Rayatana

A spaceship in disguise, An Earth girl searching for a sense of home, And a Thousand Years' War between alien races, All collide on a summer afternoon. An old movie theater welcomes Amaya in and wraps her up in the smell of popcorn and licorice. But one sunny afternoon during a matinee, the movie screen goes dark. The theater rumbles. Amaya gets trapped in the middle of an ancient alien conflict. Angry and frightened, Amaya entangles herself in a life-changing cultural misunderstanding with Sol, a young alien who keeps omitting key information, even while they're on the run from his enemies. What will it take to survive a battle between alien races involved in an ancient war? A fast-paced read for fans of Skyward, Cobra Kai, and Guardians of the Galaxy. WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT LIFTOFF: "So much fun! Liftoff is a fabulous introduction to a new world and series. Amaya's life is completely disrupted when she heads to a movie with her friends. Instead of enjoying the film, she finds herself on an alien spaceship flying to a different solar system. And things only get more complicated from there! Alien species, new technologies, a heap of expectations, family drama and a cute alien who will do anything for her change everything for Amaya. Fascinating story and I'm looking forward to more!" JEMI FRASER, AUTHOR "Amaya loves going to the movies, but one day there's an earthquake during the matinee. At least, she thought it was an earthquake. It turns out the cinema is a spaceship and she's stuck on it during liftoff. So begins her adventure. This is a fast-paced story for teens. There's plenty of adventure and excitement wrapped in an intriguing world of galactic proportions. Amaya is headstrong and stubborn. She doesn't trust easily, but she'll need to learn to trust if she's going to survive this adventure. Sol is an alien and a cutey. He is calm and even tempered. He comes across as skilled and knowledgeable, and I liked him a lot. Throw in some misunderstandings, space battles, alien races locked in an ancient war, and we have a great escapist mix." - ELLE CARDY, AUTHOR "With hints of what was to come, this action packed story carries our adventurous protagonist away from our every day world. She finds herself completely out of her element, dealing with one unexpected blow after another. A fun and totally absorbing read!" - EC MURRAY, AUTHOR "It's been a while since I had the pleasure of reading a space/alien adventure. And it lifts off (pun intended) in a movie theater, which is actually a space ship incognito. The author, Tyrean Martinson hooked me on page 1. Fast-paced and full of adventure. Amaya is abducted, accidentally, when the movie theater/space ship was escaping from their enemies. And the journey begins... I like the main characters, Amaya and the alien, Sol. These two have a connection that's endearing and gets stronger, and somewhat tricky, throughout the story. It's a nail-biter when the reader gets involved in a space battle, and then the suspense continues after the ship lands on a planet. Amaya and Sol flee into a strange and scenic landscape. Sol helps the baffled Amaya, but she's stronger than she appears. The couple have their hands full as strategic forces are desperately trying to capture them. I never leave spoilers, however, there's much more intrigue surrounding Amaya, Sol, and her family. I can't wait to read the next installment." - CATHRINA CONSTANTINE, AUTHOR

Held for crimes against the Neutral Zone, Amaya's team may fall apart while she wrestles with her powers.Amaya is supposed to bring peace to the galaxy. Which is tough when she's being held for crimes against the Neutral Zone. Her imprisonment is on her own ship with her own crew. But close quarters create tension.Honestly, her role as Rayatana is a mess.She may never get to use her powers for anything good. Not if her teacher continues to keep secrets, and not if her powers keep harming others. Putting her mother in a coma should put her in prison, but she has a mission. She wants to bring peace to her people. She needs to become the Rayatana.In this second installment of The Rayatana Series, the people groups of the Neutral Zone come together to see if they believe Amaya is truly the Rayatana, a prophesied figure who will bring either peace or war to the galaxy. Amaya's adventures delve into her internal struggle with fear and her need to understand her past so she can choose the direction of her future. Alien people groups, fast and furious world-building, and unexpected twists take readers on a page-turning ride while keeping the descriptions light for reluctant teen readers.What readers are saying about LIFTOFF: Rayatana, Book 1"This is a fast-paced story for teens...Throw in some misunderstandings, space battles, alien races locked in an ancient war, and we have a great escapist mix." -Elle Cardy, YA Fantasy Author"I love the diversity of the characters, and not just because some are alien. This series has the potential to become a new-classic, space opera series." - Toi Thomas, AuthorI enjoyed this lively adventure, a quick read that begins with a movie theater transforming into a spaceship. What a great premise!" - Carol Riggs, YA Speculative Fiction Author Tyrean Martinson lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest. She writes fantasy, sci-fi, and contemporary short stories and poems, as well as non-fiction articles. She loves to read and she loves to get outside.