A Diamond in My Pocket

A Diamond in My Pocket

by Lorena Angell
A Diamond in My Pocket

A Diamond in My Pocket

by Lorena Angell

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Overview

After breaking the 100m world record, sixteen-year-old Calli is whisked away to a secret facility where she's placed with other teens who possess superhuman speed. She soon finds herself in a deadly situation involving other superpowers, traitors, and a centuries-old clan vying for world domination. Calli will have to rely on her quick wit and gut instinct to navigate her new world which includes secretly carrying a power-infusing diamond, all the while steering clear of the young man who mistakenly believes she's his soulmate.

Book one of The Unaltered series introduces a secret universe existing within our own. In this world, cosmic energy grants superhuman abilities, and people of like ability band together in clans for both safety and community. Governments spy on clans, clans spy on governments, and trusting the wrong person may carry a terrible price.

A #1 bestseller in eleven countries, with over 225,000 downloads. A Diamond in My Pocket is a book readers have shown their love to with over 1,200 5-star reviews. The tale woven is one that feels ensconced in today's world alongside a huge dose of superpowers.

"Angell has a firm grasp on storytelling, effectively escalating tension and revealing key plot points organically." -The BookLife Prize

What readers are saying:
"The last time I remember reading a book this suspenseful is when I read The Hunger Games series a couple years ago." - JohnstonLife (Amazon)

"I am a high school English teacher and am always looking for books to recommend to my students. This book goes to the top of the list!" - Robynne Leighe (Amazon)

"Lorena Angell has the formula for young adults and oldsters like me." Gary R. Casebeer "Montessorian, Retired"

"Great story, similar to the Percy Jackson series only with a female lead." -Amazon Customer

"I was swept away on a journey of mysteries and powers and young love. I feel the books are ageless even if it focuses on teenagers." - L. Fuqua (Amazon)

"I felt like it was a cross between Hunger Games & some Harry Potter. I have been recommending it to all the teens I coach & to some open minded adults. I couldn't put it down, the twists & turns keep you turning the pages. I loved the fantasy world it took me to, & how the real world blended." - Beth (Amazon)


Product Details

BN ID: 2940011319419
Publisher: Lorena Angell
Publication date: 05/27/2011
Series: The Unaltered , #1
Sold by: Smashwords
Format: eBook
Sales rank: 130,778
File size: 1 MB
Age Range: 12 Years

About the Author

Lorena Angell is the internationally bestselling author of the YA fantasy series, The Unaltered. Inspired by an interview from J.K. Rowling, Lorena began to write and published her first book in 2011. Since then, she’s earned over 4,200 reviews (average of 4.5 stars), has been a #1 bestseller in over 11 countries and wants nothing more than to write more books for her readers.

Lorena writes young adult fantasy/superpowers/romance. Visit Lorena's website: http://lorenaangell.com

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Olympic Dreams………………….….......1

Chapter 2 - Paradigm Shift……………..…………… 26

Chapter 3 - Shadow Demons………………………...43

Chapter 4 - Maetha and the Sanguine Diamond.…..62

Chapter 5 - A Traitor Among Us..…………..….…….90

Chapter 6 - Unwanted Abilities..…………………….109

Chapter 7 - The One He Missed..……..…………...122

Chapter 8 - Nature's Will..………………….…….….142

Chapter 9 - Protector……………………….………..160

Chapter 10 - I Don't Want To Die……………...……172

Chapter 11 - Questions Without Answers……...….189

Chapter 12 - The Clearing and The Clans……..…..209

Chapter 13 - Sacrifice……………………...….……..226

Chapter 14 - Unaltered……………………..…………241

Chapter 15 - New Beginnings……………………..…256

Thank You!.........................................................270

A Diamond in My Heart preview……………..…..….272

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