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Born to serve an alien species hidden in global dragon lore, Evren awaits their return. But when a fellow Paladin is found murdered, she must now find the truth—and the killer—in a society founded on deceit.
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HAVE YOUR LAST BREATH
Seventeen-year-old Evren was born for one purpose: to serve as a vessel for the Leviathans, an alien species hidden in global dragon lore. She longs to join the secret society who concealed them in history—and as last of the twelve prophesied Paladins, she needs to. With the world in ruin, their unification will signal the Leviathans’ return to Earth to protect humans from their worst enemy: themselves. But Evren’s ambitions are dashed when a Paladin is found dead. The murder sets her world ablaze and now she must stop the saboteur, or risk destroying a celestial plan millennia in the making. However, finding the truth—and the killer—in a society built on deceit won’t be easy, especially with Evren’s fierce and guarded mother as its leader. Rights returned due to publisher closure. Audiobook still available at the links below.
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RECEPTION
"Packed with emotion and action—absolutely compelling." — Alechia Dow, Author of The Sound of Stars
"A tightly written tale that...grounds itself in engaging, mysterious lore." — Kirkus Reviews
"Well fleshed-out characters, salient reflections on broader themes, a dash of humour, burgeoning young romances, great diversity and LGBTQ + representation, make for an awesome novel." — P. L. Stuart, Author of A Drowned Kingdom
"TL Coughlin has taken a very ambitious idea and has turned it into a riveting reality that immerses you in a setting that you will be daydreaming of for weeks after you finish the book." — V. B. Furlong, Author of What Happened to Coco?
"The overarching theme of the novel is so unique, I can't liken it to much else - it stands on its own...truly impressive from the opening chapter to the end. An absolute five star read." — Abi Clarke, Author of Blood & Snow
"A tightly written tale that...grounds itself in engaging, mysterious lore." — Kirkus Reviews
"Well fleshed-out characters, salient reflections on broader themes, a dash of humour, burgeoning young romances, great diversity and LGBTQ + representation, make for an awesome novel." — P. L. Stuart, Author of A Drowned Kingdom
"TL Coughlin has taken a very ambitious idea and has turned it into a riveting reality that immerses you in a setting that you will be daydreaming of for weeks after you finish the book." — V. B. Furlong, Author of What Happened to Coco?
"The overarching theme of the novel is so unique, I can't liken it to much else - it stands on its own...truly impressive from the opening chapter to the end. An absolute five star read." — Abi Clarke, Author of Blood & Snow
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For editor access to a submissions package, please contact Emily Forney of BookEnds Literary.
For editor access to a submissions package, please contact Emily Forney of BookEnds Literary.
Exciting news! Of Us and Them is now an audiobook narrated by the incredible Natalie Naudus!
I cannot think of a more perfect voice to bring my debut to life. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is also multiracial just like Evren and I. OF US AND THEM: AN AUDIOBOOK is now available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. You can check out her work here. |
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Genre: Science Fantasy (ft. Murder Mystery and Global Dragon Mythology)
Audience: Young Adult (13+)
Length: 251 pages
Comparisons: Amy Rose Capetta & Cori McCarthy's Once & Future, Tracy Deonn's Legendborn, Alechia Dow's The Sound of Stars, and Stephanie Perkins' There's Someone Inside Your House. Picture the secret society in Julie Kagawa's The Talon Saga meets the twist in Arrival (2016), combined with the high-stakes whodunit of Knives Out (2019).
Content Warnings: Light gore, murder, death, insinuation of abuse.
Audience: Young Adult (13+)
Length: 251 pages
Comparisons: Amy Rose Capetta & Cori McCarthy's Once & Future, Tracy Deonn's Legendborn, Alechia Dow's The Sound of Stars, and Stephanie Perkins' There's Someone Inside Your House. Picture the secret society in Julie Kagawa's The Talon Saga meets the twist in Arrival (2016), combined with the high-stakes whodunit of Knives Out (2019).
Content Warnings: Light gore, murder, death, insinuation of abuse.
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