THE SCION CHRONICLES A refreshing new series for fans of YA science fiction by the author of The Undermountain Saga. Edstrom is back again with more lovable characters, thrilling adventures, and shocking twists. DAUGHTER OF NOTHING (Book 1) Few people even know that the Scion School exists. Tucked away on a private Caribbean island, the school is host to thirty-six exceptionally gifted students, all orphans. They train and study every day to prepare themselves for an immense responsibility, to lead humankind back from the brink of extinction. At least, that’s what they’ve been told. Among the thirty-six is Jacey, 17, one of four Scions in the Eagle class. She is the favorite of the 93-year-old headmaster, Dr. Carlhagen. But when Jacey overhears a conversation between a strange visitor and one of the school’s first graduates, she learns a stunning fact about her future. One that Dr. Carlhagen has kept from all the Scions. Following the cryptic clues given to her by the school’s AI professor, Jacey races to untangle the truth of who the Scions are, and what the headmaster really means when he says they are bound for a great destiny.

In this breathtaking second book of The Scion Chronicles, 17-year-old Jacey vows to protect everyone at the Scion School from being overwritten—having their minds wiped and replaced by wealthy and secretive "Progenitors." But when a VIP progenitor arrives to overwrite a 15 year old, Jacey faces a heartbreaking choice: risk everything to save one girl or sacrifice that girl for the greater good. Seizing on Jacey's distraction, Belle makes a desperate move to secure her own safety and to claim the love of her lifelong obsession: Vaughan. But the journey to freedome leads Belle to the precipice of evil, forcing her to make an impossible decision... Who will she save? Who will she sacrifice?

Evil lurks among the Scions, waiting its moment to strike! Sister of Shadows is the third book in The Scion Chronicles. When a daring escape costs a beloved Scion's life, Jacey races alone into the outside world for help . . . and comes face to face with ghosts from her past. As suspicion casts its shadow, Jacey's friends become foes and old enemies become her only allies. Author Eric Kent Edstrom returns to the world of the Scions, bringing more of his trademark thriller pacing, shocking twists, and unique humor.

The jaw-dropping final book in The Scion Chronicles! The final battle has come. Dr. Carlhagen lies in wait in his hidden compound on the island of St. Lazarus. Jacey races from dark forces intent on destroying her while her true love Humphrey carries the safety of all Scions on his shoulders. And in a struggle invisible to all but herself, Belle clings to he last shreds of her humanity. Scions of Sacrifice sprints head-long to an explosive climax guaranteed to leave you breathless.