Fractured Light

“What I thought was going to be another
Twilight
wannabe turned out to be so much better! Rachel McClellan’s
Fractured Light
is a paranormal thriller that could easily become the next overnight blockbuster. Her characters are so lifelike, her prose is so smooth, and her story is so captivating that you’ll be held spellbound from page one!”

—Gregg Luke,
Covenant Communications best-selling author

“McClellan weaves an enticing, supernatural tale of a reluctant heroine born with a gift that sometimes feels as much like a curse. Unexpected twists and turns in the story keep the reader guessing what’s going to happen next to disrupt this teenage girl’s life. Llona is a hero worth cheering for. Strong, determined, independent, and compassionate, Llona will do anything to protect those she loves, even at the cost of her own life.
Fractured Light
is a must-read for fans of paranormal—or fans of any genre, for that matter. Don’t miss this exciting book from newcomer Rachel McClellan, the new force to be reckoned with in paranormal YA.”

—Cindy C Bennett,
author of
Geek Girl

“Rachel McClellan weaves a new kind of paranormal YA tale fraught with intrigue, danger, and believable romance. Not easy to put down with a spunky and intelligent female lead,
Fractured Light
will find its place on every teen reader’s bookshelf.”

—Ellen C. Maze,
best-selling author of
Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider

“The second I opened
Fractured Light
, I was drawn in by the unique concept and the complex heroine. In many ways, Llona Reese is just like any other teen girl: she has an affinity for sports, a complicated family life, and sometimes she just wants to be invisible. But in one very remarkable way, Llona is very different: she is gifted with the power of Light. McClellan’s gift for the haunting and the heartbreaking shine in
Fractured Light
, and her pitch-perfect descriptions drew me into Llona’s world, making me never want to leave. You won’t want to miss this debut by a bright new star in the urban fantasy genre!”

—Elodia Strain,
author of
My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend

“A talented writer can convince a reader that fantasy is real; a gifted author makes it look easy from the opening scene. Such is Rachel’s brilliance and readers have been granted another great storyteller they can follow for years.”

—Wallace J. Swenson,
Morgan’s Pasture
, Three Muses Press

“The forces of darkness and light collide in this tale of forbidden love, sinister threats, and ancient battles. Llona must delve into the shadows to discover who is trying to destroy her as she learns to wield her power. You won’t want to put this one down until the final scene plays out.”

—Marilyn Bunderson,
author of
The Mark

“Llona is just trying to stay alive—to blend in and be normal. But nothing about her is normal. As she struggles between a normal life and control of her unique powers, a force greater than herself plots her undo-ing—but not in the way she could ever imagine. Every reader who loves original, powerful pararnormal and fantasy YA will be absorbed by this compelling read.”

—Kimberly Kinrade,
YA author of
Forbidden Mind

“Fractured Light
is a creative story that simply doesn’t stop. Intense action sequences, along with some wonderful twists, makes this book a must read for lovers of young adult fiction. MeClellan creates vivid characters that are able to generate real emotions in the reader. A great addition to the young adult genre!”

—
Heather Frost,
author of
Seers

“Fractured Light
is packed with suspense and mystery that will keep you guessing. Reading Llona transform into an extraordinary heroin had me turning the pages.”

—Jenelle Maloy,
author of
Forbidden Skull

Contents

Acknowledgments

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Special Sneak Peek

Back Matter

About the Author

© 2012 Rachel McClellan
All rights reserved.

This is a work of fiction. The characters, names, incidents, places, and dialogue are products of the author’s imagination, and are not to be construed as real.

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form whatsoever, whether by graphic, visual, electronic, film, microfilm, tape recording, or any other means, without prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief passages embodied in critical reviews and articles.

ISBN 13: 978-1-59955-942-1

Published by Sweetwater Books, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc.
 2373 W. 700 S., Springville, UT 84663
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA

McClellan, Rachel, 1977-
 Fractured light / Rachel McClellan.
    pages cm
 Summary: After her parents’ death, Llona decides she wants nothing to do with the gift she inherited of manipulating light and transferring its
calming energy to others.
 ISBN 978-1-59955-942-1
 1. Bereavement--Fiction. 2. grief--Fiction. 3. Man-woman
relationships--Fiction. 4. Supernatural--Fiction. 5. Fantasy fiction. I.
Title.

PS3613.C3582F73 2012
813’.6--dc23

2011041592

Cover design by Brian Halley
Cover design © 2012 by Lyle Mortimer
Edited and typeset by Emily S. Chambers

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