A Dream Within A Dream: Shades of Chaos Blog Tour: Excerpt + Giveaway

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Shades of Chaos Boxed Set

Authors: Alexia Purdy, Cameron Jace, Chrystalla Thoma, Katie Salidas, Megan Duncan

Genre: YA Dystopia

Release Date: June 11, 20174

Description:

Dare yourself to enter into post-apocalyptic future with this gritty collection of first-in-a-series books by six bestselling authors! Discover unique worlds packed with non-stop action, adventure, and suspense set against a gritty, futuristic backdrop.

NOTE: Together, these books have over 320 5-star reviews on Amazon!

Over 1400 pages of stories, with *exclusive* content from Alexia Purdy, Katie Salidas, and Chrystalla Thoma!
Best for ages 16 and up~

I AM Alive: I am not my heart rate. I am not my skills. I am not how I look like. My name is Decca Tenderstone. I live in a future America where teenagers are ranked on a scale from 1 to 10 on graduation day. There has never been a 10. Those below the rank of 5 are considered Monsters, a liability to society. The system says I am a Monster. I will not let them kill me. I will survive.

Initiation: Being a Vampire is a crime punishable by eternal servitude in the arena as a Gladiator of the Iron Gate. Mira, a newly turned vampire, must prove she has what it takes to survive in the human’s world. It’s kill or be killed. Immortality is not guaranteed.

Dissension: In the aftermath of the great cataclysm, vampires are enslaved by humans and used for blood sport as gladiators in the arena. Mira is undefeated, uncompromising, and unbreakable, but when an escape attempt leads her into the path of the city’s Regent, her destiny is changed forever.

Finding Hope: After the death of the one person he called mother, Elei leaves the Trashlands of Ost for the city – looking for other people and for answers. But he soon finds out that people are complicated and answers hard to come by…

Rex Rising: In a world where parasites create new human races, Elei leads a peaceful life as aircar driver — until a mysterious attack on his boss sends him fleeing with a bullet in his side and the fleet at his heels.

Resonant: As the first days of the end of humanity tumble across the City of Las Vegas, turning everyone into vampire-like creatures, April Tate will find out what it really means to survive.

Reign of Blood: April Tate is a seventeen-year-old ferocious vampire killer who lives in the remains of Las Vegas one year after a viral epidemic has left the world decimated. After her family is abducted, her world tilts when she discovers they’re not truly alone.

Released: After a demon apocalypse kills everyone they know, 17-year old Abby Phillips, her brother and her friend Max flee their home to travel through the wastelands of America, chasing a radio transmissions of a resistance offering shelter. But soon enough Abby and her companions discover what awaits them is much worse they could have ever imagined.

From Dissension:

Mira had not been given a weapon, but her opponent had. Things were not looking too good for her. The Magistrate had definitely stacked the deck on this fight.

“Hate to be the one to kill you,” Tegan said, holding up his short sword.

“Hate to be the one to die,” Mira responded, her voice monotone to conceal the swirling pit of emotions turning her stomach. She very well might die this time in the arena. Not from the fight, however. Tegan might have the upper hand, but she was the better fighter. No. Her worry came from the uncertainty of what she was about to do.

“Joking aside, I’m sorry. I may not like you, but you’re a damn good fighter. I don’t like being put in this position.”

“Then don’t be in this position.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“No more talking!” the handler shouted, and butted Mira in the back with his UV torch.

“And what will you do if I continue?” Mira couldn’t help herself. If she was about to die, she was not going to do it kowtowing to the humans.

Before her handler could reprimand her, the door to the arena opened. Light flooded into the waiting area, momentarily blinding Mira with its brightness. She shielded her eyes, and so did Tegan.

“Inside – now,” the handler said as he shoved at Mira, forcing her into the arena.

Tegan strolled in unaided. He lifted his arms and greeted the crowd, who cheered and screamed his name.

Mira, not wishing to play into any of the bulls***, strolled into the center of the arena and awaited the start of the fight.

The crowd around cheered and jeered. It was hard for Mira to make out exactly what they wanted. It seemed many were upset that she was not acknowledging them, while others seemed eager to get on with the match.

Tegan joined her in the center of the arena. “What’s the matter with you today? Why aren’t you playing the part?”

“I’m done with this bulls***.”

“You’re only done when they say you’re done, and you know how that ends.”

“I thought we were supposed to be the bloodthirsty ones.”

Tegan snickered. “True.”

“Do me a favor. Whatever happens here today, remember that we do not deserve this. Keep that thought close to you and remind the others.”

“Wow, I didn’t take you for the sentimental type.”

“I’m not. That message was not meant to make you feel bad for me. Feel it for yourself, and do something about it.”

“As if I could.”

“When the time comes, you might get your chance.”