Justina Ireland
Justina Ireland is an American author known for her works in young adult fiction, particularly in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. She is best known for her novel 'Dread Nation' and its sequel 'Deathless Divide', which explore an alternate history of the United States during the Reconstruction era with a zombie twist. Ireland has also contributed to the Star Wars franchise with several novels and is recognized for her efforts to promote diversity in literature.
Books
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1. Dread Nation
Rise Up
Set in an alternate post-Civil War America where the dead rise from the battlefields, the story follows Jane McKeene, a fierce and skilled young woman trained at Miss Preston's School of Combat for Negro Girls. Tasked with protecting the living from the undead, Jane navigates a society still grappling with racial tensions and inequality. As she uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens both the living and the dead, Jane must rely on her wits and combat skills to survive and protect those she loves in a world where danger lurks at every turn.
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