YA fiction author with an affinity for sci-fi and fantasy stories.

“I enjoyed the vivid imagery and suspense throughout the chapters. It\’s also an easy to read book and kept my attention the entire time. The characters are funny which gives the book a nice touch. I\’m looking forward to reading book 2!”
– Sarah A.

Books

Sons of IO

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In the year 2086, three friends, Virgil, Haley, and Cameron, are prisoners in Purgatory. After a nuclear war on Earth, the remaining humans now inhabit IO, a moon orbiting Jupiter. The inhabitants of Purgatory are told they have a deadly virus and must be quarantined – but Virgil knows the truth: there is no virus.

The 124 children in Purgatory have unique gifts: Virgil has telekinesis, Haley can manipulate sound waves, and Cameron can heal others. Determined to escape their prison, the three friends hatch a daring plan. Will they make it out of Purgatory? How powerful are they? And how is the mysterious Marcus Raine connected to it all?

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Sins of the Father

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Two months have passed since Virgil and Haley escaped from Purgatory, an underground prison on the volatile volcanic moon of IO. But their troubles aren’t over yet. While Xenex guides Virgil and Haley through harnessing their gifts, Cameron is about to discover that his own power is even more awe-inspiring than he first thought. With his newfound mastery over life and death, Cameron should just be satisfied with keeping himself alive. Then, while being forced to work for the Russian mob, he meets Marcus Raine—Virgil’s father—and knows he has to find his friends. Together with Marcus, Cameron sets out to save their loved ones from an imminent cataclysm, but time may just be running out.
The countdown to save IO has begun. Will their gifts save them…or lead to their destruction?

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Apotheosis

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Gods among men? In the thrilling conclusion, IO is in its last days and it is up to a small group of the Gifted to save civilization. Mastering their gifts was only the first step. Now Virgil, Haley, and Cameron must bend the laws of the universe if they hope to avoid disaster. Can they restore Earth and send humanity home? Or will IO be the final resting place for them all?

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Reviews

“Awesome book! I\'ve never seen my daughter get into a story like she did on this one... she would not put the book away! Highly recommended!!!”

Michael L.
“The 2nd in an excellent Sci-Fi series, Sins of the Father, is even better than the first book, Sons of IO!! Can\'t wait for the next book in the series!”

Jeff E.
“This book was better than the first with unpredictable turns. I look forward to reading the next book that comes out.”

DK
“Loved the book, full of suspense and excitement. ordering the second book.”

Judy C.
“Good read. Loved the series.”

Melinda B.

About the Author

Alain Medel is a YA fiction author with an affinity for sci-fi and fantasy stories. When he isn\’t busy typing away, he can be found spending time with his family, binge watching TV shows, and consuming vast quantities of caffeine in the form of mochas at his local coffee shop.

Alain lives in Parker, Colorado, with his wife, two children, and four dogs

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