Kaitlyn's Wheel

(Hardback)

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A Teen Romance with a Supernatural & Environmental Bend In rural Iowa, Kaitlyn Stokes (18) witnesses a UFO over her house the night her father dies of cancer, giving her reason to believe the aliens took him away, as with Ezekiel's wheel in the Old Testament, with hopes he may someday return as an ancient astronaut, a theory based on modern science. In the Pacific Northwest, Zachary Taylor (18) sarcastically tells his high school principal that he was abducted by aliens, his excuse for skipping classes the day before. When the school secretary overhears him, she tells her teenage daughter and the story goes viral on social media, leading to a frenzy of TV news reporters outside his house. Seeking answers, Kaitlyn connects with Zachary and they fall in love during their senior year. With graduation just months away, they could soon overcome the distance between them -- or so they plan until Kaitlyn discovers their relationship was built on a prankish lie. Brokenhearted, she feels as if the sky is falling . . .when it may actually bring a surprise visitor to give her fatherly advice that a higher intelligence may have brought her and Zachary together for reasons impacting the future of our planet. Halvorson's story tackles heavy issues, such as familial death and climate change, through an optimistic lens. His vivid imagery and enticing dialogue alone will be enough to capture the hearts of readers.

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"Kaitlyn's Wheel, a moving and accessible YA novel, is a warmhearted reminder that we all want answers to the questions of the universe, especially where our loved ones end up. With its entertaining story and characters, it also makes the important case that deep down, what we all really need are people on this planet to connect with and love."--SARA GRIFFITHS, AUTHOR OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED YA NOVELS THROWN A CURVE AND SINGLED OUT
"A well-observed, heartfelt, and terrific novel. Author Chris Halvorson makes you believe in both teenage love and UFOs."--DANIEL G. SULLIVAN, CO-WRITER OF THE HIT ROMANCE WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING

Author Bio

Chris Halvorson grew up in the Pacific Northwest. In fifth grade, he skipped a day of school to attend the Seattle Sonics championship parade. After dreaming of playing in the NBA himself, he soon realized he was too short and slow, so he followed his passion for books to become an author. He majored in Professional Writing at the University of North Alabama and received an MFA in Film Writing at Columbia University in the City of New York. He currently lives in Los Angeles, where he's adapting Kaitlyn's Wheel for a television series.