Debut author Lauren Miller combines science fiction with destiny in Parallel.
Abby Barnes has her future all planned out. College? Check. Degree in journalism? Check. What she didn't plan for, however, is an earthquake that shakes not only the ground she's standing on, but also the world she's living in. Torn from the reality she thought she knew, Abby wakes up in several different moments of a life she doesn't quite know. She's forced not only to act like she's been there all along, but also to give up the life she had before. With the help of her best friend Caitlin, Abby begins to understand that there has been a cosmic collision of parallel universes, and she is somehow stuck in the middle.
Miller's clipped, detail-filled writing style captivates readers from page one. Combining both science and a contemporary story, the author draws readers into solving the mystery of parallel universes while also rooting for Abby to figure out how to live the life she desires. In the end, everything clicks together, leaving no questions or cliffhangers. An excellent debut. --Shanyn Day, blogger at Chick Loves Lit