M.A.Batten is an award-winning writer of fantasy, science fiction, dark fiction, and twisted horror. During a successful 25-year career in advertising, M.A. amassed over 150 creative awards before deciding to return to his childhood dream of telling stories, but without brands or their ridiculous reasons to buy stuff you can't afford and don't need.His stories have since won four First Places in NYC Midnight, two Shortlists for the Hammond House Literary Prize, and a Finalist at Page International Awards, and his screenplays have won awards and official selections at film festivals around the world.As M.A.Batten writes, a hedgehog called Camden sits on his desk. M.A.Batten is an award-winning writer of fantasy, science fiction, dark fiction, and twisted horror. During a successful 25-year career in advertising, M.A. amassed over 150 creative awards before deciding to return to his childhood dream of telling stories, but without brands or their ridiculous reasons to buy stuff you can't afford and don't need.His stories have since won four First Places in NYC Midnight, two Shortlists for the Hammond House Literary Prize, and a Finalist at Page International Awards, and his screenplays have won awards and official selections at film festivals around the world.As M.A.Batten writes, a hedgehog called Camden sits on his desk.
"""A masterfully woven tale of found family, coming of age, and confronting fear in a world that makes you question the reality of good versus evil."" - T. Brodigan, Editor ""Amazing! The story is catching, every chapter has something going on. I have cried, laughed, cringed, and had the desire to commit murder."" - K.E. Hills, Author ""Phenomenal!"" - N. Codignotto, Author ""This fast-paced fantasy will have readers laughing, crying, holding their breath to the very end, and eager to get their hands on the next book in the series."" - T. Werden, Therapist ""5-stars. Holds a firm grip on you and never relinquishes. M.A.Batten cleverly crafts an MC who knows nothing of the world he lives in, thus allowing us to feel as though we too have emerged from a hole to see a land in conflict, filled with trepidation and mistrust. I am eagerly awaiting Book 2 of this incredible must-read series!"" - F. Mirza, Author"