Scars of the Bifrost
by A.J.M. Mousseau
Genre: YA paranormal/sci-fi romance
Synopsis:
Freya Catten has lived on the fringes of society her entire life, growing up in hiding with her mother in the deepest, wildest places left in North America—the national parks and forests. Freya's mother taught her how to live off the land, away from civilization—mysteriously warning her of the dangers of getting involved with society and leaving traces of her DNA behind. But five years ago Freya's mother abandoned her, leaving Freya to survive on her own.
Freya knows how to stay alive, whether she's hiding in the forest or running on the city streets. She changes her appearance often and owns nothing but her backpack filled with survival gear and a necklace that had been her mother’s.
But, keeping one step ahead of Social Services isn't her biggest fear. Freya's true terror lies with The Takers—strange men who rappel from silver cords out of the deep blue sky from nowhere. They snatch up their victims then evaporate without a trace. Freya holds a dark suspicion—that the Takers are really after her, and they are closing in.
Freya realizes that if she is to ever have a normal life she must first find her mother and answer the questions that have kept her in hiding. Along the way, she meets Theron Hawk—a rugged teenage soldier from a war-torn country—and finds herself truly trusting someone for the first time in her life.
As secrets are uncovered, and Freya comes closer to solving the mysteries surrounding her life, her blood and the priceless necklace that lays at her throat, the scars of the Bifrost will threaten to rip apart Freya's very existence.
SCARS OF THE BIFROST is the first story in The Scars Saga and is a Young Adult science-fiction/fantasy/paranormal romance novel infused with wilderness survival, urban fantasy, dystopian elements and mythological realism.
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About A.J.M. Mousseau:
I am an author and university student. I live in a recreational vehicle -- by choice -- with my awesome husband, four amazing kids, and huge, fluffy, 85 pound golden retriever named Titan. I write and do school on line as we travel throughout the U.S. and Canada. It is incredible to live in a new place every few months (sometimes weeks) and to see everything! We have lived this clan and tribal lifestyle for two years now and have been to over twenty national parks and forests. They gave me a lot of inspiration for Freya's story.
Unlocking Brísingamen, the next book in the Scars Saga, will be released very soon!
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What is your favorite part of the
story, Scars of
the Bifrost?
I love the scene where Theron and
Freya have been in a street fight against a gang in New Orleans
Who is your favorite character in
the Scars Saga?
Theron’s strength and courage
coupled with his emerging emotional vulnerability makes him my favorite
character. He has been so unloved all of his life and afraid to experience or
feel his own emotions – as he begins to allow these simmering feelings to
bubble to the surface, he has to work very hard to balance them and come to
grips with them without losing himself.
What is your typical day like?
Because I have so many publishing
deadlines set and I am still learning about running my own publishing business,
I usually wake up, reach over, grab my laptop and try to get an hour of
creative work, networking or marketing in before I even get out of bed! I am on
a study abroad program in Montreal learning French – classes are three hours
every weekday. When they let out in the afternoon, I write for another few
hours then meet up with my husband and kids so we can have an adventure,
explore, go to the library, read or just spend time together.
How do you overcome writer’s
block?
Exercise and music. If I can’t
exercise, I’ll put on my mp3 player and play the scenes in my head like a
movie.
Can you share a little of your
current work with us?
Unlocking
Brisingamen – Book Two in The Scars Saga is in to the editor! I am still
working out the final chapters and the excitement is revving up! I can’t wait
to share it with everyone! Did Theron survive? Will Freya and Theron find a way
back to each other? What if Freya’s friends find out her deepest, darkest
secrets? Would they protect her or betray her? How are they ever going to stop
Morag and the plan he has set in motion?
What book are you reading now?
Mangled
Hearts from my friend and fellow Dauntless Indies writer Felicia Tatum.
What do you prefer paperback, hardcover, or ebooks?
I prefer shelves stacked full of
paperbacks. Paperbacks are easier to hold for long periods of time! However,
living in a 36 foot RV with six people and a Golden Retriever, I have come to
value the great magical properties of my beloved Kindle that can hold so many
books in so little space!!!
Scars of the Bifrost by A.J.M. Mousseau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Freya Catten has been living on her on her own for years. Before her mother, Anna Catten, left to protect her, she taught Freya everything she needed to know in order to survive by herself and in the wilderness. It was ingrained in Freya’s mind that she needs to be invisible. Don’t be caught on camera and never leave a sample of your DNA. She needed to make sure to never be caught by the Takers, a group of terrorist that were kidnaping U.S. citizens by repelling from silver cords and then vanishing as soon as they capture their victims.
For reasons unknown the Takers have been targeting Freya, but she has always been one step ahead of them. Until one day in Lexington, Kentucky, when they caught up to her: murdering and kidnaping those around her. Luckily, she could get away with the help of a boy named Theron Hawk.
Scars Of Biofrost is the first book in the Scars Saga. It covers a number of genres: Action, Adventure, Dystopian, Fantasy, Mythology, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult. There is something in this novel for everyone. It is well-written and original.
I was really impressed with the great detail that Mousseau wrote about the things Freya and Theron needed to do to survive. Mousseau’s attention to detail is commendable. It makes the novel truly believable. I cannot wait for the release of Unlocking Brisingamen, Book Two of the Scars Saga.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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My Review:
Scars of the Bifrost by A.J.M. MousseauMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Freya Catten has been living on her on her own for years. Before her mother, Anna Catten, left to protect her, she taught Freya everything she needed to know in order to survive by herself and in the wilderness. It was ingrained in Freya’s mind that she needs to be invisible. Don’t be caught on camera and never leave a sample of your DNA. She needed to make sure to never be caught by the Takers, a group of terrorist that were kidnaping U.S. citizens by repelling from silver cords and then vanishing as soon as they capture their victims.
For reasons unknown the Takers have been targeting Freya, but she has always been one step ahead of them. Until one day in Lexington, Kentucky, when they caught up to her: murdering and kidnaping those around her. Luckily, she could get away with the help of a boy named Theron Hawk.
Scars Of Biofrost is the first book in the Scars Saga. It covers a number of genres: Action, Adventure, Dystopian, Fantasy, Mythology, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult. There is something in this novel for everyone. It is well-written and original.
I was really impressed with the great detail that Mousseau wrote about the things Freya and Theron needed to do to survive. Mousseau’s attention to detail is commendable. It makes the novel truly believable. I cannot wait for the release of Unlocking Brisingamen, Book Two of the Scars Saga.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
ebook, 517 pages
Published April 10th 2013 by Dauntless Hawk Ink
ASIN: B00CBCB8NS
edition language: English
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