The Red Days - by Katherine Ascalon (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Two years after Earth's conquest by an advanced alien race, Callista's life takes a sharp turn when she receives a letter summoning her to New York City. The Supreme Commander, Negev Xor-nalden, is seeking a wife, and Callista-eager to explore beyond her small world-accepts the invitation despite her mother's warnings.

But nothing is as it seems.

From a high-stakes chess match that sparks a tense rivalry with Negev to a chance encounter with a secret underground resistance group, Callista's simple journey for adventure spirals into a web of danger, rebellion, and intrigue. She soon learns that Negev is not the only alien vying for control-his ruthless rival, Gren-del, rules Europe with an iron fist, his latest oppressive edict pushing the world to the brink of chaos.

As Callista becomes a symbol of defiance for the Renegades, her growing fame puts her in the crosshairs of both alien factions. Negev, torn between his duty and the brewing rebellion, begins to suspect she's part of a larger conspiracy. The tension between them builds-along with an undeniable connection neither can ignore.

When Negev is betrayed and imprisoned by his own kind, Callista must risk everything to save him and stop Gren-del's reign of terror. In a world where loyalty is as fragile as trust, Callista must decide if she's willing to embrace the role of leader-or remain a pawn in a much larger game.

In the fight for Earth's future, the line between ally and enemy blurs, and Callista must confront her deepest fears if she's to save the ones she loves-and the planet that remains her home.

Will she seize her destiny, or will it be her undoing?

"The Red Days" is a gripping tale of courage, conflict, and impossible choices.

If you were captivated by "The Green and the Grey" by Timothy Zahn or "Way of the Pilgrim" by Gordon R. Dickson, you won't be able to put down "The Red Days."

Review Quotes

The Red Days is immersive ... It has it all-thriller, love

story, adventure, and Sci-Fi

- MAGGIE GARRED

The Red Days valued integrity, honesty, and intelligence

over the f!ashy and superficial."

- JEFF DUFFEY

Ascalon is an expert at weaving a timeless tale into a

contemporary setting.

- CHRISTINE TORRE

Beautifully written. Engaging. ...left me pondering about

the events and characters long after I "ninished reading it.

- VICKI EITEL

What a great read! It has familiar Sci-Fi elements, but with

a plot that's fresh and intriguing."

- KAITY BOWERS

The Red Days is The Hunger Games plus aliens in an

exciting mashup that keeps the reader guessing who the

true villain is.

- JON COPSEY

Ascalon uses descriptive dialogue and well-developed

characters to pull you into the story. This would make a

fantastic movie-- think Avatar meets The Notebook!"

- COLLEEN KLABON

This well-written debut novel by a brilliant young author,

... I highly recommennd The Red Days for lovers of

fantasy !ction who want more than "u# in their

storyline.

- JANIE MILLS

It's deinitely a fresh storyline. Just the right balance of

action, adventure and romance. Nothing cheesy. I am

currently reading it a second time.

- ANNE TEAGARDEN

...a wonderfully diverse set of characters and plot lines.

- ROBERT LOVERIN

Ascalon has written an entertaining story featuring an

endearing heroine and a motley crew of interesting

characters.

- LACY BOWCOCK

What a wonderful surprise! I'm not normally a reader of

dystopian novels, but this one pulled me in from

page one.

- SUSAN FREEBURY