Once you’ve fallen, the only way back is up. Spirits falling from the heavens; an evil billionaire trying to rule the world; and one woman looking for redemption in all the wrong places. Adrift and alone in New York City, Alex Scott finds herself unemployed and heartbroken–again. Through her despair and bottles of vodka, she finds herself part of a cross-country car chase, connected with an underground network trying to reconnect spirits and save the world, and falling into the hands of a billionaire tyrant. Alex has a choice - fall prey to the shiny illusion of materialism or find the courage to learn who she really is. Which would you choose? Find out what Alex does by scrolling up and clicking the buy button! Fallen Spirits is Volume 2 of The Mind Monsters Series . The humorous science fiction and slipstream adventure starts with Hatz’s award-winning debut novel Rock Gods & Messy Monsters. There we meet Alex twenty years earlier as she begins her career and search for self in a satirical and absurdist New York City record company. Hatz’s books are best described as imaginative and witty speculative fiction: urban fantasy and paranormal women's fiction infused with a healthy dose of slipstream, absurdism, satire, social commentary, and dystopian elements. Get your copy today! “…The author’s intended message is clearly one of female empowerment, solidarity, healing, and redemption.... Ending with a compelling cliffhanger, this book is the perfect setup for the next book in the series.” - Joslyn Vann, US Review of Books Independent Book Review, Toni Woodruff "You'll get no other book like this one. Unless we count the first. Imagination knows no bounds—or bowels—in this inventive, high-stakes sci-fi thriller. Fallen Spirits is an absolute whirlwind. Who in which world could connect such inter-dimensional insanity combined with the unbelievable truth of human reality like Diane Hatz has here? The worldbuilding is a mishmash of creativity; what Hatz dreams up, Hatz makes happen. Readers in love with the places language can take us will relish seeing what tricks the author has up her sleeve. The ending leaves me wanting more..." US Review of Books , Joslyn Vann "... The author's intended message is clearly one of female empowerment, solidarity, healing, and redemption. The main character's spiraling journey through depression, alcoholism, and self-loathing powerfully portrays the impact of physical and emotional abuse. ...a stinging critique of capitalism, corruption, abuse of power, and misogyny in the corporate world. ...Ending with a compelling cliffhanger, this book is the perfect setup for the next book in the series." Content Warning: This book contains potentially triggering subject matter, including profanity, alcohol consumption, sexual assault, abuse, and gross descriptions. Dear Reader,  Fallen Spirits has a healthy peppering of expletives, graphic humor, and a few scenes that could possibly cause distress to some people. The overall themes in The Mind Monsters Series are uplifting and inspirational, though the work also deals with real issues. My hope is that the satire and social commentary within will help balance out any of the more dramatic scenes. This book in no way minimizes or excuses any type of unhealthy behavior; the intent is to do the opposite. May you find your path and have the courage to follow it.  Enjoy! Diane Hatz  Santa Fe, New Mexico  July 2024 Diane Hatz is a multi-talented author, organizer, and inner activist. Her debut novel, Rock Gods & Messy Monsters , has earned numerous honors, including first runner-up for the 2024 Eric Hoffer Award in Science Fiction & Fantasy and #1 Amazon Hot New Release in three categories. Fallen Spirits is the second book in The Mind Monsters Series and continues her creative journey.   Diane's writing is humorous, sci-fi-tinged satire and social commentary on themes such as materialism, corporate greed, spirituality, and finding oneself. Though fictional, her writing is based on her experiences, observations, and spiritual path. She has been a follower of The Dalai Lama for over twenty-five years.   Diane received a Master's in Creative Writing in London, England.   After thirty years in NYC, Diane moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she currently lives and writes. When not creating, you can find her wandering the desert, road tripping, and helping abandoned dogs find homes.