Hidden deep in the shadows of the Appalachian Highlands survives a community of shapeshifters, training their twisted magic for criminal purposes against the country that rejected them. For seventeen-year-old Sybil, the mountains and the crime are all she's ever known. As Career Day approaches, she longs to prove herself to the magical society that both curses and fears her. When a representative from the White House unexpectedly selects Sybil for a critical operation, she is thrust into an unfamiliar world with higher stakes than she ever imagined. As she faces her first job, Sybil begins to question not only her mysterious new employer but also her older brother, who harbors secrets of his own. With allegiances divided and her way of life threatened, Sybil must decide who she can trust before it is too late and she loses all she holds close. Set in a richly imagined, fantastical version of America, Shift is an exciting premiere tale of magic, intrigue, betrayal, and loyalty. "Original, deftly crafted, as well as an inherently fascinating and fun read from start to finish , Shift is an extraordinary and unique contemporary 'alternate world' fantasy that is all the more impressive when considering that it is author J.P. Lee's debut as a novelist and launching her The Shiftwork Chronicles series. Especially and unreservedly recommended for high schooland community library Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction collections, Shift is an expert blending of fantasy, suspense, romance, and adventure" - Midwest Book Review "Shift is an unflinching exploration of societal inequality and belonging with a rugged mountain backdrop. A seamless mingling of magic and grit , Lee offers high-stakes, political intrigue, and multifaceted characters that will keep you turning pages late into the night!" - Kimberly Dunham, author of Betwixt "a propulsive story that will captivate readers with its world building and character development ... Tackling found family, prejudice, ostracization, young love and more, Shift is a coming-of-age narrative that will have readers begging to spend more time in the magical world of Americana. A must-read for fans of Suzanne Collins and Rebecca Ross" - Alexandria Faulkenbury, author of Somewhere Past the End J.P. Lee has been storytelling since childhood, writing her first story at the age of eight in a notebook. She completed a full-length fantasy novel during her high school years. A Durham, North Carolina native, she received her degree in English Language, Writing, and Rhetoric from North Carolina State University. Lee loves immersive books into which she can escape, and that is what she desires for her readers. She resides in Tennessee with her husband, son, and two beloved cats. When not writing or reading, she enjoys cooking and taking long walks with her family. Shift is her debut novel.