‘Keep Close,’ winner of a Literary Titan Gold Book Award and a Moonbeam Award for Children’s Literature

Keep Close

Safety in numbers. Peril in the shadows.

Meteors brought the banshees—predators that hunt the alone. To save her family, Ren must lead them through a lethal wilderness where safety in numbers is the only law. One mistake means death. In this new world, you must keep close to survive.

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  • "My teen loved this survival story. Great character development and action. She really identified with the character, Ren, and became engrossed in her story. She loves thins like banshees, etc as well so this was right up her alley

    — Charley_Clemens

  • "I was completely immersed in Kristen Wade's "Keep Close," a post-apocalyptic adventure that unfolded in my mind with the vivid clarity of a film. The author's talent for crafting detailed scenes and authentic dialogue pulled me deep into this ravaged world, while the interweaving storylines of Ren, Peter, Hank, and Lee kept me invested in their survival. "

    — Sandy Paws

  • "A fast-paced, emotionally charged survival story that pulls you in from page one. Ren is a fierce, relatable protagonist, and Wade masterfully balances heart-pounding action with deep, personal stakes. The world is haunting, the characters feel real, and the tension never lets up. If you love YA, sci-fi, or post-apocalyptic fiction, this is a must-read!"

    —Amazon Customer

  • "What an imaginative, thrilling take on a dystopian novel! Kristen Wade's "Keep Close: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Adventure " was extremely well written with superb world-building and relatable characters."

    —RoseKay55