A devastating plague. Kids treated like lab rats. Can a teenager develop her powers in time to rescue the ones she loves? London, 2042. Ofelia Stykes can’t forgive herself. Having lost her older sibling to the snatchers, the nearly sixteen-year-old scavenger vows to protect what’s left of her family from the lethal pandemic that toppled society. But when her little sister is captured as they dig through trash for treasure, the brave teen surrenders herself in exchange for the child’s freedom. Locked in a research facility and subjected to tests, the desperate young woman shrewdly searches for an opportunity to escape with the rumored cure. But with the morally bankrupt chief virologist believing Ofelia’s DNA could save all of humanity, the extraordinary teen fears time is running out before she’s the next to die in a horrific experiment. Can she uncover the truth and prevent an earthshaking disaster? The Hybrid Cure is the rollicking first book in The Kaseath Chronicles, a young adult dystopian series. If you like heroines to root for, action-packed suspense, and exploring the slippery slope between good and evil, then you’ll enjoy Jackie McCarthy’s coming-of-age adventure. Buy The Hybrid Cure to explore the intrigue today! ~ " Dramatic, funny ... tragic and mournful with a spark of a hopeful end ." - Guillermo Martin Sepulveda: Author, Playwright and Award-winning Screenplay Writer/Filmmaker ~ "If you're after a hit of fast-paced YA fare , set in a post-apocalyptic society , then The Hybrid Cure ticks pretty much every box ." - Amazon Review ~ "...as a massive fan of The Walking Dead, I knew I had to give this book a chance, and I was not disappointed ." - Goodreads review ~ "If you enjoy fast-paced adventures, strong heroines and magical powers , then you'll enjoy this engrossing tale ." - Amazon Review ~ "...plenty of action and suspense that leaves you wanting more ." - Goodreads review Strong female characters and quirky, empowering tales. Jackie writes Young Adult (YA) and New Adult (NA) science fiction and fantasy. She is partial to dystopian and futuristic stories with a magical twist. She has worked in publishing and the media for over twenty years, in both London and Sydney. Her debut novel, The Ghost Mothers, is very loosely inspired by her time working in the magazine industry, many moons ago. Jackie's new release, Rebel Conspiracy, is the rollicking second book in The Kaseath Chronicles, a YA dystopian science fiction series. If you like heroines to root for, action-packed suspense, and exploring the slippery slope between good and evil, then you'll enjoy Jackie's coming-of-age adventure. You can find all of Jackie's books on her website: jackiemccarthy.com Happy reading, and thanks for stopping by!