The Awakening

The Atropos Maker Series

Book 3

“A captivating and fun read that has an extreme level of tension making you hang on to every word. Recommended.”

“Since I am an actress, I absolutely love to find books that I can see visually in my mind… Step on this ride with me… The Atropos team is exciting and fun and you are sure to enjoy the journey as much as I did.”

– Mariel Hemingway, Oscar-nominated actress and author, and granddaughter of Nobel Prize-winning novelist Ernest Hemingway

What is more terrifying than a covert mission to North Korea? Try raising a 12-year-old girl.

Elina struggles with the countless rules in her life, especially when they keep her from a mysterious new boy who arrives at her school.

What is Alexander Veurr to do?

As the leader of Atropos-one of the government’s most elite tactical teams-Alexander assigns retired agent Xavier to guard his budding daughter. With Xavier’s skills and agency resources, what could possibly go wrong?

A lot, it turns out. Elina goes missing and Alexander is exiled from the agency. Two things become clear.

One- Someone in the agency is as crooked as a dog’s hind legs.

Two- Elina may be someone’s unwitting secret weapon.

The fate of Atropos is in the hands of a father and daughter in this epic novel of parental fear and adolescent wonderment.

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AMAZON REVIEWS

“The Atropos Maker III: The Awakening was by far the best book I’ve read in awhile. This epic novel had me on the edge of my seat!!! Once, i starting reading it, i couldn’t put it down! What an adventure N. Lujan takes us on again!”

“Every bit of this book will keep you on the edge, even from the very first chapter. Heck, when I was down to my last two chapters I was even wondering if I was going to be kept hanging on the ledge from all that was happening at all.”

“The complicated events are written with pacing that feels true to life, and the technology is explained in easy-to-understand terms. It’s extra interesting that a typical father-teen daughter relationship is part of the story line.”

“The Atropos Maker is a criminology story and is filled with elements of action and espionage. This is an interesting and captivating story. I recommend it to adventure fans.”

IndieReader

THE ATROPOS MAKER is a fast-paced and expertly plotted two-fisted political thriller focusing on corrupt international and domestic organizations, secret weapons, and conspiracies.

Booklife

The Atropos Maker II: A New Order,” a gripping, high-octane thriller that takes readers on a heart-pounding mission through dark tunnels and bunkers to find a kidnapped boy named Charlie before it's too late.

Kirkus Reviews

The Atropos Maker III - The Awakening is a riveting, spirited actioner and a worthy addition to its series.

Indie Reader

All of this will be quite a change for readers of Lujan’s well-received Atropos Maker series of black-ops spy novels; but fans of those books can rest assured that, no matter how different the subject matter, Lujan’s skill in creating compelling characters remains. The anthropomorphic heroes of MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE may not have bombs, terrorists, and other high-stakes situations to cope with, but their own dangers are (for them in the moment) almost as dramatic.
IR Verdict: N.J. Lujan's MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE is a delightful story. It’s a change of pace for the author, but one she manages with great style.

Kirkus Reviews says “Get It”

Lujan’s wistful fantasy is the story of Miri’s courageous and determined efforts to save her last puppy from the painful suffering and abuse that have marked her own life. The novel is both heart-rending and hopeful, with a despicable villain, more than a bit of mystical magic, numerous cute and tender inter-canine conversations, and an endearing collection of human protagonists. Reminiscent of classic Disney properties in its prose and content (with a touch of saccharine Lifetime-television drama in the mix), the narrative is sure to provoke a healthy mix of tears and cheers, and will likely engage middle-grade readers.

Poignantly compelling and ultimately upbeat; keep tissues handy.

US Review of Books

Recommended by the US Review. For anyone interested in animal rights, pet ownership, and animal ethics, this book is a must-read.