Book Blitz | The Midnight Society by Rhonda Sermon

The Midnight Society (The Midnight Chronicles #1)
by Rhonda Sermonmon
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy
Release Date: May 31st 2016

Summary from Goodreads:

Witness protection has a protocol for dealing with every situation—except magic. 

Fifteen-year-old Cate's life has been monitored since her new identity was created five years ago. She's spent countless hours learning how to deal with potential threats and dangerous situations. None of which is any use when everyone around her is suddenly frozen like statues at the bus stop. 

As Cate attempts to make sense of the frightening scene, a mysterious group of teenagers appear out of thin air. They are intrigued she’s not affected, but focus on completing their deadly mission, using baffling powers before they vanish again. 

When the group seeks her out the next day, Cate is drawn into a world filled with sorcery and time travel. After she accidentally brings a cheerleader back from the dead, her incredible powers are revealed. Cate is shocked to discover she has a pivotal role to play in a centuries-old battle between two mortal enemies which threatens to destroy her entire world.

With the distinction between good and evil blurred, she’s faced with the excruciating choice of which side to join. Cate can save her family or protect thousands of people from death. She can't do both. Will she risk destroying innocent lives to save the ones she loves?

The Midnight Society is the first book in The Midnight Chronicles series of young adult urban fantasy novels. If you like original butt-kicking heroines, fast-paced urban fantasy action, and unpredictable time travel twists, then you’ll love Rhonda Sermon’s refreshing, entertaining series starter. 

The Midnight Society was originally released as Timesurfers. This book has a new name, new cover and additional content.  

Excerpt

Eve threw her arms around Cate with so much force, they collided with a group of students from their school standing at the bus stop. “I rushed to find you the second I heard. Are you okay?”

Cate disentangled herself from her friend’s overzealous bear hug. “What are you talking about?”

The mobile phones from the nearby students beeped in quick succession and they looked from their glowing screens to Cate.

Eve’s eye’s widened, and she snatched Cate’s phone from her hand just as it beeped. “Before you read that text, remember I may be your only friend, but I’m an awesome one. It’s not like you need a boyfriend. You’ve got me.”

Unfortunately, that wasn’t true. Cate’s witness protection rules specifically stated she needed a boyfriend. Her breath, mixed with the freezing air, created smoke as she exhaled. “Let me see the text.”

“Prepare yourself.” Her friend squeezed her eyes shut and held the phone out for Cate to read the new text message. 

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Advance Praise:

"Sermon has done a brilliant job. All her characters are realistic and breathe a certain kind of wisdom - Marne Smith.

"WOW! This novel took me on an amazing ride... I recommend it to anyone looking for a new fun read" - SandraTheBookWorm.

"A unique, fast paced and compelling read with a very quirky and cool main character that has kick ass rainbow coloured hair" – MollieTheReader

"One of my favourite fantasy novels" - RachelReads

"Hands down the best Indie Book I've read" - Meleika - EndlessPagesinc

The letter I received from my future self

Dear 2010 Rhonda,

You’ve just started writing a YA fantasy novel. I know this because I’ve already written it. High fives all round. Despite a flair for doing everything wrong numerous times, it turned out okay. People you don’t know are buying it and reading it. The cover is gorgeous!

Because I love you I’m going to give you a few tips that will save you a lot of hair pulling.

1.       Firstly the last Harry Potter book was made into two movies and they were both amazing.

2.       A bit of housekeeping. You are still married to the same man and live in the same house. Both kids are healthy and doing fine. Your parents are alive and well. They just sold their house and are moving. You are now FIFTY KG lighter and a size 8!

3.       Congratulations on finding something that you absolutely love. Thank goodness you don’t know how bad that first chapter you wrote is. It’s 1000 times worse than you think. Please research point-of-view.

4.       Time travel, wizards and zombies...yes you got them all in there.

5.       You will rewrite the first chapter of Timesurfers over 200 times. Absolute truth.

6.       Cate will often be moody, annoying, whiney and a bit self absorbed. So like a real teenager. Her powers will evolve as you go. Then one day as you’re listening Cher on the radio it will come to you.

7.       Austin will be the most difficult character to work with. The boy has serious swagger. His look, his dialogue everything will be hard work. But in the end people will love him. Go figure.

8.       Jonah will always be your favourite character. But you knew that already.

9.       Eve will scream PLOT TWIST at the most unexpected moment. It will be brilliant.

10.   Rose is a complete bad ass. She says all the things you wish you could say to people.

11.   When you get to Chapter 15 and realise there is no plot to your story. Step away from your laptop carefully. This is actually the best thing that could have happened. Trust me. You will go through all the stages of grief before that becomes apparent.

12.   To get the finished 91,627 words you will write well over a million.

13.   I know a pen name seems like a good idea now, but when you set up your social media and start your cover artwork use your own name. I can’t tell you how much time and money that will save you.

14.   Ignore the person who is mean the first day you join TBNW. You will meet a fabulous group of super talented writers who you now call your friends. Don’t let it worry you when they write and release 4, 5 or maybe 6 books while you’re still working on your first.

15.   Ebooks – They are here to stay don’t let anyone tell you different.

16.   The lotto numbers next week are... (Yep I’m still hilarious!)

Love 2016 Rhonda

About the Author

Rhonda Sermon lives in the mostly sunny Perth, Western Australia with her husband and two children. 
Her debut young adult urban fantasy novel Timesurfers was a finalist in the Young Adult category and overall runner up in the The Strongest Start 2012 Contest hosted by TheNextBigWriter.com. 
On the good days, she adores writing, on the challenging days, it's still awesome.
Her two ragdoll cats can often be found helpfully walking over her keyboard, chasing her mouse or generally complaining loudly about the lack of priority their needs are being given.
She's a big Harry Potter fan, loves everything the talented Cassie Clare writes and her fav Aussie author is Jessica Shirvington. Her 11 and 13 year old children read ALL the time so she is always on the lookout for new and exciting books.

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