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BOOK #1 of The Verona Trilogy:Young Adult, Post-Dystopian Fiction

It's the 24th century and humans, with the help of artificial intelligences (A.I.s), have finally created the perfect post-dystopian society. To make equally perfect citizens for this world, the elders have created History Camps, full sized recreations of cities from Earth's distant pasts.

Here teens live the way their ancestors did, doing the same dirty jobs and experiencing the same degradations. History Camps teach youths not to repeat the mistakes that almost caused the planet to die. But not everything goes to plan.

In this first of a trilogy, we meet three spoiled teens in the year 2347. Hansum almost 17, is good looking and athletic. Shamira, 15, is sassy, independent and an artistic genius. Lincoln, 14, is the smart-aleck. But you don't have to scratch too far beneath the surface to find his insecurities.

These three “hard cases” refuse the valuable lessons History Camps teach. But when they are kidnapped and taken back in time to 1347 Verona, Italy, they only have two choices; adapt to the harsh medieval ways or die. The dangers are many, their enemies are powerful, and safety is a long way away. It's hardly the ideal environment to fall in love – but that's exactly what happens. In an attempt to survive, the trio risks introducing technology from the future. It could save them – or it could change history.

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"I write Post-Dystopian fiction. After society’s collapse, which is imagined in so many great dystopian stories, humans will either fade into history, with the dinosaurs, or, if it learns the right lessons, society will go on to construct a civilization to last tens of thousands of years. The books of THE VERONA TRILOGY are the exciting adventures of young people doing the latter.” -Lory Kaufman On the artistic side of Lory’s career, he’s written, acted and directed children’s theatre and musical theatre. He enjoys art, especially sculpture. He loves science fiction and historical fiction and he has been deeply involved in the green movement all across North America. All this shows through when you read his work. Lory has three grown children and works and lives in Kingston, Canada. Author website: www.lorykaufman.com

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Book Tour: The Verona Trilogy by Lory S. Kaufman (May 1 to June 30)

2/27/2014

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The Verona Trilogy is an adventurous series that takes readers along on the life-changing journey of three 24th century teens. Travel in time to 14th century Verona Italy with them and get lost in this exciting sci-fi, historical fiction tale.

Join us for this YA Post-Dystopian Fiction book tour from May 1 to June 30! If you're interested in this tour leave a comment or contact us.

Book Details:
Book Title: The Verona Trilogy by Lory S. Kaufman
Category: YA fiction
Genre: Sci-fi, Dystopian, Time Travel, Historical
Publisher: Sands of Time Publishing
Published: 2011 to 2013
Available in: Print and e-book formats
Will send books: Internationally
Tour dates: May 1 to June 30, 2014
Content Rating: PG

Book Synopses:

The LENS and the LOOKER
BOOK #1 of The Verona Trilogy:

It’s the 24th century and humans, with the help of artificial intelligences (A.I.s), have finally created the perfect post-dystopian society. To make equally perfect citizens for this world, the elders have created History Camps, full sized recreations of cities from Earth’s distant pasts. Here teens live the way their ancestors did, doing the same dirty jobs and experiencing the same degradation. History Camps teach youths not to repeat the mistakes that almost caused the planet to die. But not everything goes to plan.

In this first of a trilogy, we meet three spoiled teens in the year 2347. Hansum almost 17, is good looking and athletic. Shamira, 15, is sassy, independent and an artistic genius. Lincoln, 14, is the smart-aleck. But you don’t have to scratch too far beneath the surface to find his insecurities.

These three “hard cases” refuse the valuable lessons History Camps teach. But when they are kidnapped and taken back in time to 1347 Verona, Italy, they only have two choices; adapt to the harsh medieval ways or die. The dangers are many, their enemies are powerful, and safety is a long way away. It’s hardly the ideal environment to fall in love – but that’s exactly what happens. In an attempt to survive, the trio risks introducing technology from the future. It could save them – or it could change history.

The BRONZE and the BRIMSTONE
Book #2 of the Verona Trilogy

What could go wrong in the 14th-century for three time-traveling teens? How about – EVERYTHING!

Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln, three teens from the 24th-century, are trapped in 14th-century Verona, Italy. They’ve survived many deadly experiences by keeping their wits about them and by introducing futuristic technology into the past. Principal among these inventions is the telescope, which brought them to the attention of the rich and powerful.

But standing out can get you into unexpected – situations. The nobles of Verona now believe Hansum is a savant, a genius inventor, especially after he brings them plans for advanced cannons and black powder. Being the center of attention is great, but the potential for trouble is now exponentially greater because people are watching Hansum’s every move.

Meanwhile, artistic genius Shamira has fallen for a Florentine artist with bloody and disastrous consequences. Lincoln, considered an incompetent back home in the 24th-century, has blossomed – at least until he’s shot in the head with an arrow. And Hansum, after secretly marrying his new master’s beautiful daughter, Guilietta, is offered the hand in marriage of lady Beatrice, daughter of the ruler of Verona. To refuse could mean calamity for all the teens.

Amazingly, none of this is their biggest challenge. Because a rash illness is spreading across Verona – and it is threatening to consume everyone. Do they have a future in this past?

The LOVED and the LOST
Book #3 of The Verona Trilogy

A quest for lost love. An adventure of many lifetimes.

Hansum, Shamira and Lincoln are three 24th-century time travelers desperate to return to 14th-century Verona and reclaim their medieval family’s shattered lives. It is a mission fraught with danger and the risk of unexpected consequences for themselves and their worlds. For all three, it is a matter of the heart. For one, though, it is truly the only thing that matters, as the fate of his eternal love and the life of their unborn child is the prize to be won – or lost forever.

In this, the final book of The Verona Trilogy, our three time travelers go on the boldest adventure of their lives. They will face hardship, tragedy, and threats from sources they couldn't have imagined – all in an effort to wrestle a future from the steely grip of an unforgiving past.

Praise for The Verona Trilogy:

"I was beyond impressed with The Lens and the Looker. Kaufman did a wonderful job setting up the world of his story and creating dynamic characters... The Loved and the Lost is a perfect end to an achingly beautiful story. Kaufman's writing is stellar, as is his imagination. He brings readers into his story with such ease and makes reading a gratifying experience. Readers cannot help but laugh and cry along with Hansum, Lincoln, and Shamira as their journey comes to a close.
-- Geek on the Brink

"Lory Kaufman did such a wonderful job with this novel and I really recommend this to anyone who is even remotely interested in history, time travel, post-dystopian or just a really good book! I am excited for the next in this series!"
--JacketFlap

Meet the Author:

"I write Post-Dystopian fiction. After society’s collapse, which is imagined in so many great dystopian stories, humans will either fade into history, with the dinosaurs, or, if it learns the right lessons, society will go on to construct a civilization to last tens of thousands of years. The books of THE VERONA TRILOGY are the exciting adventures of young people doing the latter.” -Lory Kaufman

On the artistic side of Lory’s career, he’s written, acted and directed children’s theatre and musical theatre. He enjoys art, especially sculpture. He loves science fiction and historical fiction and he has been deeply involved in the green movement all across North America. All this shows through when you read his work. Lory has three grown children and works and lives in Kingston, Canada.

Author website: www.lorykaufman.com
Connect with Kaufman on Twitter and Facebook.

Book Tour Schedule

This tour is fully booked

May 2 - Reading Authors (formerly Once Upon a Time) - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
May 5 - FLY HIGH! - book spotlight, author interview, and giveaway
May 6 - Giveaways & Glitter - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
May 7 - Real Army of Moms - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
May 8 - Saving in Seconds - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
May 9 - Lizzie in Wonderland - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
May 12 - Essentially Italian… - book spotlight, guest post
May 13 - Heck of a Bunch - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
May 14 - Let's Talk About Books - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
May 15 - Back Porchervations - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
May 15 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight
May 16 - Peeking Between the Pages - book spotlight / giveaway
May 19 - Bluerose's Heart - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1) / giveaway
May 21 - Back Porchervations - review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
May 23 - Number The Stars - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
May 26 - Reading Authors - review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
May 28 - PIX Me! Photography - book spotlight
May 29 - Back Porchervations - review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
May 29 - Bookaholics Must Read - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
May 30 - Heck of a Bunch - review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
June 2 - Book Loving Hippo - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
June 3 - Real Army of Moms - review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
June 4 - Lizzie in Wonderland - review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
June 5 - The YA Lit Chick - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 6 - The Book Barn - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 9 - Saving in Seconds - review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
June 10 - I Totally Paused! - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
June 10 - I Totally Paused! - review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
June 11 - Dawn's Reading Nook - book spotlight
June 12 - The Book Faery Reviews - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 13 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
June 16 - Reading Authors - review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 16 - I Totally Paused! - review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 17 - Reading Authors - The Verona Trilogy - giveaway
June 19 - Heart of a Philanthropist - author interview
June 19 - Heck of a Bunch - review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3) / giveaway
June 20 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
June 20 - Cindy's Love of Books - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 23 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 24 - Bound 4 Escape - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
June 25 - Mary's Cup of Tea - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 26 - Brooke Blogs - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 26 - Heart of a Philanthropist - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3) / giveaway
June 26 - Lizzie in Wonderland - review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3) / guest post
June 27 - Saving in Seconds - review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 29 - Bound 4 Escape - review The Bronze and the Brimstone (Book 2)
June 30 - Real Army of Moms - review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
June 30 - Deal Sharing Aunt - review of The Lens and the Looker (Book 1)
- review of The Bronze and the Brimstone (book 2)
- review of The Loved and the Lost (Book 3)
- guest post and giveaway

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