Travelers

A Freaks Novel

by Brett Riley

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Pub Date Aug 02 2022 | Archive Date Sep 01 2023

Imbrifex Books

Horror | Sci Fi & Fantasy | Teens & YA

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Description

Falling in love. Evading the authorities. Chasing the rabbits.

Now high school sophomores, the self-styled “Freaks” are back in class in quiet Quapaw City, Arkansas. They grapple with the ordinary challenges of everyday teen life: cliques, cars, and crushes. While everything appears normal on the surface, looks have rarely been more deceiving. A secret government task force—fully aware of the unusual powers the Freaks have acquired—is determined to capture them. Even as the mysterious Baltar Sterne shares ancient wisdom and offers hope, a new menace silently emerges in the woods outside of town. Clever, inexorable, and far more lethal than the Freaks’ first superhuman foe, this traveler from another world possesses powers that can only be described as godlike. The Freaks and their town will be tested in horrific ways they are powerless to predict or even imagine.

Falling in love. Evading the authorities. Chasing the rabbits.

Now high school sophomores, the self-styled “Freaks” are back in class in quiet Quapaw City, Arkansas. They grapple with the ordinary...

A Note From the Publisher

"Travelers" is the second of the Freaks Superhero series. "Rubicons," publishing in 2023 is the third.

"Travelers" is the second of the Freaks Superhero series. "Rubicons," publishing in 2023 is the third.

Advance Praise

“Riley goes for the gusto…twists aplenty”—Kirkus Reviews

“Fast-paced, strong characters, and twists and turns make this a must read!”—Jennifer Brody/Vera Strange, author of The 13th Continuum Trilogy, Spectre Deep 6, and the Disney Chills series.

“A great spin on the superhero story, told with genuine depth.”—Mark Waid, best-selling author of History of the Marvel Universe, Doctor Strange, and Superman Birthright.

Freakishly good writing, freakishly relatable characters, freakishly awesome premise — all making for a freakishly great read.”—M. P. Kozlowsky, author of Frost and Rose Coffin

“Like some fascinating blend of Stranger Things and X-Men, Brett Riley’s novel explores what power means and how it is best wielded”—Kevin Waltman, author of Nowhere Fast, Learning the Game, and Next

“Adult fans of superheroes and fantasy books don’t miss out, you are going to enjoy this book as well..”—Peter Thornburn, UK educator

“Riley goes for the gusto…twists aplenty”—Kirkus Reviews

“Fast-paced, strong characters, and twists and turns make this a must read!”—Jennifer Brody/Vera Strange, author of The 13th Continuum Trilogy, ...