In the country of Eternis, fear is law-and those born with the Shifter gene are its prisoners. Branded as dangerous and subhuman, Shifters are hunted, tested, and locked away under the pretense of rehabilitation. The Government's propaganda machine ensures that Normals live in terror, believing even a household pet could secretly be a monster in disguise. On their eighteenth birthday, every citizen is tested. If the gene is active, their fate is sealed: the slums, the Shifter Rehabilitation Centre, or worse. With no rights, no protection, and nowhere to run, Shifters must choose between hiding who they are or risking everything to survive.
Jessica never asked for this life-she only wanted to escape. But when the truth stops her at the border and throws her into the heart of the resistance, she begins to see that survival might not be enough. Among rebels, outcasts, and fellow Shifters, she discovers a power she never knew she had-and a cause she never meant to fight for. As the line between freedom and fear blurs, Jessica must decide: will she keep running, or will she stand and shift the world?
Allie Carlson grew up and lives in Norfolk County, a quiet farming community nestled in Ontario, Canada. A classically trained singer with a background in Applied Music, Allie's creative passions extend far beyond the stage. Shifters: Jessica's Story is her debut novel, born from a vivid dream that refused to let go-evolving into the first installment of what she hopes will be a captivating series.When she's not writing, Allie can often be found curled up with a good book, gaming on rainy days, or exploring the outdoors with her husband, young son, and their small flock of beloved pets-including two curious cats, Nika and Cooper, and three delightfully quirky chickens: Gertrude, Edna, and Myrtle. Whether she's tending her garden, biking the back roads of Norfolk, or building worlds with words, Allie is always chasing stories-both real and imagined.
