Lake Ephemeral

Anya Allyn

Aug 2019 · Anya Allyn

About this ebook

A chilling young adult sci fi that will twist your mind. By the author of the best selling series, The Dark Carousel.

The hidden, tropical valley of Lake Ephemeral seemed like a paradise. When orphan Seraphin is told her mother is alive and living in this idyllic valley, she's overjoyed. At last, she can have a family.

But something is wrong in Lake Ephemeral. Seven mansions surround the lake, and it is forbidden to enter the seventh. Seraphin accidentally discovers the terrifying secret inside the seventh manor. A group of scientists is experimenting on the children.

But there's no escape. No resident of the valley ever sets foot outside the high, iron fences that surround it - not even when a young girl falls ill and dies.

In her seventeenth year, Seraphin will make a bold but desperate plan. The clock is ticking. The experiments carried out on her when she was just a child are about to change her in ways she does not yet understand.

 "...this novel was unique and interesting and exciting from beginning to end. A refreshing change of pace from your typical YA novel. One part mystery, one part thriller, one part science fiction with a particular emphasis on the science. It was truly a gem to find."

Jess ❈Harbinger of Blood-Soaked Rainbows❈ (Goodreads reviewer) 

 Lake Ephemeral is also published in France by publisher, Editions du Chat Noir.

Ratings and reviews

Just read a book by an author whose work is never read before, Anya Allyn's "Lake Ephemeral: A chilling sci fi thriller". I thought it was a terrific read; check out my non-spoiler review, then go grab it at your favorite book site: What an amazing story. The world-building is chilling and the actions that a few are willing to do is horrific. In the telling of the story, we get snapshots of the past, but the story takes us there only when the main characters learn of it themselves. The unknown lives they've all had over and over again. The author's imagination is, well as I first mentioned, amazing and I would love to see the story continue. Once you've read the book, you too will want to know what awaits the survivors in a future of unlimited possibilities. I'm really glad I took a chance on reading a book by an author I hadn't read before.

I loved it. Although the "genre " of this book is young adult, I'd say it's for anyone to enjoy. As a 46 woman, I thought it was great. I read it in 2 sittings! The story is sometimes fun, sometimes sad, sometimes educating, sometimes SCARY! I highly recommend this stand alone novel.

What an original concept. It was so interesting and captivating I couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting and I'll never forget this story. Read it - it's worth your time.

About the author

http://anyaallyn.com

ANYA ALLYN is the author of the young adult DARK CAROUSEL series (Gothic horror) and LAKE EPHEMERAL novel (science fiction). She also writes thrillers as ANNI TAYLOR.

She enjoys fiction that is a little on the dark side. Also, she enjoys Black Forest Cake just a little too much. She lives by the beach with her partner and four children, about an hour away from the Sydney (Australia) rush. She has previously worked as a Features' Editor for Fairfax Media and in promotions.