Lost Lands

5 stars ***** The writing is fast-paced and the action is relentless, making this an engaging, thrilling novel that demands to be read in one sitting. (Review InD'tale Magazine June 2015)Barbed Wire and Daisies is the first book in The Lost Land Series. Set in future rural New Zealand the tale starts in the year 2030 as oil reserves run out. Through a mother's eyes, we follow two main characters, Gen and Nate, their family and a small community, as they fight the chaos, lawlessness and looting that ensues when city-dwellers leave dwindling supplies and head into the countryside. It soon becomes survival of the fittest.Gen is a very strong, protective mother who will stop at nothing to defend her family and protect what is hers from the depraved, sometimes cannibalistic survivors who come crawling out of the cities to the countryside, in search of food.This story has it all: strong emotion, believable characters people can relate to and be rooting for, action, suspense, tears and even the odd funny moment to break the tension. It has a definite Kiwi flavour to it, which is reflected in both the dialogue, and the never give up attitude for which Kiwi's are well known. Teresa Schulz is the bestselling author of the Lost Land novels - Barbed Wire and Daisies, Avenge my Chief and The Last Haven, along with psychological thrillers Unwilling to Break, and dark fantasy thriller the Succubus. She also writes for young adults - check out the very popular children's trilogy - The Chameleon Shop. She lives with her patient partner and children in Feilding, New Zealand. A post-oil dystopian thriller series based in rural New Zealand in 2030. First book in the series is Barbed Wire and Daisies. Follow Gen and Nate MacGregor as they fight to protect their idyllic haven in the hills from the destitute in the cities after the abrupt cessation of oil.

It is now 2035 and Gen and Nate MacGregor's family have overcome the traumatic upheaval in their lives since the oil ran out. Five years on and they are finally looking forward to some 'quiet' years together. The rest of the world though, is not surviving these times quite so well as the MacGregors. Thousands have died from starvation. Wars have broken out in many countries over dwindling resources. Cities have crumbled as the world's leaders and infrastructure has failed, leaving survivors to deal with life in whatever way they can. Many who have made it this far, have done so with cunning and ruthlessness. The cruel twist of fate's knife is felt once again when newcomers to Arrow Valley betray their generosity and Gen finds herself in danger, again, of losing everything she loves. Will the strong head of this family, once again show true-grit in the face of death? Battles of the mind and heart cannot be waged with swords.Avenge My Chief is the exciting new sequel to Barbed Wire and Daisies. Teresa Schulz is the bestselling author of the Lost Land novels - Barbed Wire and Daisies, Avenge my Chief and The Last Haven, along with psychological thrillers Unwilling to Break, and dark fantasy thriller the Succubus. She also writes for young adults - check out the very popular children's trilogy - The Chameleon Shop. She lives with her patient partner and children in Feilding, New Zealand. A post-oil dystopian thriller series based in rural New Zealand in 2030. First book in the series is Barbed Wire and Daisies. Follow Gen and Nate MacGregor as they fight to protect their idyllic haven in the hills from the destitute in the cities after the abrupt cessation of oil.

Genevieve MacGregor has tried to move on from the untimely loss of her beloved husband Nate, two years past. Still, her family worry as they see the vibrant woman they knew, slip deeper into a melancholy shell. Neil, scientist and family friend, is burdened with guilt and can't bear to see the haunted look in Gen's eyes. When he hears an explosion on the northern border of the valley, Neil is first on the spot to investigate. An old woman's dying words dare to give him the hope he has been praying for. The only problem being that this Holy Grail of Redemption with Gen appeared to be residing in the Hell on Earth he had escaped from, seven years ago.The Last Haven is the third book in The Lost Land series. Teresa Schulz is the bestselling author of the Lost Land novels - Barbed Wire and Daisies, Avenge my Chief and The Last Haven, along with psychological thrillers Unwilling to Break, and dark fantasy thriller the Succubus. She also writes for young adults - check out the very popular children's trilogy - The Chameleon Shop. She lives with her patient partner and children in Feilding, New Zealand. A post-oil dystopian thriller series based in rural New Zealand in 2030. First book in the series is Barbed Wire and Daisies. Follow Gen and Nate MacGregor as they fight to protect their idyllic haven in the hills from the destitute in the cities after the abrupt cessation of oil.