Cinder

by Topher Kearby

They torched his home, killed his father, and took his brother in the dead of night. All because Taurin is different, special - Organic. It started when the crimson flecks scorched his young eyes. Then, the fire poured from his hands and smoke rose from his fingers. Soon, everything was different - changed in an instant. It will be only a matter of time before they come for him - The Watch Force. He'll disappear just like the rest of his kind. Unless, with the help of his best friend Violet, he can unlock the secrets behind his new abilities and use them to solve the mysteries of his world. Time, however, is running out. It won't be long before the men in dark suits discover they took the wrong brother - they made a mistake. That's a problem. The Watch Force never make mistakes.

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 26, 2015

About the author

Topher Kearby is an author, poet, and artist. The Organics, his Young Adult adventure series, has reached #1 on Amazon, and his poetry and art books have topped many such lists. Topher’s art is an extension of his words, and is sought out and collected by over 70,000 online fans. Huffington Post, Disney, and several other publications, as well as, trendsetters such as Nina Dobrev and Leann Rimes have featured his work.

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Reviews

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This book was so wildly unique, I don't know where to start! I have honestly never read anything like it. The characters are vivid with imagination and the story itself is full of wonderful adventures. I kind of just want to crawl into this author's head and live there.

Wait... is that weird?

Whatever, it's true. There is just so much to love about Cinder, it has all of the elements I look for in a story. Page turning action, lively characters, with intriguing bonds, who will make you laugh, cry, maybe even snort, and you will definitely be cheering them on. Perfect for anyone with a pulse and love of beautifully written stories, I highly recommend this.

I absolutely adored this story, these characters and I cannot wait to delve into Taurin's next journey.

What? Book two is already out?

Excuse me... I've got more reading to do.

[Noah Goats · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a highly entertaining young adult novel. Kearby creates a fascinating, frightening, and mysterious world for his characters, and these characters are as interesting as their setting. The story is well plotted and well paced, and the action sequences are heartpoundingly well written. I also thought the ending was perfect; it resolved a lot of the questions that had built up over the course of the book, but also left me hungry for the next installment in the series.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has superb character development throughout, a hint of romance, and many action packed sequences. It makes you keep turning page after page until the very end. I wanted more and thankfully there is a second book to come. Highly recommended. A fantastic author!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very early I had I hard time really understanding the book but as I progressed I really truly enjoyed the development of the characters and the plot.

[Beth Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was full of adventure and kept you guessing at what was going to happen. It's a great book and a must read!

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read half of this and then couldn't find where I put it. Finally found it and finished! This was fun and unique. Can't wait to pick up the next one and give this one to my daughter to read.

[Phil McNelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book. The premise of the Organics and their innate powers is interesting, though the reluctant child hero has been done before. There were times where the pacing felt a little rushed, and others where the jump between narrator perspectives was abrupt. That said, I would become this to those who enjoy YA, post-apocalyptic, and hero's journey stories.

[Gretel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been busy, so I didn't write up any thoughts on this book directly after finishing it. I picked this book up from an author-friend who attended a pop-con(?) thing here in Indiana with the author. One of the great things about the print edition are the author's sketches throughout the book.

My overall impressions were that it was an enjoyable book. I had no problems finishing the book timely, and I did promptly pick up book 2 (although I haven't opened it yet!). It's got a fantasy flare that tilts toward the horror/grotesque in places. I felt that this author and Christina L. Rozelle (C.L. Rozelle) should get together for a joint newsletter. Their books are both different but the quality of story, the amount of grit, and the age of audience for their stories seem to be nearly identical.

[Jake Valenta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imaginative and Well-Written

Topher introduces us to a new world with developed, unique characters and a special balance of tech and fantasy. Filled with action and emotion, both of which kept me turning the pages and held my interest from start to finish. Great for fans of THE MAZE RUNNER and THE HUNGER GAMES series.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

An action packed adventure full of humor, great characters, and leaves you ready to read the next installment! A must-read!