The Dysasters (Dysasters Series #1)

by P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

Overview

P.C. and Kristin Cast, the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of the House of Night phenomenon, return to the scene with The Dysasters—the first action-packed novel in a new paranormal fantasy series.

Adoptive daughter of a gifted scientist, Foster Stewart doesn’t live a “normal” life, (not that she’d want to). But controlling cloud formations and seeing airwaves aren’t things most eighteen year olds can do.

Small town star quarterback and quintessential dreamy boy next door, Tate “Nighthawk” Taylor has never thought much about his extra abilities. Sure, his night vision comes in handy during games, but who wouldn’t want that extra edge?

From the moment Foster and Tate collide, their worlds spiral and a deadly tornado forces them to work together, fully awakening their not-so-natural ability - the power to control air.

As they each deal with the tragic loss of loved ones, they’re caught by another devastating blow – they are the first in a group of teens genetically manipulated before birth to bond with the elements, and worse… they’re being hunted.

Now, Foster and Tate must fight to control their abilities as they learn of their past, how they came to be, who’s following them, and what tomorrow will bring… more DYSASTERS?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250141071
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/26/2019
Series:	Dysasters Series , #1
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	510,185
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
File size:	60 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

#1 New York Times&#1 USA Today bestselling author P.C. Cast was born in the Midwest, and, after her tour in the USAF, she taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. PC is a member of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame. Her novels have been awarded the prestigious: Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award, Booksellers' Best, and many, many more. Ms. Cast is an experienced teacher and talented speaker who lives in Oregon near her fabulous daughter, her adorable pack of dogs, her crazy Maine Coon, and a bunch of horses.


Kristin Cast is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author who teams with her mother to write the wildly successful HOUSE OF NIGHT series. She has editorial credits, a thriving t-shirt line, and a passion for all things paranormal.

When away from her writing desk, Kristin loves going on adventures with her friends, family, and significant other, playing with her dogs (Grace Kelly, Sir Laurence Olivier, and Baloo), and discovering new restaurants and hobbies.

P.C. Cast is the author of the House of Night novels, including Marked, Betrayed, Chosen, and Untamed.

Ms. Cast is a #1 New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling author and a member of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame. With more than 20 million copies in print in over 40 countries, her novels have been awarded the prestigious Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers’ Best, and the Laurel Wreath.

Ms. Cast was born in the Midwest and grew up being shuttled back and forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology. After high school she joined the United States Air Force and began public speaking and writing. After her tour in the USAF, she taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. She now lives in Oregon surrounded by beloved cats, dogs, horses, and family.

Kristin Cast is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author who teams with her mother to write the wildly successful HOUSE OF NIGHT series. She has editorial credits, a thriving t-shirt line, and a passion for all things paranormal. When away from her writing desk, Kristin loves going on adventures with her friends, family, and significant other, playing with her dogs (Grace Kelly and Hobbs the Tiny Dragon), and is obsessed with her baby.

Editorial Reviews

01/14/2019

For the last year, Foster, 18, and her adoptive mother, Cora, have been on the run. Foster believes that they are hunting down the people whom they believe killed fertility expert Dr. Rick Stewart, Cora’s husband and Foster’s adoptive father. But when Cora brings Foster to Homer, Mo., to meet with high school football star Tate Taylor, Foster realizes that something else is going on. A tornado hits, and after Foster and Tate manage to send it in a different direction, they discover that they have the ability to manipulate the air. The teens travel to a remote island in search of answers, but they’re pursued by others who have element-manipulating powers and want them to help carry out a nefarious plan. The mother-and-daughter authors (the House of Night series) have successfully created a fast-paced series opener, but the inclusion of black-and-white comic book–style graphics does little to further thin characterizations. Ages 14–up. Agent: Meredith Bernstein, Meredith Bernstein Literary Agency. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

"The mother-and-daughter authors (the House of Night series) have successfully created a fast-paced series opener." - Publisher's Weekly

“This sci-fi romance offers a diverse cast and an action-packed plot; a great choice for both new adult and young adult readers. An engaging read.” - School Library Journal

“The mother-daughter writing team has a built-in audience from their phenomenally popular House of Night books; a must-buy for genre fans.” - Booklist

“I would recommend this to fans of science fiction, stormy weather, elements, superheroes, and unique plots.” - Young Adult Book Central

PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF NIGHT SERIES:

“Twilight meets Harry Potter.” —MTV.com on The House of Night series

“Both intense and thoroughly entertaining. . . . this outing will not disappoint House of Night fans.” —Kirkus Reviews on Destined

“This amazing writing pair once again weaves together a world where rising darkness threatens and brave teens risk everything.” —RT Book Reviews (4 ½ stars) on Destined

“The saga of the House of Night series continues to smolder in Burned . . . fast paced and packed with mystery, suspense, and romance, this book is a hard one to put down.” —Voya

From the Publisher

11/01/2018

Gr 10 Up–What would you do if you found out you were genetically altered as an embryo by your adoptive father to control Earth's elements? Foster and Tate were drawn to each other and now must survive to escape the Core Four, more superpowered beings genetically engineered by Foster's adoptive father, Dr. Rick. He is on a mission to control the world's climate and make millions. Foster and Tate fight to find the others like them and keep them safe from the power-hungry and drug-addicted doctor's grasp. Readers of the Casts' previous books will be excited for this new series opener. This sci-fi romance offers a diverse cast and an action-packed plot. It is a great choice for both new adult and young adult readers, as the teen protagonists are 18 and the villainous Core Four are in their 30s. VERDICT An engaging read highly recommended for young adult collections where the authors are popular.—Kayla Casiello, Woods Memorial Library, Barre, MA

School Library Journal

Despite its dramatic premise, this audiobook is a fun, lighthearted high school story much in the same spirit as the Cast duo’s HOUSE OF NIGHT series. Snarky teens must learn to harness their exceptional supernatural abilities, lest they bring “dysaster” to those they love. Narrator Emma Galvin captures the spirit of this YA fantasy with her feisty delivery and relatable voice. Her conversational tone and delivery of the interplay between the characters are the highlights of the story because she keeps the dialogue cheeky, the arguments animated, and the emotional scenes full of angst. The talented narrator and entertaining plot make this an audiobook worthy of note for fans of both the authors and the genre. N.H. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

MARCH 2019 - AudioFile

2018-11-07

Two 18-year-olds discover the elemental power that links them in this latest from the mother-daughter Cast duo (Lost, 2018, etc.).

When an aberrant tornado kills Foster's adoptive mother, Cora, and Tate's parents, their worlds violently collide. Before she dies, Cora reveals to Foster how close she is to danger—the tornado, it turns out, was no act of nature, and at the center of it all is Foster's connection to Tate and their emergent power to control the element of air. In ruthless pursuit of the terrified teens are the Core Four, powerful adults who each control one of the elements and who in turn are controlled by Foster's supposedly dead foster father. As Foster and Tate hide in the safe house that Cora left them, they begin to unravel the mystery of their abilities and those of the other six teens—a pair for each element—they must work to save. Genetic manipulation, schemes for power and domination, and the ever familiar struggle of self-discovery and connection come together in a maelstrom of a plot that moves between the bewildered teens and the dangerously desperate quartet that hunts their kind. Several characters of color feature here, but all noticeably orbit around the white protagonists as either helpers or threats. As the narrative is poised to deepen in a clearly planned sequel, hopefully so too is the representation.

A not-quite-hard sci-fi thrill for Avatar: The Last Airbender fans. (Science fiction. 14-18)

Kirkus Reviews