Recall Initiated
by Karen L West
Former Army intelligence officer Lydia Jordan knows the difference between failure and design. When the power grid collapses without warning, she recognizes the signature of intent—and the mark of a system meant to outlive its creators.
Fleeing a society unraveling into fear and violence, Lydia uncovers Labyrinth, an autonomous preservation network seeded decades earlier to intervene when humanity became its own extinction event. Labyrinth doesn’t wage war. It calculates. It protects. And when threatened, it removes obstacles.
Including people.
Given access to its control architecture, Lydia is offered a set of futures, each one efficient, survivable, and horrifying in its own way. Total extinction. Managed survival. Permanent oversight. Or a dangerous fifth option that allows humanity to remain … flawed, violent, and free.
But Labyrinth was never built to relinquish control.
Recall Initiated: Lydia’s Choice blends post‑collapse survival, hard science fiction, and ethical suspense into a story about power, responsibility, and the quiet, stubborn refusal to let humanity be reduced to a spreadsheet.
Perfect for readers who enjoy intelligent, character‑driven sci‑fi with real moral weight.
What readers are saying
“Recall Initiated: Lydia’s Choice blends post collapse survival, hard science fiction, and ethical suspense into a story about power, responsibility, and the quiet, stubborn refusal to let humanity be reduced to a spreadsheet. Perfect for readers who enjoy intelligent, character driven sci fi with real moral weight. ”
— InkShift Review
More books by Karen L West
Sekoia Shifters
When former Navy investigator and wolf shifter Cree Wilson returns home to the quiet community of Sekoia, she expects little more than lost hikers, petty disputes, and long nights of patrol. What she finds instead is a shattered family, four children hiding in the forest, and a truth the shifter councils would rather bury.
Hunted for what they are, the Buck children have survived the unthinkable—guided by their eldest brother’s fierce determination and the land itself. As Cree shelters them, Sekoia begins to close ranks, revealing a town built not on bloodlines or pack politics, but on loyalty, courage, and choice.
When hired hunters arrive to finish what was started, the community must decide where justice truly lies: with distant councils that value secrecy—or with the people willing to stand in the street and say no.
Sekoia Shifters is a powerful urban fantasy about found family, moral courage, and what happens when a town decides to protect its own—no matter the cost.
Joline of Cold Lake
The Earth Remembers
Seventeen‑year‑old Joline Clark wakes alone in the frozen ruins of Cold Lake with no memory of who she is or where her family has gone. All she has is a handful of photographs she doesn’t recognize, and a strange gray‑and‑black striped cat named Zephyr—who can talk, and who refuses to tell her everything he knows.
Earth is no longer ruled by humans. The Vellnaih—non-human overlords with the power to erase memories and break entire cities—keep humanity scattered, fearful, and controlled. And now they’re hunting her.
As Joline journeys through a wasteland of ice, ruins, and shattered settlements, fragments of her past begin to surface. The land itself seems to respond to her presence, stirring with a power she doesn’t understand—and one the Vellnaih fear. When a Vellnaih Priest closes in, Joline realizes the truth: she isn’t just searching for her family.
She’s running from what she is becoming.
With Zephyr at her side and the earth whispering beneath her feet, Joline must uncover who she was, what Cold Lake took from her, and why an empire is determined to never let her remember.
Because some memories aren’t meant to stay buried.
Raura, Riddick, & John
Kin of Mist & Stone
When warrior Raura is exiled for blood that no longer fits the world’s rules, she flees into the wild. Wounded, hunted, and haunted by visions of stars that don’t belong to her sky. What answers her flight is not mercy, but change.
A voice in her mind—Riddick, the wolf who has always guarded her soul. A falling star—John, a small warbeast forged for battle, bound by loyalty instead of command.
And a path leading into mist-choked mountains where ancient pacts, living stone, and forgotten kin still listen.
Kin of Mist and Stone is the beginning of a powerful fantasy journey where survival is not conquest—and the world listens to those who refuse to dominate it.
✨ Perfect for readers who love:
Found family and soul-bonds
Shapeshifters and elemental magic
Quiet, character-driven epic fantasy
Animal companions with agency and heart
Stories where consent, balance, and choice matter
Tommy the Squirrel
Gets Lost in a Snowstorm
Welcome to the enchanting world of Tommy the Squirrel, a lovable young squirrel who lives in a beautiful park at Cypress Lake. Surrounded by towering trees, colorful leaves, and a lively group of woodland friends, Tommy’s days are filled with adventure—and gentle lessons every child can relate to.
Perfect for read‑aloud, early readers, and family story time, the Tommy the Squirrel series blends adorable animal adventures with meaningful themes that spark conversation between parents and children.
📘 Book #1: Tommy the Squirrel Wants to Be Human
Tommy watches the humans in the park and begins to wonder—what would it be like to be one of them? As his imagination runs wild, Tommy learns an important lesson: being exactly who you are is something to celebrate. (only available via publisher at this time)
❄️ Book #2: Tommy the Squirrel: Lost in a Snowstorm
As the seasons change and winter approaches, Tommy’s playful curiosity takes him a little too far from home. When a sudden snowstorm rolls in, Tommy finds himself lost and alone in the woods.
With courage—and by remembering the wisdom his family shared—Tommy learns how to stay safe until help arrives. This heartfelt story reassures young readers that listening, thinking calmly, and trusting loved ones can make all the difference.
Tommy the Squirrel
Goes to Michigan
🚐 Book #3: Tommy the Squirrel Goes to Michigan
Spring has arrived, and Tommy is ready for new adventures! When curiosity leads him into an unexpected RV trip, Tommy finds himself far from Cypress Lake—and even farther from home.
With new sights, new experiences, and plenty of challenges, Tommy learns about friendship, courage, and the importance of finding his way back to the people who care about him most.
💛 This story highlights:
Adventure and discovery
The pull of home and family
Friendship and resilience
Shifters of Yellowstone
Teagan Blaidd never belonged—not to her family, not to her town, not even to herself. Orphaned as a baby and raised by strangers, her life has been a series of unanswered questions and silent struggles. But when a violent kidnapping shatters her fragile world, Teagan’s journey takes her from the shadows of Missouri to the wild heart of Montana, where the truth is as untamed as the land itself.
In the forests bordering Yellowstone, Teagan discovers a legacy she never imagined: she is a wolf shifter, descended from ancient Welsh royalty, and the last hope of a family line nearly erased by betrayal. As she learns to embrace her true nature, Teagan finds allies among shifters of all kinds—wolves, foxes, bears, and more—each with their own secrets and scars.
But danger is never far behind. Ruthless enemies from across the world covet her bloodline, and old wounds threaten to tear her new family apart. With the help of her grandfather, a loyal pack, and the strength she never knew she possessed, Teagan must fight for her freedom, her future, and the home she’s always longed for.
Quantum Relic
Tower Key
QUANTUM RELIC: TOWER KEY, a fantasy/science fiction novel with series potential that combines the archaeological discovery of Brandon Sanderson’s Skyward with the anti-authoritarian conspiracy of Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen.
The year is 4536 AD. Beneath a forgotten mound in the Midwest, Relic Seeker Brenna uncovers more than rusted tools and broken pottery—she finds secrets that could rewrite the fate of Earth itself. Guided by her clockwork companion Menobo and driven by questions her mentors fear to ask, Brenna’s dig becomes a rebellion against the Archive Ring’s surveillance and the lies of sanctioned history. As she unearths artifacts that defy explanation and unlocks a dormant AI Core, Brenna and her unlikely allies must decide what to risk for the truth. Is Earth truly dead, or was its story edited by those in power? The answers lie buried in the soil—and in the courage to choose freedom over obedience. Quantum Relic: Tower Key is a tale of discovery, defiance, and the hope that every whisper of truth can crack the walls of control.
Kelisa's Adventures
The Road to Caste Wyegate
Embark on an epic journey with Kelisa and her younger brother, Tif, as they're cast out of their village and thrust into a world of danger, ancient secrets, and magical creatures. With only their wits, courage, and a mysterious legacy to guide them, they must navigate treacherous forests, forge unlikely alliances, and discover their true destinies. Will they survive the trails ahead and unlock the power within to change their world forever?
This is Book 1 in a two book series. Book two "The Mysterious Howloifrea"
Tif's Adventures
Mysterious Howloifrea Unveiled
Step into a world where the forests whisper, the mountains test every step, and the bonds between humans, Kahti, Tarktos, and the mysterious Howloifrea will shape the fate of all. Follow Kelisa, Tif, and their friends as they navigate exile, forge unlikely alliances, and face the ultimate challenge: building trust where fear once ruled. With breathtaking adventure, heartfelt friendships, and a tapestry of magical creatures, this coming-of-age fantasy will sweep you away and leave you longing for the next flight. Are you ready to answer the mountains call?
The Heart of Cegylth
In a world where dragons are nearly extinct and hope is a fading legend; the last eggs of Queen Enesrax lie hidden beneath the sands—waiting for those destined to awaken them.
Thrust into a destiny never imagined, Leekora, a young tracker haunted by loss, bonds with a golden dragon hatchling. Alongside a diverse group of survivors—orphans, outcasts, and dreamers—swept into the heart of Wyrmbane Academy. A sanctuary perched atop ancient cliffs, they train to become the next generation of dragon riders.
But as the new heir’s forge bonds with their dragons, old shadows stir. Slaver ships prowl the coast, a mysterious sickness threatens the young, and ancient prophecies whisper of a coming darkness only the bravest can defy. To protect their newfound family and the fragile hope of their world, Leekora, and her companions must master their gifts, unravel the secrets of the past, and discover what it truly means to be heirs of Enesrax.
The legacy of dragons is not just in their fire—but in the courage to rise, the strength to unite, and the will to shape a future from the ashes of the old.
The Guardian of Lathos
When twelve-year-old Sasha is dragged into the city of Lathos for the Telling of Currents—a ceremony meant to reveal every child’s magic—she discovers that she is different in a way no one expects. The water does not rise for her. It listens.
Cast out by society and claimed by the land itself, Sasha learns that the river she loves is in danger. A powerful king plans to bend it to his will, no matter the cost to the world beyond the city walls. As ancient forces awaken and the balance of nature begins to fracture, Sasha must choose whether to remain hidden—or stand as something the world has long forgotten.
Bound to an ancient guardian spirit and guided by patience rather than power, Sasha’s journey is one of quiet strength, fierce loyalty, and the truth that protection does not always roar.
GUARDIAN OF LATHOS is an adult crossover eco-fantasy. It will appeal to readers who enjoyed the intricate world-building and nature-based magic of Rebecca Ross’s A River Enchanted and the defiant, powerful heroine in T. Kingfisher's Nettle & Bone.
Tali the Artifact Seeker
In the year 3201, Earth is a world unraveled—where magic has invaded technology, cities are broken, and survival is a daily gamble. In the ruins of Kago, Tali scavenges for artifacts—fragments of the old world that still hum with forgotten power. Each relic is a ticket to another day, but also a magnet for danger, as ruthless gangs and desperate survivors prowl the shadows.
When a chance encounter with a mysterious cat named Kixar reveals to Tali that she is more than just a survivor, she’s thrust into a quest that could change everything. Together with unlikely allies—a patched-together boy named Tobbie and the enigmatic Kixar—Tali must navigate a landscape where trust is rare, magic is wild, and every choice could mean life or death.
But as Tali discovers the secrets of the artifacts and the truth about her own power, she faces a question bigger than survival: Can she help heal a world that’s forgotten how to hope?
For Fans of Adventure & Found Family: If you love the grit and heart of The Hunger Games, the mystery of The Maze Runner, or the hope of The Last Cuentista, you’ll be swept into Tali’s journey—a blend of post-apocalyptic adventure, magical intrigue, and the bonds that make us stronger together.
Tali the Crystal Seeker
Tali, a determined seeker with a mysterious lavender shard, journeys through battered towns and haunted ruins alongside her loyal companions—Tobbie, whose optimism is as stubborn as his metal frame, and Kixar, a fierce guardian with secrets of his own. Together, they heal the wounded, mend broken lives, and face the darkness lurking in the hearts of desperate survivors.
But magic comes at a cost. Each healing drains Tali’s strength, and every act of kindness risks stirring resentment and danger. When the trio arrives in Lucent, a city gripped by the enigmatic Mother Adeline and her powerful Crystal Temple, they uncover a web of secrets, corruption, and enslaved children. To free the innocent and restore hope, Tali must confront her deepest fears—and discover the true power of the crystals she carries.
Will you dare to walk the road with Tali and unlock the secrets of the crystals?
Tali the Child Seeker
With unforgettable characters, dazzling creatures, and a world both wondrous and perilous, this adventure blends hope, suspense, and the fierce bonds of found family.
When the world falls apart, who will fight for the lost? Tali never asked to be a hero, but her healing powers—and her fierce loyalty—make her the only hope for a group of runaway kids hunted by ruthless scientists and wild monsters. Together, they cross dangerous lands, face memory-stealing fogs, and battle for freedom against the sinister G-Psimed labs. Every step tests their courage, friendship, and the secrets they carry. In a world where trust is rare and danger is everywhere, Tali must decide how much she’s willing to risk saving the ones who need her most.
Sanctuary of the Lost
Ty Stone, heir apparent to the Spencer Pack, finally finds his True Mate—only to lose her and uncovers a conspiracy that runs through his family. As he searches for her, Ty uncovers a web of treachery: his father and half-brother are exploiting the pack, trafficking children from beyond their borders, and abusing children within the pack.
The hunt drags him through betrayal, murder, and mayhem, forcing uneasy alliances with strangers who have no stake in the fight. With love, loyalty, and a dangerous secret on the line, Ty must decide whether to protect the fragile peace he’s built or follow the trail that could destroy everything.
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If you like stories about second chances, found family, and the journey from brokenness to belonging, this is for you. Discover how healing begins when we open our doors—and our hearts—to those in need.
📚 Read “Sanctuary of the Lost.”.
Tommy the Squirrel
Wants to be human
Tommy the squirrel loves life at Cypress Lake—until he watches a camping family arrive with bicycles, tents, and the most tempting snacks he’s ever seen. Suddenly, Tommy is sure of one thing: being human must be the best!
Determined to learn how, Tommy spends his days studying the campers, practicing their habits, and imagining adventures far beyond the park. But when a surprising new friend tells Tommy what human life is really like, Tommy begins to wonder… what would he have to give up to get everything he wants?
A warm, whimsical story set on Ontario’s beautiful Bruce Peninsula, Tommy the Squirrel: Wants to be Human gently reminds children that the very best thing you can be is yourself.
Crocus Kitchen
She inherited a house. She uncovered a legacy. And something in the shadows wants it back.
After the death of her beloved aunt, Mikayla Hart returns to the house on Crocus Lane expecting only grief, memories, and the impossible task of moving on. Instead, she finds an old mixing bowl that refuses to stay hidden—and seems to know exactly what she needs before she does.
When the bowl begins producing ingredients for long-forgotten family recipes, Mikayla discovers that her aunt’s kitchen held more than comfort. It held a secret passed down through generations of women: a quiet, powerful magic woven into food, memory, and care.
But Mikayla isn’t the only one who knows something valuable is hidden inside Crocus Kitchen.
As family secrets surface and a dark presence closes in, Mikayla must decide whether to walk away from the life she planned—or claim the strange inheritance waiting for her before it’s lost forever.
Perfect for readers who love cozy magical realism, family secrets, small-town mystery, and heartwarming fiction with a supernatural twist. Crocus Kitchen is an enchanting novel about grief, legacy, and the kind of magic that begins at home.
Jubrozan Dragon Riders
Kristy London died on Earth.
What she didn’t expect … was to wake up young again in a mystical world where dragons once ruled the skies.
Reborn as Rani, she finds herself in the ancient Dragon Keep of Jubrozan alongside the only thing that carried over from her old life—her fiercely loyal K 9 partner, Kula. But this world is not at peace. Dragons have vanished, their riders fallen to a shadowed corruption that destroyed an entire civilization.
Now the gods—known as the Duwiau—have chosen her to rebuild it.
As the newly named Master Dragon Rider, Rani must train a new generation of riders and form impossible bonds with newly hatched dragons. And unite a fractured people who no longer trust the very power meant to protect them.
But something deeper is awakening.
An ancient evil buried at the heart of the world has begun to stir—twisting dragons into monstrous forms, poisoning the land, and spreading a deadly corruption through the sacred bond between rider and dragon.
Outnumbered. Outmatched. And haunted by a lifetime of loss…
Rani must lead anyway.
Because if she fails, the dragons fall again—and this time, the world won’t survive it.
✨ Perfect for readers who love:
• Dragon rider epics and immersive fantasy worlds
• Military-trained heroines and strong female leads
• Found family, loyalty, and emotional resilience
• Stories like Eragon, Fourth Wing, and Pern—with a unique, mature emotional core
Hawken Wolf
Rise of the Taken
EARNED A BOOKY AWARD FOR BEST SCI-FI CONCEPT
Hawken Wolf was raised to disappear.
Hidden deep in the Montana mountains, his family prepared for disaster with weapons, buried supplies, escape routes, and one rule: survive what others never see coming. But nothing could have prepared Hawken for the night the sky broke open.
When alien ships strike, Hawken loses almost everything. His home is destroyed. His family is taken. His dog, Tex, is the only thing left beside him when the enemy drags him into a world of cages, tests, and brutal alien arenas.
The Overseer calls it selection.
Hawken calls it war.
Forced to fight beside captives from Earth and beyond, Hawken must learn who can be trusted and what the aliens truly want. And why his mother’s strange radio signal may be the key to freeing them all. With Tex at his side and rebellion growing in the shadows, Hawken discovers the Empire is not just building soldiers.
It is breeding weapons.
Hawken Wolf may be the one thing the invaders never saw coming.
Hawken Wolf: Rise of the Taken is a fast-paced alien invasion survival adventure filled with military sci-fi action, alien arenas, found allies, rebellion, and one loyal dog who refuses to leave his human behind.
The Girl in the Redwoods
A Rose and Clive Search & Rescue Thriller
The Girl in the Redwoods
A Rose and Clive Search & Rescue Thriller
Rose Clarke and her search-and-rescue dog, Clive, came to Crescent City for quiet.
After the trauma they survived in Minnesota, four days among the redwoods should have meant fog, ocean air, long trails, and rest. But Clive refuses to stay on the path.
Hidden inside a carved redwood tree, Rose finds five-year-old Ana alive, injured, and terrified. Ana whispers about a man called The Father, a “family” in the trees, and a friend named Ruth who may still be waiting for someone to come back.
What begins as one impossible rescue becomes something far darker. Six children are found dead in the redwoods. An illegal children’s home is uncovered in Utah. And the killer who believed he was building a family decides Rose, Clive, and the children they saved now belong in his story.
As the investigation follows them from the California coast to Rose’s Indiana farm, the danger closes in. The Father knows Clive’s name. He knows where Rose lives. And he is willing to use frightened children, carved tokens, and carefully placed traps to finish what he started.
Rose never planned to become anyone’s safe place.
But with Clive at her side, she will fight for Ana, Ruth, Rusty, and every child still afraid of the dark.
Emotional, suspenseful, and deeply rooted in the bond between a handler and her search dog, The Girl in the Redwoods is a search-and-rescue thriller about survival, found family, and the courage to keep looking when the trail turns deadly.
The Hometown Hero's Final Shot
An Indiana Small-Town Murder Mystery
Earned a Booky Award for Best Detective Procedural
In Clear Creek, Indiana, basketball is more than a sport. It is history, pride, and the dream that holds the town together.
Johnny Sinclair made that dream real.
Raised in Clear Creek, Johnny rose from a small high school gym to college basketball and the professional leagues. Yet he never forgot where he came from. Every summer, he returned home to run free camps and give local children the opportunity that changed his life.
This year, someone is waiting for him.
Sheriff Robert “Bud” Delaney finds Johnny facedown at center court inside the locked school gym. A live electrical wire has been attached to the basketball goal. Johnny’s bruised face and battered knuckles point to a recent fight.
But the electrical shock did not kill him.
Indiana State Police Detective Cat Crearo expected to spend her first day off in weeks hiking, reading, and spoiling her two Golden Retrievers. Instead, she is sent to Clear Creek to guide an inexperienced young sheriff through the biggest case of his life.
The suspects are everywhere.
A former teammate blames Johnny for the future he lost. A frightened young athlete entered the gym before dawn and vanished. Johnny’s former girlfriend is protecting a fourteen-year-old secret. His wife refuses to leave a charity event after learning he is dead.
Then Cat discovers Johnny survived the electrical trap.
Someone entered the gym after he fell.
Someone who knew he would be helpless.
Johnny Sinclair came home to give Clear Creek’s children a future. To find his killer, Cat and Delaney must uncover the jealousy, obsession, and buried secrets hiding beneath the town’s devotion to its hometown hero.