Overview

It's hard to be who you are meant to be. Especially when your powers can get you killed. Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth's population. Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble. Will Tatiana flee or stay and fight for the new life she has built? Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends...and herself.

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""A unique and finely crafted novel, the characters touched my heart as I was drawn into their plight and compelled to finish!"" - New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder Star Touched is fast-paced with well-defined characters and dialog that snaps. The ravaged, post-technological American society is depicted with sure strokes. The story draws one in and keeps one reading. And that's exactly what one wants from a book. - A. L. Sirois, author of THE BOHEMIAN MAGICIAN A great YA dystopian novel exploring the challenges of being different, acceptance, maturity, and friendship. - Steven Southard This novel grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go! The characters and setting were richly developed, especially the main character, Tatiana. I found myself rooting for her and the townspeople she encounters along the way, holding onto the edge of my seat along a roller coaster ride of a story. -Michele Chynoweth This work explores themes like power, greed, and corruption. Certain parts are very mature and feature brothels and violence. The protagonist is a strong character who attempts to define herself while finding a place in the new world. An action-packed read for libraries where thrillers, suspense, or mysteries are popular. -Christina Pesiri, Michael F. Stokes Elementary School, Island Trees-Levittown NY for School Library Journal

Author Information

A. L. Kaplan's love of books started as a child and sparked a creative imagination. Born on a cold winter morning in scenic northern New Jersey, she is the author of the novel, Star Touched, and several short stories including Hummingbird and Mark of the Goddess, which includes her original illustrations. She is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, is the past president of Maryland Writers' Association, and holds an MFA in sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art. When not writing or indulging in her fascination with wolves, this proud mother of two lives in Maryland with her husband and dog.

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