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  Waning Moon

  Book One

  of

  The Chronicles of Lily Carmichael

  Trilogy

  By

  PJ Sharon

  This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, business establishments, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

  Cover stock photo by Big Stock Photos

  Cover Design by The Killion Group

  Waning Moon

  Copyright 2012 by PJ Sharon

  Table of Contents

  Acknowlegements

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Chapter 17

  Chapter 18

  Chapter 19

  Chapter 20

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Chapter 30

  Chapter 31

  Chapter 32

  Chapter 33

  Chapter 34

  Chapter 35

  Chapter 36

  Chapter 37

  Chapter 38

  Excerpt of SOUL REDEMPTION

  About PJ

  Acknowledgements

  I’d like to thank my editors, Jane Haertel and Carol Lacoss who are ever diligent with their red pens, my beta readers Gina Beach, Pete Willett, and Debbie Cole, who lovingly tell me when I’ve done it right, and my husband Addy, who is my constant support and encouragement—and one fabulous cook.

  Writers will tell you that creating a book is not a solitary endeavor. Without the support of other writers, critique partners, and organizations like CTRWA, YARWA, Indie Romance Ink, and all of the awesome writer’s loops I belong to, I would not be able to do what I do. Thanks gang; you’re the best!

  Lastly, I’d like to thank my pals Pete and Winnie, whose steadfast friendship and visionary thinking helped in the creation of this story.

  Dedication

  To my sons, Chris and AJ, who give me hope that the next generation has the courage, compassion, and conviction to face whatever challenges come their way.

  Other Books by PJ Sharon

  Pieces of Love

  Heaven Is For Heroes

  On Thin Ice

  The Girls of Thompson Lake (Box Set)

  Savage Cinderella

  The Chronicles of Lily Carmichael Trilogy

  Soul Redemption

  Waning Moon

  Western Desert

  Healing Waters

  THE CHRONICLES OF LILY CARMICHAEL-BOOK ONE

  WANING MOON

  In the year 2057, in a post-apocalyptic world where a polar shift threatens the survivors of a widespread pandemic with extinction, sixteen-year-old genetically enhanced Lily Carmichael has more immediate problems. Her uncle is dying of cancer and her healing abilities are ineffective against the blood ties that bind them. In order to find a cure, Lily must leave the protection of her quiet town and journey to the trading city of Albany, all while avoiding the Industry, an agency that would like nothing better than to study and exploit her abilities.

  Seventeen-year-old Will Callahan has been searching for his father since severe storms blasted through the Midwest, killing his mother and sister. When he learns that his father may be in the city, he catches a ride with Lily, a girl who has come to his rescue more than once. As the two embark on a dangerous journey, the tension between them grows. But the secrets Will’s keeping could put Lily in far more danger than traveling to the city with him, and if he was any kind of man, he would have told her to run the minute she found him.

  The Chronicles of Lily Carmichael

  Book One

  WANING MOON