Most Popular Books by Emmy Laybourne

Emmy Laybourne, author of the Monument 14 trilogy, takes readers on a dream vacation that goes first comically, then tragically, then horrifyingly, wrong!

After repairing a school bus, the group of survivors split in two, with one group heading to the airport in hopes of reuniting with their parents and saving their dying friend and the other trying to rebuild the community they lost.

"She has lost sixty pounds in just over six weeks! With no side effects." Li Jing knows that her research, the weight-loss compound she''s developed, will change millions and millions of lives. Any risk is worth it to succeed. Unfortunately, the school board doesn''t agree, and Li Jing has been expelled with a permanent black mark on her record that will keep her from ever getting a PhD... Apparently conducting unauthorized trials on human subjects is frowned upon-no matter how willing the subject was or how well the compound worked. Author Emmy Laybourne shares the chilling story behind the miracle weight-loss drug, SOLU, in this prequel story to her new novel SWEET.

“A triumph, introducing a wholly-new breed of Viking superhero. It’s a completely winning, romantic, and heart-wrenching historical fantasy.” —Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Ancient powers. Strong love. Desperate times. 1883. Hanne would give anything to be free of the ancestral Viking curse that overcomes her when she or anyone she loves is in danger. She becomes a Berserker—an elegant, graceful and shameless killer. When she kills three men attacking their father, Hanne and her siblings must flee Norway and head to the American frontier, on a desperate search for their uncle, the one man who can help Hanne learn to control her powers. Aided by a young cowboy who agrees to be their guide, Hanne and her siblings use their ancient powers to survive the perilous trail, where blizzards, wild animals, and vicious bounty hunters await. A gripping and emotional story filled with adventure, destruction, longing and redemption. “Emmy Laybourne deftly melds Viking lore with the American West and creates something wholly new, a journey filled with heart-pounding suspense and surprising tenderness. Loved!” —Danielle Paige, New York Times–bestselling author “Berserker combines the magic of Norse mythology with the thrill of the American West with staggering results. Startlingly original, unputdownable, and electrifying.” —Kass Morgan, New York Times–bestselling author “Laybourne has blended the fantasy of Norse gods with the American West with ease to create a coming-of-age story that is full of intrigue, adventure, budding romance, and self-discovery . . . The blend of historical fiction and mythology is well done and the teenage protagonists are wholly relatable.” —School Library Journal

The gripping, heart-wrenching companion novel to Emmy Laybourne’s much acclaimed historical fantasy Berserker. Rare powers. Precious metals. A final showdown. 1886. The Hemstads possess supernatural powers bestowed upon their family by the ancient Norse gods. Now Sissel, the youngest at 16, discovers her gift: she is a Ransacker. She can find gold and other precious metals and pull them to her. Hers is an awesome and dangerous gift. Sissel and her siblings have been living peacefully in a small town in Montana, trying to blend-in and escape the violent events that haunt them, but they’ve all been tricked—the handsome young man courting Sissel is secretly a Pinkerton spy, reporting to the man who wants to control them, the Baron Fjelstad. Sissel’s beau is not the only one interested in her new talents. She’s also caught the attention of a local mine owner who’s convinced Sissel has a lucky touch when it comes to finding gold. With betrayal lurking around every corner, Sissel must tread carefully. Harnessing her powers could bring great fortune . . . or cause the powerful Baron to come hunting her and her siblings down for once and for all.

The survivors of the Monument 14 have finally made it to the safety of a Canadian refugee camp, but Josie, separated from the group and trapped in a brutal prison camp for exposed Type Os, may lose hope unless her lost love Niko and his companions Astrid, Dean and Jake can rescue her.

Despite all his disaster planning, and the bomb shelter he built under his shed, Mario Scietto was not prepared for the apocalypse that hit Monument, Colorado. A series of escalating disasters, beginning with a monster hailstorm and ending with a terrible chemical weapons spill that affects people differently depending on blood type, has torn the world as he knows it apart. "What Mario Says" is set in the world of Emmy Laybourne''s Monument 14. This short story was acquired and edited for Tor.com by Feiwel & Friends editor Holly West. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

It was just a test report. Like one of many, many he''d written up in the past. Except this time, several of the test subjects are dead..." At first, Dr. James Cutlass had thought his new job at NORAD was thrilling and full of opportunities, but that was before the demonstration... "Dress Your Marines in White" is the story of the terrifying choices surrounding a chemical weapons demonstration gone horribly wrong. DRESS YOUR MARINES IN WHITE is a new original science-fiction story from writer and actress Emmy Laybourne, who has appeared in movies like Superstar and The In-Laws and has performed original comedy on Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and with UCB and Chicago City Limits. It is a prequel to her debut novel, Monument 14, which will be available on June 5th. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

This anthology includes short stories from five fierce young adult authors! Inside, you''ll find a magical mermaid tale from Anna Banks, a fantastical Russian-influenced story from Leigh Bardugo, an electric thriller from Jennifer Bosworth, a post-apocalyptic drama from Emmy Laybourne, and a cybernetic fairytale from Marissa Meyer. This free anthology will give you an exciting taste of the fierceness of these authors'' debut novels. For more information about Fierce Reads, visit the Facebook page.

Fourteen kids from Monument, Colorado find themselves trapped in a superstore. Outside, violent storms rage and a dangerous chemical leaks into the atmosphere, killing some and changing others into something not quite human. The kids must band together if they want to live. But it won’t be easy, and there’s no telling what kind of world they’ll be left with. Emmy Laybourne’s Monument 14 trilogy is an action-adventure thrill ride that will have readers’ hearts racing. Includes all three books in the series, Monument 14, Sky on Fire, and Savage Drift. “A tense, claustrophobic, and fast-paced thriller.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

It''s over. Dean, Alex, and the other survivors of the Monument 14 have escaped the disaster zone and made it to the safety of a Canadian refugee camp. Some of the kids have been reunited with their families, and everyone is making tentative plans for the future. And then, Niko learns that his lost love, Josie, has survived! Or is it? For Josie, separated from the group and presumed dead, life has gone from bad to worse. Trapped in a terrible prison camp with other exposed O''s and traumatized by her experiences, she has given up all hope of rescue. Meanwhile, scared by the government''s unusual interest in her pregnancy, Astrid—along with her two protectors, Dean and Jake—joins Niko on his desperate quest to be reunited with Josie. In Monument 14: Savage Drift, the stunningly fierce conclusion to the Monument 14 trilogy, author Emmy Laybourne ups the stakes even higher for a group of kids who have continually survived the unthinkable. Can they do so one last time?

The Macmillan FIERCE READS Chapter Sampler includes chapter excerpts from Monument 14, Of Poseidon, Shadow and Bone, Struck - available for free to download - check out the Fierce Reads website for more information about these much anticipated new YA reads.

A harrowing array of scary stories that all have one thing in common: each either begins or ends with a scream! R.L. Stine--the godfather of Goosebumps--and some of the most popular authors today bring an unrivaled mastery of all things fearsome, frightening, and fantabulous to this terrifying anthology of all-new scary short stories. Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge. Collected in conjunction with the Mystery Writers of America, this set includes works from New York Times bestselling authors telling tales of wicked ice-cream trucks, time-travelling heroes, witches and warlocks, and of course, haunted houses. Read it if you dare! With twenty never-before-published scary stories from some of the most popular authors today--including Chris Grabenstein, Wendy Corsi Staub, Heather Graham, Peter Lerangis, R.L. Stine, Bruce Hale, Emmy Laybourne, Steve Hockensmith, Lisa Morton, Ray Daniel, Beth Fantaskey, Phil Mathews, Carter Wilson, Doug Levin, Jeff Soloway, Joseph S. Walker, Alison McMahan, Daniel Palmer, Tonya Hurley, and Stephen Ross--it''s sure to leave readers screaming for more.

Vierzehn Jugendliche. Eine Shopping-Mall. Eine Welt, in der nichts mehr ist, wie es einmal war. An dem Tag, als die Welt untergeht und ein Tsunami die Ostküste der USA trifft, stranden 14 Jugendliche in einem Einkaufszentrum. Schnell wird ihnen klar, dass sie völlig auf sich allein gestellt sind. Während der Strom ausfällt und die Zivilisation zusammenbricht, braut sich am Himmel etwas noch viel Furchtbareres zusammen. Eine Giftwolke aus einer nahen Chemiefabrik nähert sich dem Einkaufszentrum. Diejenigen, die die Chemikalien einatmen, verändern sich in völlig unerwarteter und beängstigender Weise. Der zurückhaltende Dean, bislang eher ein Außenseiter, muss sich mit den anderen verbünden und um sein Überleben kämpfen ...

Inédit : toute la série SEULS AU MONDE enfin disponible en intégrale. La compilation des trois tomes de la série réunis pour la première fois dans une compilation. Avec en bonus la nouvelle JAKE SIMONSEN: SEUL AU MONDE. Comment Dean et son petit frère auraient-ils pu deviner ce jour-là qu’une catastrophe écologique les pousserait à se réfugier dans un supermarché avec d''autres adolescents ? Au-dehors, le monde est en proie à des tempêtes qui ravagent leur petite ville, des fuites de produits chimiques rendent les gens violents ou paranoïaques... ou les tuent, tout simplement. Ils sont quatorze, ils ont entre cinq et dix-sept ans, et ils doivent survivre et garder espoir.

Wenn die Zivilisation zusammenbricht, bist du ganz auf dich allein gestellt Nachdem ein Tsunami die Ostküste der USA getroffen und weite Teile des Landes verwüstet hat, stranden vierzehn Jugendliche in einem Einkaufszentrum. Der Strom fällt aus, die Zivilisation bricht zusammen, und aus einer nahen Chemiefabrik entweicht eine gefährliche Giftwolke. Dann dringt das Gerücht durch, dass die Überlebenden von Denver aus ausgeflogen werden. Die Jugendlichen bestimmen eine Gesandtschaft, die sich nach Denver durchschlagen soll. Der Rest von ihnen bleibt zurück, darunter der eher schüchterne Dean, der sich früher immer aus allem herausgehalten hat. Als sie von einem gewalttätigen Einbrecher bedroht werden, muss Dean über sich selbst hinauswachsen ...

« Ta mère te crie que tu vas louper ton bus. Tu ne prends ni le temps de la serrer dans tes bras ni de lui dire que tu l’aimes. Forcément... Tu dévales juste l’escalier et tu sprintes jusqu’à l’arrêt de bus. Sauf que, si c’est la toute dernière fois que tu dois voir ta mère, tu te mets à regretter de ne pas avoir pris le temps. Y compris de ne pas avoir raté le bus. Là, le mien arrivait, alors j’ai sprinté. » Dean aurait vraiment dû dire au revoir à sa mère. Lui, son petit frère, ainsi que tous les autres passagers des bus qui devaient les conduire, comme tous les jours, à l’école. Mais comment auraient-ils pu deviner ce jour-là qu’une catastrophe écologique les pousserait à se réfugier dans un supermarché ? Au-dehors, le monde est en proie à des tempêtes qui ravagent leur petite ville, des fuites de produits chimiques rendent les gens violents ou paranoïaques... ou les tuent, tout simplement. Ils sont quatorze, ils ont entre cinq et dix-sept ans, et ils doivent survivre et garder espoir.

Die exklusive Kurzgeschichte zur Bestsellerserie MONUMENT 14 Nachdem ein Tsunami die Ostküste der USA verwüstet hat, muss sich eine Gruppe von Jugendlichen in der Kleinstadt Monument allein durchschlagen. Jake Simonsen, der Captain des Football-Teams, ist einer von ihnen. Dies ist seine Geschichte. Sobald sich der Sturm beruhigt hat, macht sich Jake auf den Weg zu Lindsay, seiner heimlichen Liebe. Niemand hat sie gesehen und Jake ist fast außer sich vor Sorge. Doch die verwüstete Stadt birgt Gefahren, mit denen er nicht gerechnet hat ... Wenn die Welt untergeht, bist du ganz auf dich allein gestellt

"Le cauchemar des quatorze rescapés du Greenway n’est pas terminé. Josie est en vie, mais pas en liberté. Elle a été enlevée par les autorités, qui la détiennent dans un centre avec les autres membres du groupe O ayant été exposés aux produits toxiques. Elle n’est pas la seule dont la liberté ou la vie seraient menacées. Dans leur refuge, des femmes enceintes disparaissent, sans que personne ne réagisse, sans qu’on sache ce qui leur est arrivé. Et Astrid pourrait bien être la prochaine. Alors, pour retrouver Josie, Niko reprend la route avec Dean, Jake et Astrid. Mais ils ne sont pas au bout de leurs peines...".

Wenn du denkst, du bist in Sicherheit, fängt der Kampf erst an Nachdem ein Tsunami die Ostküste der USA verwüstet hat, finden sich Dean und sein kleiner Bruder Alex in einer Welt wieder, in der nichts mehr ist, wie es einmal war. Gemeinsam mit anderen Jugendlichen gelingt es ihnen, sich in ein Flüchtlingslager in Kanada zu retten. Doch Zeit zum Atemholen bleibt ihnen nicht: Noch immer ist Josies Schicksal ungewiss, die sich mit ihnen aus dem Herzen des Sturms retten konnte und dann spurlos verschwand. Und auch Astrid, Deans Freundin, schwebt in Gefahr: Da sie während des Chemieunfalls, der sich kurz nach der Naturkatastrophe ereignete, schwanger war, zeigt die Regierung nun ein beunruhigendes Interesse an ihr. Astrid fürchtet um ihr Kind und flieht aus dem Flüchtlingslager, begleitet von Dean. Doch sie ahnen nicht, was sie draußen erwartet ...

The apocalypse has hit Monument, Colorado, and Jake Simonsen, captain of the football team, is caught in the middle of it. A series of escalating disasters, beginning with a monster hailstorm and ending with a terrible chemical weapons spill that affects people differently depending on blood type, has torn the world as he knows it apart. Now Jake has to decide how to pick up the pieces. "Jake and the Other Girl," an original story by Emmy Laybourne acquired for Tor.com by Holly West, is set in the world of Monument 14. The next book in the series, Monument 14: Sky on Fire goes on sale May 28, 2013. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Tra Divergent e Hunger Games Oltre 300.000 copie vendute Hunger Games ha trovato il suo erede Quattordici studenti di diverse età sono rimasti intrappolati all’interno di un gigantesco supermercato a Monument, in Colorado. Lì dentro c’è tutto ciò di cui potrebbero aver bisogno: cibo di ogni genere, vestiti, videogiochi e libri, farmaci e ogni tipo di bevanda alcolica... e senza la supervisione di un adulto possono fare quello che vogliono. Potrebbe anche essere divertente. Purtroppo la verità è che fuori da lì il genere umano sta scomparendo a causa di catastrofi naturali e della dispersione di sostanze chimiche nell’atmosfera che, a seconda del gruppo sanguigno, possono provocare nelle persone disturbi paranoidi, accessi di violenza o addirittura la morte. I bambini devono rimanere all’interno, costretti ad attrezzarsi per la sopravvivenza, senza sapere se potranno mai uscire. Nonostante la giovane età, saranno in grado di cavarsela e guadagnarsi un futuro? Diritti di traduzione venduti in 10 Paesi Oltre 300.000 copie vendute «Spaventoso e affascinante.» New York Times «Un vero thriller.» Booklist «I lettori aspetteranno con ansia il secondo volume.» Kirkus Emmy Laybourne È scrittrice, sceneggiatrice ed ex attrice. Il suo esordio nella narrativa, L’esercito dei 14 bambini, si è guadagnato il plauso della critica ed è stato nominato YALSA Teens’ Top Ten. Il libro è il primo capitolo di una trilogia. Emmy vive nella periferia di New York City con il marito, due figli e nove galline.

«I fan di questa serie non vedono l’ora di leggerlo.» VOYA Dopo aver affrontato le terribili minacce di un mondo devastato da tremende catastrofi e intossicato da un gas in grado di ridurre le persone in uno stato bestiale, Dean, Alex e gli altri ragazzi sopravvissuti sono riusciti a mettersi in salvo e a raggiungere il rifugio canadese dove speravano finalmente di trovare un po’ di pace. Alcuni di loro sono riusciti a riunirsi alle loro famiglie e tutti stanno facendo piani per il futuro. Ma ora che Niko ha scoperto che Josie è viva, dopo averla creduta morta tanto a lungo, farà di tutto per ritrovarla. Per Josie, però, le cose vanno di male in peggio. Separata dal gruppo, ha rinunciato a ogni speranza di salvezza. Nel frattempo Astrid, spaventata dall’inquietante interesse che il governo dimostra verso la sua gravidanza, si unisce a Dean, Jake e Niko nella disperata missione di ritrovare Josie. Anche a costo di mettere di nuovo a rischio le loro vite. Hunger games ha trovato il suo erede Un’autrice da oltre 300.000 copie Il mondo là fuori è spietato e pronto a colpire «Spaventoso e affascinante.» New York Times «Ti lascia senza fiato.» Booklist «Un ritmo incalzante.» School Library Journal Emmy Laybourne scrittrice, sceneggiatrice ed ex attrice, vive nella periferia di New York City. Il suo esordio nella narrativa, L’esercito dei 14 bambini, si è guadagnato il plauso della critica ed è entrato nella YALSA Teens’ Top Ten. La serie prosegue con Cielo in fiamme e Fuga impossibile.

"Ils sont quatorze, ils ont entre cinq et dix-sept ans, et ils se sont réfugiés dans un centre commercial pour échapper à une catastrophe écologique. Ils ont appris à s’organiser pour rester en vie. Mais cette solution n’est pas éternelle. Et, le douzième jour, ils ont décidé de se séparer. Alors que Dean a préféré rester dans le magasin avec Astrid et trois autres enfants, son frère Alex a décidé de risquer le tout pour le tout. Il part avec le reste de la bande. Leur but : atteindre l’aéroport de Denver avant le départ du dernier avion, tenter de retrouver leurs parents, et laisser cet enfer derrière eux. Mais les choses ne se passent pas comme prévu. Et ces deux semaines de cauchemar n’étaient en fait qu’un avant-goût de l’horreur tapie au-dehors... ".

«Spaventosamente realistico e avvincente.» The New York Times Hunger Games ha trovato il suo erede Intrappolati in un supermercato, i fratelli Dean e Alex hanno dovuto imparare a sopravvivere. Insieme ad altri dodici ragazzi hanno costruito un rifugio sicuro, lontano dal caos circostante. Ma questa fragile pace non è destinata a durare. Sapendo che le armi chimiche hanno reso tossica l’aria all’esterno, in grado di trasformare gli esseri umani in creature assetate di sangue, Dean decide di rimanere nel covo insieme con Astrid e alcuni dei ragazzi più piccoli, mentre Alex è determinato a uscire per ritrovare i genitori. Un piccolo gruppo si avventura così nell’oscurità e nella devastazione, approfittando del riparo temporaneo di uno scuolabus. Se riuscissero a raggiungere l’aeroporto di Denver, potrebbero forse ottenere una via per la salvezza. Ma il mondo là fuori è più spaventoso di quanto si sarebbero mai aspettati... Un’autrice da oltre 300.000 copie Il mondo là fuori è spietato e pronto a colpire «Spaventoso e affascinante.» New York Times «Ti lascia senza fiato.» Booklist «Un ritmo incalzante.» School Library Journal Emmy Laybourne È scrittrice, sceneggiatrice ed ex attrice. Il suo esordio nella narrativa, L’esercito dei 14 bambini, si è guadagnato il plauso della critica ed è entrato nella YALSA Teens’ Top Ten. La serie prosegue con Cielo in fiamme. Emmy vive nella periferia di New York City con il marito, due figli e nove galline.