When Rebecca receives a mysterious note from an unknown source, she has no idea how it will change her life. There is no doubt that Gina Marinello-Sweeney's striking debut will remain with you long after the last page. Gina lives in southern California, where she is at work on the next volume in The Veritas Chronicles, as well as a short story collection.10 Problems in the Traditionalist Movementīeautifully woven through poetic prose, charmingly witty descriptions, and the extraordinary journey shared by the two main characters, Rebecca Veritas and Peter Asturian, readers are thrust into unparalleled vistas full of whimsical wonder and poignancy. In her spare time, she enjoys producing videos, going to the beach, reading, and traveling. Graduating summa cum laude, Gina holds credentials in both elementary education and Spanish. Although unable to attend this event, a presentation of the poems was well-received at another scholarly event that same year. In 2009, she was asked to present some original Spanish poems at an international literature conference in Costa Rica. Gina is also an avid poet in both the English and Spanish languages. Her dream of publication came true in 2013. As her own stories were “checked out” by family and friends, she dreamed of a day in which her stories would be available in public libraries worldwide. Gina has been writing ever since she was a little girl and turned her bedroom into a “library,” complete with due date slips and a check-out stamp. The first book in the series, I Thirst, received the 2013 YATR Literary Award for Best Prologue from Young Adult Teen Readers. Gina Marinello-Sweeney is the author of The Veritas Chronicles, a YA trilogy. Readers will delight in their encounter with characters old and new in this suspenseful conclusion to The Veritas Chronicles, a story of humanity, forgiveness, and healing that serves as a timeless reminder that the simple intermissions that give life meaning may never be cast aside. As they calculate their revenge, the paradigm shifts, bringing it full circle, to the very beginning of the story. Yet, as she begins to find healing in this idyllic setting, malevolent forces threaten the quiet serenity of its majestic landscape. When an unexpected visit from an old friend one fateful summer sends Rebecca on a journey almost 2,000 miles from home, she will discover that the greatest change of all may be recalling who you truly are.

Reeling from the painful reality of recent events, she settles into her new life with neat precision, a practical choice conveniently removed from memories that her childlike nature and romantic heart might otherwise indulge.

Twenty-four-year-old Rebecca Veritas is a clinical psychologist, quickly establishing herself as a young success with her own thriving practice in a comfortable area of town. 10 Problems in the Traditionalist Movement

Peter by Gina Marinello-Sweeney