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The Unaltered #6
The Diamond Bearers' Rising
Book six in The Unaltered series. Calli is assigned to help rescue imprisoned scientists from a facility eerily similar to General Harding’s. Even with Brand’s help, this will prove to be difficult at best. The task reveals a new, man-made, power-removing substance.
Another threat still hanging in the balance is Max Corvus and the obsidian bullets he now possesses. Calli’s first major failure as a Bearer will ignite a bidding war for the information Max has about her and the others.
If these two new powerful weapons weren’t enough to worry about, Calli also discovers a plot among her own group once Chris decides to become a full diamond bearer. With her own future at stake, Calli must change the rules that have always been laid out for her.
Sometimes, discovering one’s purpose in life can be a letdown. Or, it can cause one to rise up and fight back.
Another threat still hanging in the balance is Max Corvus and the obsidian bullets he now possesses. Calli’s first major failure as a Bearer will ignite a bidding war for the information Max has about her and the others.
If these two new powerful weapons weren’t enough to worry about, Calli also discovers a plot among her own group once Chris decides to become a full diamond bearer. With her own future at stake, Calli must change the rules that have always been laid out for her.
Sometimes, discovering one’s purpose in life can be a letdown. Or, it can cause one to rise up and fight back.
305 pages, ebook
Published May 13, 2018
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About the author
Lorena Angell
14 books115 followersI grew up reading Beverly Cleary and Madeleine L'Engle, loving their skillful way of weaving a story together. My children hooked me on the Harry Potter series, which inspired me to attempt to write my own books.
My book ideas come largely from dreams. My Lost Crown series (formally known as Scars of Defiance) began as a recurring dream in the early 1990s. In 2005, inspired by J.K. Rowling's author story, I began handwriting my dreams. I found I could type out my stories quicker and with better form. Unfortunately, it became painfully clear I should have paid better attention in English class.
Scars of Defiance and The Dictator’s Daughter have been rewritten and retitled. The series is called Lost Crown, with books one and two titled Royal Refugee and Royal Resistance. Book three will be titled Royal Redemption.
The Unaltered
Book one, A Diamond In My Pocket, began as a dream, also. However, it was a rare event for me because 1) the dream was fantasy, and I never dream in fantasy settings, and 2) the dream had a beginning, middle, and end. I remember waking up and thinking, Wow! I’ve got to write that down! I spent the better part of four days typing 50,000 words. Not much of the original storyline changed throughout the editing process. Some parts didn’t fit into the story, such as other powers and abilities, but those were worked into the following books in the series. My daughter, Luna, helped me immensely in developing the back story of the magical diamond and the possibilities of where the series could go. She is an active collaborator.
The Unaltered series is professionally edited and available in ebook and paperback. Audiobooks are available for books 1-4. There will be eight books in the series
A little about me -- When reading books, I love the unexpected twist, the ‘Prof. Snape’ characters who are not what you think, and good chemistry between the sexes. I try to incorporate these into my books because I write what I like to read.
My husband is very supportive of my writing. When I finally let him read my rough draft of The Dictator’s Daughter, (the first book I wrote), he was floored. He told me he had to keep reminding himself that his wife had written the book. He also wondered, “Who is this woman I’m married to?”
Some tidbits about myself: I married my husband in 1989. We have three daughters. I’ve worked in many fields and in many capacities, such as working the craft fair circuits selling my hand-painted wall hangings, a Pampered Chef consultant demonstrating over 250 kitchen shows and trade shows, operating a catering business specializing in wedding receptions and Christmas parties, running a State licensed home daycare for five years (gray hair from that one), working a short stint at a juvenile detention center, another short stint at a grocery store bakery (4 am shifts are for the birds), working in a family practice medical office as a file clerk, operating an online jewelry business buying from bidz.com and selling on eBay, working as a Beauty Consultant for Walgreens, and finally becoming a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT). All of these varying jobs, the people I've met along the way, and the life lessons learned have helped me with my writing and character development.
My life has never been boring.
Thanks for reading!
My book ideas come largely from dreams. My Lost Crown series (formally known as Scars of Defiance) began as a recurring dream in the early 1990s. In 2005, inspired by J.K. Rowling's author story, I began handwriting my dreams. I found I could type out my stories quicker and with better form. Unfortunately, it became painfully clear I should have paid better attention in English class.
Scars of Defiance and The Dictator’s Daughter have been rewritten and retitled. The series is called Lost Crown, with books one and two titled Royal Refugee and Royal Resistance. Book three will be titled Royal Redemption.
The Unaltered
Book one, A Diamond In My Pocket, began as a dream, also. However, it was a rare event for me because 1) the dream was fantasy, and I never dream in fantasy settings, and 2) the dream had a beginning, middle, and end. I remember waking up and thinking, Wow! I’ve got to write that down! I spent the better part of four days typing 50,000 words. Not much of the original storyline changed throughout the editing process. Some parts didn’t fit into the story, such as other powers and abilities, but those were worked into the following books in the series. My daughter, Luna, helped me immensely in developing the back story of the magical diamond and the possibilities of where the series could go. She is an active collaborator.
The Unaltered series is professionally edited and available in ebook and paperback. Audiobooks are available for books 1-4. There will be eight books in the series
A little about me -- When reading books, I love the unexpected twist, the ‘Prof. Snape’ characters who are not what you think, and good chemistry between the sexes. I try to incorporate these into my books because I write what I like to read.
My husband is very supportive of my writing. When I finally let him read my rough draft of The Dictator’s Daughter, (the first book I wrote), he was floored. He told me he had to keep reminding himself that his wife had written the book. He also wondered, “Who is this woman I’m married to?”
Some tidbits about myself: I married my husband in 1989. We have three daughters. I’ve worked in many fields and in many capacities, such as working the craft fair circuits selling my hand-painted wall hangings, a Pampered Chef consultant demonstrating over 250 kitchen shows and trade shows, operating a catering business specializing in wedding receptions and Christmas parties, running a State licensed home daycare for five years (gray hair from that one), working a short stint at a juvenile detention center, another short stint at a grocery store bakery (4 am shifts are for the birds), working in a family practice medical office as a file clerk, operating an online jewelry business buying from bidz.com and selling on eBay, working as a Beauty Consultant for Walgreens, and finally becoming a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT). All of these varying jobs, the people I've met along the way, and the life lessons learned have helped me with my writing and character development.
My life has never been boring.
Thanks for reading!
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April 30, 2020
Good
I have really enjoyed this series, and this book was a good continuation. Had a very hard time putting any of the books down. Really like the story line. Rooting for Calli and Chris. Wasn’t too pleased with the rash thinking of the two towards the end. One of the things I like about Calli is how she thinks things through, and that was definitely not what happened. There are some grammar mistakes, some kind of weird ones, but it doesn’t take away from the story. Really looking forward to the next book. Hope it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger though. Recommend this series.
I have really enjoyed this series, and this book was a good continuation. Had a very hard time putting any of the books down. Really like the story line. Rooting for Calli and Chris. Wasn’t too pleased with the rash thinking of the two towards the end. One of the things I like about Calli is how she thinks things through, and that was definitely not what happened. There are some grammar mistakes, some kind of weird ones, but it doesn’t take away from the story. Really looking forward to the next book. Hope it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger though. Recommend this series.
May 25, 2018
The rebellion!
Literally hanging on the edge of my seat! Thoroughly enjoyed reaing number six and I am left on a cliff in anticipation for number 7! Lorena Angell has me completely hooked! Thank you for another amazing read :)
Literally hanging on the edge of my seat! Thoroughly enjoyed reaing number six and I am left on a cliff in anticipation for number 7! Lorena Angell has me completely hooked! Thank you for another amazing read :)
June 25, 2018
Unaltered
This is a continuation of Calli and Chris' romance a long distance one for the most part, along with them trying to figure out who is trying to control things and to what end. Need at least one more book.
This is a continuation of Calli and Chris' romance a long distance one for the most part, along with them trying to figure out who is trying to control things and to what end. Need at least one more book.
August 21, 2019
great series
if i had realized that i had to wait for another book, i might not have read it tonight, ended at 2 am and now wishing it had been the next book, since i had purchased the whole series. oops.
if i had realized that i had to wait for another book, i might not have read it tonight, ended at 2 am and now wishing it had been the next book, since i had purchased the whole series. oops.
December 13, 2019
This story ends in the middle of something going on and has gotten a bit tiresome and ridiculous. You really need to read the series from the beginning, as the first book can stand alone, but the rest are just a long, drawn out continuation. I’m done.
March 17, 2019
Great read!!!!
Lots of suspense and surprises. Can't wait for the next book to be published. Keep up the good writing and thanks again
Lots of suspense and surprises. Can't wait for the next book to be published. Keep up the good writing and thanks again
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