Zarya: Last hope for her parents and Cydnus by Jackiem Joyner

Zarya is only fifteen, but her planet's fate lies in her hands. Will she stop Gerik and his secret weapon in time to save the people?

Governed by a brutal military, Cydnus is an advanced desert planet with drones and flying killing machines. Buildings that claw high into the sky. Everything is under surveillance and everyone is controlled by this system. It’s a fact, the way of life, and no one dares question it.

That is, until Zarya's father confronts Gerik, the planet’s sadistic, chief military officer. Immediately, he's silenced and never heard from again.

In a desperate search to find her parents, Zarya uncovers a plot by Gerik to release a lethal weapon against the people, killing half the population. The weaker half with inferior DNA. Using her father's research and detailed specs of the technology used by the military, she is Cydnus's only hope.

Equipped with Sochi, her AI-powered flying airboard, and accompanied by her high school friends, Zarya sets out on a journey to find her family, stop Gerik, and save her home from certain destruction.

Zarya - Cydnus Final Hope brings readers a stunning adventure of teen survival led by a strong female heroine like no other.

About The Author

Jackiem Joyner has loved Science Fiction ever since he was a child, fascinated by all the stories and imaginations of futuristic worlds. But it wasn't until later in his life, after experiencing huge success in the recording business, that he decided to put pen to paper - the result of which is his debut novel, Zarya.

Gathering from his experiences traveling the world as a recording artist, he developed a knack for good science fiction stories after reading several books a month. Having used and operated many devices from the future, he incorporated exciting equipment and imaginary scientific ideas into dramatic thrillers that are sure to keep readers on edge.

Jackiem was born in Norfolk, Virginia and spent most of his young adult life in Syracuse New York before moving to Los Angeles, California where he currently resides. In addition to writing fun stories, Jackiem Joyner has experienced huge success as a recording artist, with multiple songs peaking at number 1 on the billboard charts and 5 international records released.