The Seclusion - Jacqui Castle

Jacqui Castle is a freelance journalist based out of Asheville, North Carolina, who brings over nine years of experience producing high-quality copy to the table. She has been published in a variety of publications, both regional and national, and is a regular contributor to the Mountain Xpress. Fueled by tea, politics, and a captivating story-line.

"A dark, thrilling tale that will keep readers on their toes." -Kirkus Reviews

"Castle's cautionary debut makes its dire future seem all too real and thus all the more moving." -John DeNardo, Kirkus Reviews

"The author has crafted an intricately detailed world. Intriguing and surprising supporting characters give depth to a somber story that begs for a sequel... A must-have for all libraries and fans of -sci-fi." -School Library Journal

"A terrifying glimpse into what could be at the end of the path America is on today. Castle does an amazing job transporting us into the future-too great of a job." -Atia Abawi, Peabody Award-winning foreign correspondent and author of A Land of Permanent Goodbyes

"Jacqui Castle's new novel sets the hook in a wickedly-quick heartbeat. Not only does her eerily prescient story keep that hook in place throughout, it often leads to moments where you feel a chill that's driven not only by her words, but also by the words we hear in the news and social media every day." -Mike Rich, author of Skavenger's Hunt and screenwriter of The Rookie, Radio, and Finding Forrester

"Castle paints a well-developed world in a realistic future with a pair of unlikely heroes you want to cheer for. There are no easy victories in this dark, gritty dystopian that checks all the right boxes." -David Estes, bestselling author of The Dwellers saga and The Fatemarked epic

"The Seclusion is the best science fiction book I have read in years." -Nick Ludington, Former Bureau Chief, The Associated Press