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ABOUT THE BOOK
Eighteen-year-old Becky and her best friend, Meghan, can’t wait to join the army and start their basic training in September. Becky especially yearns to leave her rundown neighbourhood in Langley, British Columbia, as it will soon become flooded by rising sea levels. But when they head to Reunion Square to meet their friends, Connor and Robert, disaster strikes and their lives are changed forever.
A massive earthquake ignites widespread panic, and people start to run in fear of a tsunami. Becky and Connor are separated from Meghan and Robert. Forced to leave the area, Becky and Connor find her brother, Tommy, and they make their way back to the siblings’ home in hopes that Meghan and Robert are going there too. But as they wait for their friends, Langley goes up in flames and the trio must flee by car.
With nowhere else to go, they decide to head to Winnipeg, Manitoba, where Becky’s parents are staying. En route, they learn that a deadly new virus, with horrific symptoms, is tearing through British Columbia. They will have to make it to Manitoba before the borders close. Meanwhile, Tommy suffers severe drug withdrawal and shares a devastating confession with Becky. Tension rises as fear grips the country and more disasters impede their way. How will they possibly survive?
A massive earthquake ignites widespread panic, and people start to run in fear of a tsunami. Becky and Connor are separated from Meghan and Robert. Forced to leave the area, Becky and Connor find her brother, Tommy, and they make their way back to the siblings’ home in hopes that Meghan and Robert are going there too. But as they wait for their friends, Langley goes up in flames and the trio must flee by car.
With nowhere else to go, they decide to head to Winnipeg, Manitoba, where Becky’s parents are staying. En route, they learn that a deadly new virus, with horrific symptoms, is tearing through British Columbia. They will have to make it to Manitoba before the borders close. Meanwhile, Tommy suffers severe drug withdrawal and shares a devastating confession with Becky. Tension rises as fear grips the country and more disasters impede their way. How will they possibly survive?
About the author
Y. C. Leung was born in Hong Kong and raised in both Hong Kong and Calgary, Alberta. Always curious to learn something new, she earned a Certificate in Creative Writing from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Her first book, Spark, was written out of her love of dystopian novels and thriller movies. She lives in Calgary with her spouse and two daughters.
Editorial Reviews
"There is a sense of urgency and imminent danger that permeates the narrative, fueling motivation and creating the adventure that transforms the story into a page-turner as readers follow the characters resolutely but painfully heading towards hope, uncertainty brushing the edges of their hearts. Spark is an immersive journey that follows the transformation of young characters as they escape from a natural disaster towards solace." - The Book Commentary
"The story grabs readers from the beginning with its realistic worldbuilding and well-crafted characters, and the apocalyptic elements are thoroughly believable within the constructs of the story. Leung is good at depicting her characters’ inner turmoil, bringing out their self-doubts, fears, wants, and passions. And she’s equally good at examining human drama, young adult predicaments, drug abuse, familial bonds, friendship, and relationships. Her characters are realistic and emotionally compelling." - The Prairies Book Review
"Dramatic and shocking events are sure to take even the most astute readers by surprise throughout Becky’s wild journey, as her misfortunes continue to pile up. Taking cataclysm and tragedy to the extreme, Leung maintains a high level of suspense for a book that moves at such an energetic pace. Those looking for an exciting, action-filled disaster thriller will find Spark to be a novel that doesn’t disappoint in either disasters or thrills." - Indies Today
"Author Y.C. Leung moves the story along a detailed and well-crafted plotline, full of twists and turns such that there are no dull moments. The author does a fantastic job of keeping the readers engaged right from the beginning. Throughout the book, the characters go through many life-changing events, catastrophes, and inner turmoil, thereby making the story very engaging and realistic. The story covers multiple coming-of-age themes, like self-doubt, inner turmoil, embracing one's identity, making life-altering decisions, drug abuse, and relationships." - Literary Titan
"The story grabs readers from the beginning with its realistic worldbuilding and well-crafted characters, and the apocalyptic elements are thoroughly believable within the constructs of the story. Leung is good at depicting her characters’ inner turmoil, bringing out their self-doubts, fears, wants, and passions. And she’s equally good at examining human drama, young adult predicaments, drug abuse, familial bonds, friendship, and relationships. Her characters are realistic and emotionally compelling." - The Prairies Book Review
"Dramatic and shocking events are sure to take even the most astute readers by surprise throughout Becky’s wild journey, as her misfortunes continue to pile up. Taking cataclysm and tragedy to the extreme, Leung maintains a high level of suspense for a book that moves at such an energetic pace. Those looking for an exciting, action-filled disaster thriller will find Spark to be a novel that doesn’t disappoint in either disasters or thrills." - Indies Today
"Author Y.C. Leung moves the story along a detailed and well-crafted plotline, full of twists and turns such that there are no dull moments. The author does a fantastic job of keeping the readers engaged right from the beginning. Throughout the book, the characters go through many life-changing events, catastrophes, and inner turmoil, thereby making the story very engaging and realistic. The story covers multiple coming-of-age themes, like self-doubt, inner turmoil, embracing one's identity, making life-altering decisions, drug abuse, and relationships." - Literary Titan
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