M.I.A.

Timid teen Alex Hutson ventures into the Forest that "eats people" upon finding that the authorities will do nothing to help find his missing best friend, or further the other missing causes caused by the forest. Although it seemed like a good plan to him at first, it all goes downhill when Alex, himself, goes missing. Upon his awakening, he finds that his idea of normalcy could be changed forever, and something much too human is transpiring among the unnatural foliage. With the help of odd allies, he sets out to find his friend, before his normal life is put at risk. He soon realizes that his "normal life" is the least of his worries as he finds himself caught between strange forces and something much more sinister.

If you ever think your life is strange and mysterious, remember that somewhere lies a town with a secret. An unexplored forest seemingly worlds away with its magic. If you ever need a place to think or an adventure for your curiosity, find the Forest. That's where you'll find yourself. Timid teen Alex Hutson ventures into the Forest that "eats people" upon finding that the authorities will do nothing to help find his missing best friend, or further the other missing causes caused by the forest. Although it seemed like a good plan to him at first, it all goes downhill when Alex, himself, goes missing. Upon his awakening, he finds that his idea of normalcy could be changed forever, and something much too human is transpiring among the unnatural foliage. With the help of odd allies, he sets out to find his friend, before his normal life is put at risk. He soon realizes that his "normal life" is the least of his worries as he finds himself caught between strange forces and something much more sinister. This story is a must-read for fantasy lovers.

Shawnee Morris is an artist, author, and illustrator. Shawnee's first book, M.I.A, has taken her 3 years to complete. Most of those 3 years were spent on the world-building process, and a comically small amount spent writing. She will be cosplaying as some of the characters in this book at several comic conventions and anime festivals that she regularly attends throughout the year. She is currently writing the next book in her M.I.A. trilogy. She is also planning a few comic books with her original characters. Shawnee is active on social media platforms like Twitch, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Discord. You can find her under all platforms as @shawneemorrisart and you can join her discord server at https://discord.gg/wJBSjns where you can talk with her personally. She lives in a beautiful 100-year-old cottage on top of a mountain which helps inspire her to create. She shares her home with her mother and grandmother, her two dogs (Sweetie and Solene,) and her two cats (Apollo and Artemis.) Note for all aspiring authors: Dogs and cats make great Co-authors.