Shape Shifters Emerge as the New Trend in Teen Fiction.

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) November 21, 2011 -- While Vampires have held on to the top spot in Teen Fiction for what seems like an eternity, a new paranormal powerhouse is pushing them aside and claiming their place as top dog, cat,or owl, as the case may be.

Trujillo’s novel is based on a small town in Colorado where everyone is a shape shifter except the protagonist, Sahar. Legends of white wolves and blue moons surround this captivating story of self-discovery and first love. The book’s description tells it all:

“We’ve all heard them, the never-ending comparisons our parents make of us to our siblings and those around us. Why can’t you be more ambitious, Sahar? Why can’t you be more like your uncle, Sahar? Why can’t you flip into animal form like everyone else, Sahar? The small town of True North, Colorado is a serene and tranquil place if you happen to be a shapeshifter, which as it turns out, Sahar North is not. Though she’s the daughter of one of the most prominent families in town, she just doesn’t seem to fit in. Thanks to Dana, the Wicked Witch of the North, her junior year is sure to be one of utter misery and she’s counting the days to graduation when she can finally put this small town in her rearview mirror. When out of the blue, the alpha of the wolf pack, and her crush for like…ever, Cameron, starts to pay more attention to her and she manages to befriend the witch’s human cousin, Dean. Sahar doesn’t feel so alone and thinks she may just make it out of high school alive. Of course, nothing is as it seems and when dead bodies start showing up in the woods, Sahar and her family partner with the pack to solve the mystery and will stumble upon a secret the town has kept for hundreds of years. Armed with this new knowledge, Sahar will fight for her family, fight for her town, and fight for her people because when you realize what you’re fighting for nothing can stop you…right?” ~ Devine Destinies

“I’m very excited to begin something new,” said Trujillo in a recent blog post. “Is this a series? Well, it wasn’t supposed to be. The story itself is singular, told from start to finish, beginning-middle-end all in one book. The characters however, don’t seem to be accepting that. So we shall see where this small Colorado town takes me. Wherever it is, I hope you come along for the ride!”

Early reviews on Goodreads, a popular site for literary lovers that combines the social aspect of Facebook with the feel of your local book club, claim four and five stars boasting comments like, “MEET YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE BOOK!” (Gothic Angel) and “This book was a great read!!” (Candace). While it appears as though Trujillo and her ‘Shifters’ have taken a wolf-size bite out of the competition with her new release, only time will tell if Shape Shifters will remain the Alpha or some other creature will once again challenge for the top spot.

True North can be purchased from:

Devine Destinies:
http://www.devinedestinies.com/true-north/

or Amazon:
http://amzn.com/B005TTLQ14

Author’s Website: www.christytrujillo.com
Contact the author at: christytrujilloauthor@yahoo.com

Christy Trujillo     young adult fiction