Gifted: Rise

by Joshua Mendrala

In the aftermath of the war on Ganymede, Cooper Gillian and Ryan Thampton lead a series of conquests against the Red Hand; and for the first time in years, the Gifted are winning. Synchronous to their escapades, Joe Stortion, bearing the burden of his fallen pupils, initiates a search for a missing prophecy recalled by the prophet. While the colony plans a colossal attack against the Red Hand, Neil Bismuth, stranded on a foreign planet, must fight to fulfill his destiny. Strained with the body of Samantha Caleb, he must seek out the planet's inhabitants before it is too late. The fourth book in the Gifted series, and the first of the Great War trilogy, Rise brings with it greater challenges than the Gifted have ever faced before.

322 pages, Paperback

Published July 14, 2016

About the author

Joshua Mendrala is an up-and-coming author from Colorado. Falling in love with storytelling at a young age, he self-published his first novel at age 13 and has been writing ever since. Mendrala's writing is influenced by his love for the outdoors, a fantastical view of life, and a deep-rooted faith. Inspired by authors such as J.R.R. Tolkein, Franz Kafka, and Frank Herbert, Mendrala's passion continues to grow with every novel read, and every word written.