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Lauren James is a scientist by day, writer by early hours of the morning. She graduated in 2014 with a Masters degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Nottingham, where she studied Chemistry and Physics. She now lives in the village of Berkswell, West Midlands. You can find her on Twitter at @Lauren_E_James, which she mainly uses to fancast actors as her characters and panics about all of the overly ambitious plans she has for her PhD, or her website at https://lauren-e-james.tumblr.com.
Interest Age Teen Reading Age 8 | The sequel to The Starlight Watchmaker, which was much admired, The Deep-Sea Duke is a glorious and original story that, like much of the best fantasy, deals with real-life issues, such as climate change, identity and love. Android Hugo and baby planet Ada are spending the college holidays with their best friend Dorian on his home planet, Hydrox. Dorian is a prince and Hugo feels out of place and self-conscious from the minute the three of them step out of their spaceship. He’s upset too when Dorian tells that when their studies finish, he’s going to return to Hydrox permanently; will Hugo ever see his friend again? Things seldom turn out as we expect though, and an encounter with an influx of cute but snappy sea otters reveals Hugo as he really is, even to himself. Clever and strange and full of truths and insight, all delivered in a dyslexia-friendly 100 pages, this is another satisfying and eye-opening story from a writer who can always surprise. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
Interest Age Teen Reading Age 8 | A wildly imaginative sci-fi adventure from YA star Lauren James, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
One of Our Books of the Year 2017 | September 2017 Book of the Month | In a Nutshell: Stellar story of survival in outer space A uniquely thought-provoking, space-set page-turner with an unforgettable main character whose strength and resolve will leave readers reeling in admiration. Romy is alone in space, decades from Earth. She’s the sole survivor aboard The Infinity, a spacecraft whose crew had been tasked with the mission of establishing “the new home of humanity on Earth II”. After losing her parents at the age of eleven, she’s had to come to terms with being entirely alone. “I just got on with it”, she states, revealing her characteristic, awe-inspiring strength. Then news comes from NASA that another ship has launched and the programme will be pushed forward by over twenty years. Romy is ecstatic that she’ll have company again. This is intensified when she and J, the young Commander of the new ship, start communicating and strike up a close bond, as troubling news comes from Earth. Romy’s experience of falling for J is dazzlingly evoked - every skip of her heart, every frisson of passion - as she imagines them as the Adam and Eve of Earth II. The novel’s darker strands are powerfully done too. Romy is haunted by the traumatic events that forced her into solitude, then there’s the succession of shocking revelations that explode when she begins to question J. To say the twists are unexpected is an understatement. This is one of those rare reads that defies classification. Smart sci-fi; gripping thriller; coming-of-age epic - it’s all this and more. ~ Joanne Owen
In a Nutshell: Time-transcending true love | I was mightily impressed by The Next Together, the first in this epically ambitious sequence of books about a fated couple who are born over and over, and this continuation of their tale takes the stakes to even higher levels. To set the scene for the uninitiated, Katherine and Matthew are destined to be born again and again and, during the course of each of their lives, their paths cross, and they fall in love. While their actions may change the course of history for the better, they’re destined to lose one another, again and again. This sequel picks up sixteen years on from The Next Together, with Clove Sutcliffe seeking to solve the seemingly unfathomable mystery around what happened to her lost relatives. But unravelling the shocking complexities of this buried secret brings unimaginable risks. As with its predecessor, the romance is heart-rending, the plot perfectly-paced and the integration of diverse forms of writing (personal letters, messaging, biographical texts, transcripts of CCTV footage) is done with super smart skill - all of which adds up to an immensely satisfying, immersive reading experience. ~ Joanne Owen
September 2015 Debut of the Month At once a sweeping love story and a high-concept page-turner, this ambitious, accomplished debut resonates long after the story has ended. Teenagers Katherine and Matthew are destined to be born again and again. And during their incarnations – the Crimean War, the Siege of Carlisle and the speculative near-futures of 2019 and 2039 – they are destined to meet, fall madly in love, and change the course of history for the better, though in so doing they lose one another, and themselves, over and over and over. Innovatively told through prose, letters, emails, articles and social media posts, this expansive debut is rich in both historical detail and thought-provoking hypotheses. The multi-narrative structure and compelling, question-driven plot (How many times must Katherine and Matthew die to save the world? Will their next time together be different?)will appeal to readers with a wide range of tastes and interests, from historical fiction and romance, to speculative fiction and time slip mysteries. Moreover, Katherine and Matthew’s extraordinary love and heart-breaking predicament speaks to the romantic in us all. ~ Joanne Owen
Set in a near-future world on the brink of ecological catastrophe, Lauren James's novel is a gripping, witty and romantic call to arms. Gabrielle is a climate-change activist who shoots to fame when she becomes the first teenager to display a supernatural ability to grow plants from her skin. Hester is the millionaire daughter of an oil tycoon and the face of the family business. Theo comes from a long line of fishermen, but his parents are struggling to make ends meet. On the face of it, the three have very little in common. Yet when Hester and Theo join Gabrielle and legions of other teenagers around the world in developing the strange new Greenfingers power, it becomes clear that to use their ability for good, they'll need to learn to work together. But in a time of widespread corruption and greed, there are plenty of profit-hungry organizations who want to use the Greenfingers for their own ends. And not everyone would like to see the Earth saved... As they navigate first love and family expectations, can the three teenagers pull off the ultimate heist and bring about a green rising? Lauren James is a genius. SFX Magazine Lauren James isn't just headed for the stars - she's already there. Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree
Interest Age Teen Reading Age 8 | The sequel to The Starlight Watchmaker, which was much admired, The Deep-Sea Duke is a glorious and original story that, like much of the best fantasy, deals with real-life issues, such as climate change, identity and love. Android Hugo and baby planet Ada are spending the college holidays with their best friend Dorian on his home planet, Hydrox. Dorian is a prince and Hugo feels out of place and self-conscious from the minute the three of them step out of their spaceship. He’s upset too when Dorian tells that when their studies finish, he’s going to return to Hydrox permanently; will Hugo ever see his friend again? Things seldom turn out as we expect though, and an encounter with an influx of cute but snappy sea otters reveals Hugo as he really is, even to himself. Clever and strange and full of truths and insight, all delivered in a dyslexia-friendly 100 pages, this is another satisfying and eye-opening story from a writer who can always surprise. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
A sharp thriller with a twist of the supernatural from a masterful sci-fi writer. Lauren James is a genius. SFX Magazine Lauren James isn't just headed for the stars - she's already there. Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree What if death is only the beginning? When Harriet Stoker dies after falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers - shape-shifting, hypnosis, even the ability to possess the living. Felix, Kasper, Rima and Leah welcome her into their world, eager to make friends with the new arrival. Yet Harriet is more interested in unleashing her own power, even if it means destroying everyone around her. But when all of eternity is at stake, the afterlife can be a dangerous place to make an enemy.
Interest Age Teen Reading Age 8 | A wildly imaginative sci-fi adventure from YA star Lauren James, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
A hugely rewarding read. SFX Magazine James is one to watch. Kirkus Reviews How far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure - until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity's entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race...
Vor 16 Jahren sind Kate und Matthew Galloway spurlos verschwunden. Ihre Tochter Clove will endlich wissen, was damals mit ihren Eltern passiert ist. Doch wo beginnt man eine Suche, wenn die Spuren uber Jahrhunderte verstreut sind? Und wer waren Kate und Matthew wirklich? Es liegt an Clove allein, das Ratsel um ihre Eltern zu losen - und dabei ihre eigene groe Liebe zu finden ... Im zweiten Band ihrer zweibndigen Reihe bringt die junge britische Autorin Lauren James ihre mitreiende Liebesgeschichte, die Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene begeistern wird, zu einem uerst spannenden Finale. Mit temporeichen Epochenwechseln und einem auergewhnlichen Layout ist dieser All-Age-Roman fr Fans von Outlander oder Rubinrot die perfekte Mischung aus Zeitreise-Abenteuer und romantischer Lovestory. "e;Forever again - Wie oft du auch gehst"e; ist der finale Band der Dilogie.
Die junge britische Autorin Lauren James hat eine mitreiende Liebesgeschichte geschrieben, die Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene begeistern wird. Mit temporeichen Epochenwechseln und einem auergewohnlichen Layout ist dieser All-Age-Roman fur Fans von Outlander oder Rubinrot die perfekte Mischung aus Zeitreise-Abenteuer und romantischer Lovestory. Auf einer Burg in Schottland verliebt sich Kate in Matthew, an Bord eines Segelschiffes sieht sie ihn wieder und schlielich begegnen sich die beiden an der Universitt von Nottingham. Allerdings liegen zwischen diesen drei Ereignissen fast 300 Jahre ...Immer wieder kreuzen sich die Wege von Katherine und Matthew, jedes Mal verlieben sie sich unsterblich und jedes Mal bringt der Lauf der Weltgeschichte sie auf tragische Weise auseinander. Doch wie oft kannst du die Liebe deines Lebens verlieren? Nottingham, 2019: "e;Das nchste Mal ziehen wir irgendwohin, wo es warm ist"e;, seufzt Matt und ksst Kate leidenschaftlich. Carlisle 1745, whrend des Jakobiteraufstands: Matthew legt seine Hnde um Lady Katherines Taille, um ihr auf den Kutschbock zu helfen. Einen langen Moment blicken sie sich in die Augen. Southampton, 1854: Als Junge verkleidet tritt Katy in den Dienst von Kriegsjournalist Matthew Galloway. Hoffentlich merkt er nicht, dass sie eine Frau ist. Nottingham, 2039: Beim Googeln entdeckt die Biologiestudentin Kate ein Foto ihres Laborpartners Matt. Doch das Foto ist bereits zwanzig Jahre alt. Wie kann das mglich sein? "e;Forever Again - Fr alle Augenblicke wir"e; ist der erste von zwei Bnden.
A romance set in space from the beloved author of The Next Together series.Can you fall in love with someone you've never met, never even spoken to - someone who is light years away? Romy Silvers is the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship travelling to a new planet, on a mission to establish a second home for humanity. Alone in space, she is the loneliest girl in the universe until she hears about a new ship which has launched from Earth - with a single passenger on board. A boy called J. Their only communication is via email - and due to the distance between them, their messages take months to transmit. And yet Romy finds herself falling in love.But what does Romy really know about J? And what do the mysterious messages which have started arriving from Earth really mean? Sometimes, there's something worse than being alone...
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