face-to-face with an eleven-foot allosaur called Gold. He knew her when she was a tiny chick—is he a friend from the past—or dinner? Meanwhile, Darryl and her brother, Harry, are taken completely by surprise when their father remarries. Their new step-mom is a glamorous fashion designer who’s never been outside the city’s electric fences. How will she cope with a life of dinosaur farming? All Darryl can do is try to get her new stepmom safely to the farm. But once you’re unSPARKed, things don’t always go to plan... From the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books, adventure lovers will love this fast-paced, fantastically fun series, which has been compared to Jurassic Park and Mad Max. PLEASE NOTE: Please Don’t Feed the Dinosaurs knits together the original unSPARKed book 1, DRIVE!, with the short story ‘A Dino Whisperer at the Zoo,’ along with a small amount of original material.

THERE AIN’T NO RODEO LIKE HUNTER RODEO! Desperate for some clue about their father’s fate, Darryl and Harry risk attending the Midwinter Hunter Fair with Josh. But after the rodeo, bonfires, and storytelling are over, a dangerous expedition in search of answers may be their only hope. Even though it means venturing into enemy territory—alone. Should they risk all on one last attempt—or admit defeat and flee? “Beware: this series’ vivid descriptions, heart-pounding drama, and fabulous characters are sure to lure you in.” LESLEA WAHL, author of the Blindside series

DON’T THINK ABOUT WHAT’S OUTSIDE THE WALLS, JOSH. BECAUSE THE WILDLIFE YOU NEED TO WORRY ABOUT IS IN HERE WITH YOU. Young hunter Joshua suffers from severe city-phobia, but now he’s trapped in-city, sentenced to hard prison time for helping Darryl and Harry evade the city authorities for so long. Even if he can survive the threat from inside his own mind, can he navigate the dangers of prison life? Thrown in with a tough pack of fellow hunters, tensions run high and personalities clash. Will fragile alliances bloom into true friendships or will anger and hatred spiral into violence? Can the Raptor Whisperer survive being caged with the most dangerous creatures of all—his fellow men?

WE HAVE TO REACH THE HABITAT VEHICLE—OR DIE. After breaking into Jason’s illegal rex farm to hunt for their kidnapped dad, farm-teens Darryl and Harry, along with young hunter Joshua, have taken extreme measures to escape capture by Jason. But with Darryl now lost in the dark mountains and Josh badly injured, their troubles are far from over. Yet the greatest threat to their survival may be the fears they carry within. FEAR is the seventh quick-read in award-winning author Corinna Turner’s unSPARKed series. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist. Continue the adventure today!

JOSH, WHERE ARE YOU? ARE YOU ALIVE? Farm kids Darryl and Harry have experienced the freedom—and dangers—of life as hunters for almost a year while traveling with Josh. But the authorities have finally caught up with them. Taken to the city against their will, they must both swap wildlife and open skies for concrete and fumes. In the face of inflexible bureaucrats and ever-watchful social workers, can they remain faithful to their identity and hold onto their hope that one day they will live free again—and be reunited with those they love? From the Carnegie Medal Nominated author of the I AM MARGARET books, adventure lovers will love this fast-paced, fantastically fun series, which has been compared to Jurassic Park and Mad Max. When hunter Josh was teaching Darryl and Harry survival skills, I'm sure the resourceful teens didn't expect those lessons to come in handy while living trapped inside a different kind of cage in the “safe” city! Heart-rending but very inspiring! KATY HUTH JONES, author of Treachery and Truth The unSPARKed series: CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST? In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist. Since 2017, award-winning author Corinna Turner has been writing the unSPARKed series. Check it out today!