A Prequel to Book 1 of the Alissa Awakens Series

They told her no, again and again. But every rejection only fueled her fire. Alissa was born to break barriers – and nothing could stop her.

Growing up in the Great Depression, Alissa dreamed of discovery when the world demanded conformity. Girls weren’t meant to be scientists. They were meant to stay home, quiet and obedient, But alissa refused to bend.

Ridiculed for her ambition and warned she’d never be accepted, she pushed harder. Through hardship, heartbreak, and war, she clung to her calling. Friendships faded, forbidden love broke her heart, and every setback only sharpened her resolve.

This is more than the story of a girl chasing dreams. It is the story of defiance against impossible odds – and the beginning of a journey that would inspire generations.

The unforgetable prequel to Skirting the Edge – a story that will stay with you long after the last page.