Janci Patterson

After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be. His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and Arturo and his flight of pilots are to escort a team of diplomats as they attempt to make contact. It's an easy mission-get in, guard the diplomats, and get out. But no element of this mission turns out to be simple. Blightfall is inhospitable, surrounded by mysterious debris and covered in giant, invasive forests that have swallowed most of the planet. Upon arrival, Arturo's team is attacked, and it quickly becomes clear that this human settlement isn't what it appears to be. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world and unsure who to trust, Arturo and his team must find allies and uncover long-buried secrets if they hope to escape and return home.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes the first book in a new, high-flying trilogy featuring the legendary Skyward Flight as they undertake a deadly intergalactic mission to explore a mysterious alien world. The special first edition of Blightfall will feature stunning sprayed edges and exclusive patterned endpapers After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be. His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and Arturo and his flight of pilots are to escort a team of diplomats as they attempt to make contact. It's an easy mission--get in, guard the diplomats, and get out. But no element of this mission turns out to be simple. Blightfall is inhospitable, surrounded by mysterious debris and covered in giant, invasive forests that have swallowed most of the planet. Upon arrival, Arturo's team is attacked, and it quickly becomes clear that this human settlement isn't what it appears to be. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world and unsure who to trust, Arturo and his team must find allies and uncover long-buried secrets if they hope to escape and return home.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes the first book in a new, high-flying trilogy featuring the legendary Skyward Flight as they undertake a deadly intergalactic mission to explore a mysterious alien world. The special first edition of Blightfall will feature stunning sprayed edges and exclusive patterned endpapers After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be. His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and Arturo and his flight of pilots are to escort a team of diplomats as they attempt to make contact. It's an easy mission--get in, guard the diplomats, and get out. But no element of this mission turns out to be simple. Blightfall is inhospitable, surrounded by mysterious debris and covered in giant, invasive forests that have swallowed most of the planet. Upon arrival, Arturo's team is attacked, and it quickly becomes clear that this human settlement isn't what it appears to be. Now trapped in an unfamiliar world and unsure who to trust, Arturo and his team must find allies and uncover long-buried secrets if they hope to escape and return home.

Now a USA TODAY Bestseller Now a New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, the thrilling conclusion to the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians saga. As a Knight of Crystallia, I, Bastille, swore to protect the Smedry clan from the Evil Librarians. (And believe me, screwups like them constantly need protecting.) But when Alcatraz Smedry got strapped to an altar of outdated encyclopedias to be sacrificed to the dark gods, I arrived too late―and instead his father took his place. Now Alcatraz is a blubbering mess, so it's up to me to lead the charge against his father's killer: Biblioden, founder of the Evil Librarians―I was sure he died centuries ago ―who's back to complete his goal of world domination. Now he's going to use the dark powers he gained from that sacrifice against everyone not under Evil Librarian control. Being burned up from the inside is not how I plan to die, so I'd better figure out some way to stop him or we're toast I know Alcatraz is wrong when he swears he's no hero. But when a hero falls short, that's the time for everyone else to step up and do what needs to be done. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The CosmereThe Stormlight Archive● The Way of Kings● Words of Radiance● Edgedancer (novella)● Oathbringer● Dawnshard (novella)● Rhythm of War The Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy● Mistborn● The Well of Ascension● The Hero of Ages Wax and Wayne● The Alloy of Law● Shadows of Self● The Bands of Mourning● The Lost Metal Other Cosmere novels● Elantris● Warbreaker● Tress of the Emerald Sea● Yumi and the Nightmare Painter● The Sunlit Man Collection● Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series● Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians● The Scrivener's Bones● The Knights of Crystallia● The Shattered Lens● The Dark Talent● Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson) Other novels● The Rithmatist● Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds● The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners● Steelheart● Firefight● Calamity Skyward● Skyward● Starsight● Cytonic● Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)● Defiant

In Sunreach, after a planet-destroying Delver suddenly appears in the sky of Detritus and vanishes just as suddenly, FM knows that the last free human society got lucky. Her Skyward Flight companion Spensa figured out how to draw this Delver away, but it won't be so easy next time. Humanity has to be prepared . . . In ReDawn, Alanik has recovered from the shock of answering a distress call and finding a planet of humans making a stand against the Superiority, only to be dismayed to discover they're considering a peace overture from their enemy. Worse, when she returns to her home planet of ReDawn, she find her own people falling into exactly the same trap. With her mentor captured, she turns to her new friends to help: can Alanik, FM, Jorgen and Rig coax an ancient technology into life in time to save both their planets from disaster?And in Evershore, the government of Detritus is still in disarray following Superiority treachery, and no word has come from Spensa, on her mission deep in the Nowhere, leaving Alanik, Jorgen, FM and Rig to pick up the pieces. So when the Kitsen send word from the planet Evershore, saying they have some humans and wish to return them, they have to decie if the strange message can be trusted . . . A gripping collection of novellas, told from the perspectives of three different characters, these superb adventures are essential Skyward reading!

Now a USA TODAY Bestseller Now a New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, the thrilling conclusion to the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians saga. As a Knight of Crystallia, I, Bastille, swore to protect the Smedry clan from the Evil Librarians. (And believe me, screwups like them constantly need protecting.) But when Alcatraz Smedry got strapped to an altar of outdated encyclopedias to be sacrificed to the dark gods, I arrived too late―and instead his father took his place. Now Alcatraz is a blubbering mess, so it's up to me to lead the charge against his father's killer: Biblioden, founder of the Evil Librarians―I was sure he died centuries ago ―who's back to complete his goal of world domination. Now he's going to use the dark powers he gained from that sacrifice against everyone not under Evil Librarian control. Being burned up from the inside is not how I plan to die, so I'd better figure out some way to stop him or we're toast I know Alcatraz is wrong when he swears he's no hero. But when a hero falls short, that's the time for everyone else to step up and do what needs to be done. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The CosmereThe Stormlight Archive● The Way of Kings● Words of Radiance● Edgedancer (novella)● Oathbringer● Dawnshard (novella)● Rhythm of War The Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy● Mistborn● The Well of Ascension● The Hero of Ages Wax and Wayne● The Alloy of Law● Shadows of Self● The Bands of Mourning● The Lost Metal Other Cosmere novels● Elantris● Warbreaker● Tress of the Emerald Sea● Yumi and the Nightmare Painter● The Sunlit Man Collection● Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series● Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians● The Scrivener's Bones● The Knights of Crystallia● The Shattered Lens● The Dark Talent● Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson) Other novels● The Rithmatist● Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds● The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners● Steelheart● Firefight● Calamity Skyward● Skyward● Starsight● Cytonic● Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)● Defiant

In Sunreach, after a planet-destroying Delver suddenly appears in the sky of Detritus and vanishes just as suddenly, FM knows that the last free human society got lucky. Her Skyward Flight companion Spensa figured out how to draw this Delver away, but it won't be so easy next time. Humanity has to be prepared . . . In ReDawn, Alanik has recovered from the shock of answering a distress call and finding a planet of humans making a stand against the Superiority, only to be dismayed to discover they're considering a peace overture from their enemy. Worse, when she returns to her home planet of ReDawn, she find her own people falling into exactly the same trap. With her mentor captured, she turns to her new friends to help: can Alanik, FM, Jorgen and Rig coax an ancient technology into life in time to save both their planets from disaster?And in Evershore, the government of Detritus is still in disarray following Superiority treachery, and no word has come from Spensa, on her mission deep in the Nowhere, leaving Alanik, Jorgen, FM and Rig to pick up the pieces. So when the Kitsen send word from the planet Evershore, saying they have some humans and wish to return them, they have to decie if the strange message can be trusted . . . A gripping collection of novellas, told from the perspectives of three different characters, these superb adventures are essential Skyward reading!

Return to the planet Detritus with FM, Alanik, and Jorgen in this must-have three-novella collection featuring exclusive character art and deleted scenes from Skyward with commentary from Brandon Sanderson. Journey with Skyward Flight to Detritus--humanity's final refuge from the hostile Galactic Superiority government. In Skyward, Spensa Nightshade became a starfighter pilot in the Defiant Defense Force's Skyward Flight to battle Superiority forces. In Starsight she impersonated the alien Alanik to infiltrate a Superiority space station and steal their hyperdrives. And in Cytonic she traveled the strange dimension of the Nowhere to discover the secrets of the planet-destroying Delvers and unlock her own Cytonic powers. As she is stuck in the Nowhere, Spensa's companions FM and Jorgen in Skyward Flight are left on Detritus with a new mandate: figure out how to use the hyperdrives so that humanity can escape the planet and find allies among other species oppressed by the Superiority. First comes a distress call from Minister Cuna and other diones on the abandoned outpost of Sunreach. Alanik's people on the planet ReDawn and the Kitsen from the planet Evershore also need Skyward Flight's aid in their desperate battles. The tales of FM, Alanik, and Jorgen combine to expand the universe of the New York Times bestselling Skyward series to new action-packed heights. Once you've claimed the stars, can you keep them free?

I don't want to believe that a marriage like theirs can't be saved. I don't want to think about what that might mean for my own.When Felix Mays starts teaching cello to a young child actor, he thinks he's taking on an easy side job while Jenna recovers from having their new baby. What he gets instead is Axel Dane-a spoiled, ten-year-old prima donna who won't lift a finger without a massive dressing room and a steady supply of organic quinoa. When Felix calls in Hollywood agent Josh Rios to help him wrangle Axel, he hopes he'll be able to get a handle on his increasingly hectic life.But just as Josh and Felix form an improbable friendship, things go from hectic to out of control.Despite how excited she was to be mom to a newborn again, Jenna's struggling emotionally and Felix is at a loss to help her. Meanwhile, Josh and Anna-Marie are dealing with infertility treatments and have marital issues of their own-and that's before a baby rattlesnake gets loose in their house.Felix and Josh may be unlikely friends, but as they navigate new babies, entitled child stars, missing rattlesnakes, and mental breakdowns, they have one thing in common: They're going to do whatever it takes to save their marriages and earn their ultimate happily ever after.You are the Story is a full-length direct sequel to The Girlfriend Stage and Everything We Are. We recommend you read those two first, as You are the Story continues the stories of Felix and Jenna, as well as Anna-Marie and Josh. You are the Story contains R-rated sexual content, swearing, and references to partying and drug use. It has no cliffhanger, no breakups, and a happily ever after for both couples."Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." -Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge" THE EXTRA is] delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" -Bestselling Author Jen Greyson

Gabby wasn't sure what she expected when she became a nurse at Renaissance faire, but Ye Olde Plague of Crabs wasn't it.Gabby Mays couldn't be happier with her boyfriend Will and her new career as a nurse, but that doesn't mean life is perfect. In the three years Gabby and Will have been together, they've weathered their share of rent increases and novel rejections. Their financial situation is getting increasingly desperate-and their sex life increasingly sporadic.When Gabby takes a side job at a Renaissance faire as the on-site nurse, she thinks this will bring in a little extra money to take the pressure off Will, who is in the middle of yet another novel he's afraid will fail. But the more Gabby tries to fix things, the more things between her and Will seem to deteriorate, and Gabby can't help but feel that the problem may be, well, her. Gabby can handle too-tight corsets, stuck-up knights, and even the seemingly-spontaneous faire pubic lice outbreak. But if she loses Will, this may be the end of her fairy tale.My Faire Lady is a full-length direct sequel to The Extra, and has PG-13 rated language and sexual content, no cliffhanger, no cheating, no breakups, and a swoon-worthy happily ever after. While it's not necessary to have read all the previous books in the series, we do recommend that you read The Extra first." THE EXTRA] is delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" -Bestselling Author Jen Greyson"Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." -Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge

"Oh my god, please tell me that was not your plan."After being pushed off the stage at the VMAs last year, Alec Andreas's life hasn't gotten much better. Music fans everywhere hate him for his poor treatment of ex-girlfriend and former bandmate, Jenna Rollins.Afraid of falling into obscurity, Alec reluctantly takes a spot on the new reality show Starving with the Stars, where failing celebrities are stranded on a desert island to compete in challenges and outlast one another-and hopefully revive their flagging careers. Alec is certain that only one thing will make him likeable in the public eye; he needs to cuddle up to one of the cute girls on the island and remind all of America what a great boyfriend he can be.When he meets Jillian Fall-an aspiring Broadway actress who's become a cabaret-singing internet meme-he finds much more than the arm candy he was hoping for. And what can be the harm in reviving his career and getting the girl?Alec's falling deeper than he thought possible, but as the contestants vie for the coveted final spots in their island adventure, his schemes are brought to light. Alec's lost everything, but losing her hurts the worst.With the cameras always watching, can Alec convince Jillian he cares about her more than changing his image as pop music's most notorious liar?Starving with the Stars is a full-length, standalone romantic comedy with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a swoon-worthy happily ever after. This book features R-rated sexual content and swearing."Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." -Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush" THE EXTRA is] delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" -Bestselling Author Jen Greyson"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge

What would have happened if Felix and Jenna met in high school?Felix and Jenna have the perfect love story in Everything We Are, but what would happen if they'd met in high school, when their lives are worlds apart? In this reimagining, read about what would have happened if Jenna had attended Felix's high school in Los Angeles, and they met before rock bands or heroin addictions entered the picture.High school students Felix and Jenna are opposites in every way. Felix is a Juilliard-bound straight-A student, while Jenna's a teen mom who's out partying and sleeping with a different guy every weekend. But when they're partnered together on a parenting assignment in sex-ed, their worlds collide, and their lives will never be the same.Everything We Might Have Been is a full-length, standalone romance with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a swoon-worthy happily ever after. It is a reimagining of the love story between Felix and Jenna from Everything We Are, and can be read independently of any of the books in the series. This book features R-rated sexual content, swearing, and references to partying and drug use."Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." -Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush"Delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" -Bestselling Author Jen Greyson"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge

Felix and Jenna can't wait to start their future-but first they have to contend with their past. Newlyweds Jenna and Felix are thrilled to be touring as a married couple, even though it means learning how to be a brand-new family while on the road. They're far less thrilled about the threatening letters Jenna's been receiving from her violent ex-boyfriend, Grant-and Jenna fears her past will come back to haunt her, just when everything is going so well.The band increases security and hopes for the best, even as the pressure of the threats, the tour, and Felix's still-fledgling sobriety become overwhelming. But when disaster strikes, Felix and Jenna are each forced to confront their own demons-things they thought they'd left forever in the past. They must learn to rely on each other in their frightening new circumstances-or risk losing everything they love most.The Jenna Rollins Real Love Tour is a sequel novella to Everything We Are. It's a continuation of Felix and Jenna's love story with no cliffhanger, no cheating, no breakups, and continues their happily ever after. We recommend you read Everything We Are first, though these two can be read separately from other books in the series. This book contains PG-13 rated sexual content, swearing, and references to sexual assault, partying and drug use."Delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" --Bestselling Author Jen Greyson"Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." -Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge

Felix never believed in soul mates . . . until he met her.Felix Mays has only two goals in life-to play his cello and to stay off heroin. He's only a few weeks out of rehab and accomplishing both-barely. Then Felix meets gorgeous Jenna Rollins, single mom and half of the rising pop-star duo Alec and Jenna, who've practically been voted LA's cutest couple. Jenna offers Felix a job with the band, and it's an opportunity he can't refuse, even though his feelings for Jenna are quickly turning romantic. Then Felix learns the truth-Alec and Jenna have been broken up for over a year, and maintain their couple-image just for the fans. Jenna is falling for Felix as fast he is for her, but she and Alec have agreed not to date anyone until the band has peaked-and that's clearly years away. Felix and Jenna are determined to make it work, despite the strain on their careers, their relationships with the band, and even Felix's struggling sobriety. A situation this stressful is the last thing Felix needs-and the one thing he can't bring himself to walk away from.Everything We Are is a full-length, standalone romantic comedy with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a swoon-worthy happily ever after. It can be read independently of the first books, though the characters from books one and two appear as side characters. There is some R-rated sexual content, swearing, and references to partying and drug use."Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge"Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." -Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush"Delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" -Bestselling Author Jen GreysonVisit us at extraseriesbooks.com to join our readers' group and receive a free Extra Series book

Anna-Marie has never wanted to find love-but love's about to find her. Anna-Marie Halsey loves her job as a regular on the soap opera Southern Heat almost as much as she loves living the LA lifestyle: clubbing and partying and casually dating gorgeous men-most recently powerhouse agent Josh Rios. When Anna-Marie starts feeling more-than-casual about Josh-her signature cue to break things off-she finds a much-needed excuse to get away: a family reunion in small-town Wyoming. In Wyoming, Anna-Marie remembers why she's spent years avoiding her crazy family and claustrophobic hometown-and her ex-boyfriend, up-and-coming rock musician Shane Beckstrom, provides the perfect distraction. But when a Boy Scout troop films them nude in a hot spring, Anna-Marie finds Wyoming even more nerve-wracking than her paralyzing fear of commitment. To make matters worse, Josh Rios appears, and it's clear that commitment is exactly what he's hoping for. Anna-Marie isn't sure what she wants, but being trapped in Everett, Wyoming, with Josh, Shane, and her crazy family when her impromptu sex-tape hits the internet sure isn't it.THE GIRLFRIEND STAGE is a full-length, standalone romantic comedy. It features PG-13 rated sexual content, no cliff-hanger, and a swoon-worthy Happily Ever After."Delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" -Bestselling Author Jen Greyson"Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, THE EXTRA sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." -Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading LoungeVisit us at extraseriesbooks.com to join our readers' group and receive a free Extra Series book

What about you, Gabby Mays? What do you really want to do with your life?Gabby Mays wishes she had her future figured out, like her gorgeous roommate Anna-Marie, who has just landed a role on the hit soap opera Passion Medical. Gabby would give anything to find a career she's half as passionate about as Anna-Marie is about acting-and a love life that isn't comprised of nights with a party-sized bag of Doritos and her Netflix account.When Gabby becomes a recurring extra on Passion Medical, she finds a job she's surprisingly great at. Even better, her old crush and ex-boss-the sexy, sweet Will Bowen-is writing the scripts, allowing Gabby lots of quality flirting time at the craft services table.But between feuding divas, fake Emmys, and Gabby's growing concern that Will might not see her as anything more than a friend, her life on set is quickly becoming a drama worthy of the soaps.The Extra is a full-length, standalone romantic comedy with PG-13 rated content, no cliffhanger, and a swoon-worthy happily-ever-after."Packed with outrageous drama, family turmoil, and the tease of a love triangle, The Extra sweeps the reader into the tumultuous life of a soap opera set." -Kelly Siskind, author of New Orleans Rush"Delightful, spunky, and deliciously well-written" -Bestselling Author Jen Greyson"Walker and Patterson are the duo to beat when it comes to romantic comedy." -Rae's Reading Lounge

It's said that no one escapes from the Carmines, but Jory is determined to find a way to take down the monsters who killed her father and destroyed her life. With her friend Damon and her boyfriend Kalif by her side, Jory's painstaking plot unfolds piece by piece beneath the Carmines'ever watchful cameras and tracking devices.This task stretches Jory's skills to the limit, and every aspect of her life begins to buckle under the strain. Jory thinks she's found the key to taking down the Carmines and escaping from their influence once and for all-But following through may cost Jory everything she has left.