THE DESCENDERS

The first of two books sold to the new outfit Strange Chemistry who specialize in YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy. THE DESCENDERS involves time travel, past lives, and a brush of romance.

A time travel novel that combines the concept-driven smarts of science fiction with the lush escapism of historical fiction.

For as long as 17-year-old Susan Wayfare can remember, she has had visions of the past. Vivid visions that make her feel like she’s really there. These brushes with history pull her from her daily life without warning, sometimes leaving her with strange lasting effects and wounds she can’t explain. Susan is desperate to find out what her visions mean and get rid of them. It isn’t until she meets Porter, a stranger who knows more than should be possible about her, that she learns the truth: Her visions aren't really visions at all. Susan is a Descender--capable of traveling back in time.

But even among Descenders, Susan is unique--unlike most people, with one soul and one life, Susan is one soul with 56 lifetimes to explore. The prospect is irresistible to Susan, especially when the same mysterious boy with soulful blue eyes keeps showing up in each of them. But the more she descends, the more it becomes apparent that someone doesn't want Susan to travel again. Ever. And will stop at nothing to make this life her last.

M.G. Buehrlen is the current director of YABooksCentral.com, the senior editor and co-founder of PluggedInParents.com and a freelance web designer.