Influence

"Exciting! Captivating! Couldn't put it down!" ★★★★★

If you could manipulate the reality of others, would you?

Kaylin has been on the run for nearly half of her life, hiding her untapped abilities from the relentless forces that hunt her. When rescuing a mysterious stranger risks exposing the depths of Kaylin's power, she quickly learns that this harsh, new world will no longer allow her to remain hidden.

Surviving has never been easy, but resisting is deadly.

In a future where greed and corruption have torn society apart, ruthless sector groups manipulate and oppress the masses by abusing gifted youths, known as Influencers. With the ability to shift the mindset of others and bend the populace to the will of their masters, these teens are high-value targets to be acquired and controlled at any cost. Now, war is being waged by the sector groups to expand their reach and consolidate power. Though only wanting to create a new life for herself, Kaylin may be the only one who can stop them from enslaving the rest of humanity.

But will fighting back cost Kaylin everything?

Influence is the first novel in the Influence series, a sci-fi, dystopian epic brimming with fast-paced action, suspenseful intrigue and a touch of romance, all propelled by an inventive and unique story concept. If you are a The Maze Runner or Hunger Games fan, then an exciting new journey awaits you!

David R. Bernstein is an author of sci-fi and young adult fiction. After several years in the Pacific Northwest, he recently returned to his native southern California to focus on writing. David has three wonderful children and has been happily married to his beautiful wife for over ten years. When he's not writing or researching his next story, you'll most likely find him wrestling with their kids around the house, working out at the gym, or hooping it up on the local basketball courts. Follow David's work on the Influence series! Visit www.davidrbernstein.com for exclusive content and updates.