Water: Generation Mars Book 3 BY DOUGLAS D. MEREDITH

Cas and Ori are among the first children born on Mars. The Generation Mars series follows their adventures as they grow up in an environment unlike any in which children have grown up before. Each book in the series uses a fundamental element of survival as title and jumping off point: Air, Shelter, Water, Food.

In book three, Water, the children are touring an abandoned ice mine from the colony’s early years when an unpredictable seismic event traps them in a dark and shifting labyrinth of ice. Escape will require resilience and sacrifice beyond anything they have experienced.

And be sure to watch for the exciting sequel, Food: Generation Mars, Book Four, coming December 1st! (Kindle preorder open now)

THE MUNCHKINS: MUNCHKINS PART 1 BY CANDICE ZEE

Thirteen extraordinary children with mysterious powers.

Their loving and protective father.

And a sociopathic neighbor who knows them better than they know themselves.

When Capricorn Munch and her twelve siblings appear outside a children’s home, no one, including themselves, knows who they are or where they came from. At ten years old they stop aging, as she and her siblings develop powers that gift them with incredible abilities, like healing wounds and manifesting objects. They keep these powers secret and their adoptive father restricts their use. Capricorn strives to live a normal life, blissfully playing with her favorite sisters, witty and bold Allie, empathic and wise Breezy, and giddy and sweet Hazy.

But now a sudden threat has intruded on their carefree lives: Their next-door neighbor, a man who calls himself Big Boss. Capricorn watches fretfully as Big Boss encroaches on her family like a malevolent force, feeding hostility between her siblings and causing them to be reckless with their powers. Capricorn knows Big Boss is plotting something sinister and can only pray it doesn’t end in ultimate doom for her and her family.

DRAGON’S FUTURE: DRAGON COURAGE SERIES BOOK 1 BY KANDI J. WYATT

Trapped in a boring life, Carryl longs for something different. With the death of a dragon rider, she realizes her dream of becoming a rider herself. But first she must save the despondent dragon’s life.

Ruskya has settled into his new role as a dragon rider. A sinister rider has attacked the colony. The fate of all that Ruskya holds dear lies in his hands.

Ruskya and Carryl step into leadership roles to defend the colony and their village. Now they battle dragons and their own insecurities. They’ll need the courage of a dragon to defeat their enemies or die trying

THE LINES BETWEEN OUR STARS: THE SUMMER TRIANGLE TRILOGY BOOK 1 BY LYNDI ALLISON

A duo of teens are ready to take on formidable foes with courage, ingenuity, and a little help from the universe. But can they find their way home?

When a dragon-snake slithers into the lab where fifteen-year-old Jas volunteers, he and his artsy rival teleport to an exoplanet to rescue the alien life form’s son. Now, the Interplanetary Space Agency is determined to stop them. Can Jas make amends for his baby sister’s death? With water scarce and few comforts of home, the would-be-heroes find themselves up against a deadly enemy.

Will they overcome obstacles together or be stranded on this dusty planet light years from Earth?

THE HEALING OF OUR WOUNDS: THE WINTER HEXAGON TRILOGY BOOK 1 BY LYNDI ALLISON

How far would you travel to save a loved one's life?

Jas, an astronomy geek, finds out the plant his mom needs to heal her cancer is on another planet light years away from Earth. Chased by a spirit dog and fox, he teleports to Terra with his robot sidekick and his artsy friend, Gloria, where four insect queens help them search for the healing curosgin.

But, when the Space Agency finds out they left Earth, they demand the teens do their bidding. Will Jas and Gloria do the unthinkable so they can bring the plant home and save his mom?