January Reviews - The Modified by C. A. Kunz

Synopsis:
Kenley Grayson is all too familiar with these questions.

After Earth is thrust into its first intergalactic war with an unknown race called the Bringers, our military forces begin to suffer heavy losses. Desperate for a solution, the Allied Federation issues a worldwide draft for every able seventeen year old to enlist. As Kenley turns seventeen, she finds herself thrown into the very war that took her older brother's life.

This year's draft is a little different than in the past though. A new program, known as the Magnus Project, has been introduced, and only the best and brightest qualify. Kenley is amongst a select few whom are chosen to join this elite group of soldiers, and as a part of this project, undergoes a modification procedure that leaves her and her peers endowed with powers beyond their wildest dreams.

As Earth continues in its struggle against the Bringers, Kenley is transported to a high-tech training facility, the Magnus Academy, to prepare for the major battle that lies ahead. It's here that she meets the California heartthrob, and son of a legendary war hero, Landon Shaw. As unexpected feelings toward Landon begin to develop, Kenley wonders if this is the right time or place for romance to bloom, especially when those feelings start to interfere with her training.

With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Kenley is constantly reminded of how important she and the rest of the Magnus cadets are to the fate of humanity. She is one of the Modified, Earth's last line of defense against utter destruction.

Carol Kunz was born in New Ferry, England. Her interest in the supernatural was first sparked upon meeting a ghost at the age of eight. As a teenager, she was always fascinated by the mythology behind vampires, werewolves and witches. Being an avid reader, Carol finds it easy to spend several hours wrapped up in a great fantasy novel.

Adam Kunz was born in Newport News, Virginia. Growing up, he was a huge fan of creature features and books about things that go bump in the night. When he is not busy writing, Adam enjoys his job at a certain theme park in Orlando, Florida as a décor consultant. This job brings him face to face with all sorts of nightmarish creatures, especially when he decorates the haunted houses for the park's annual Halloween event.

Carol and Adam currently reside forty-five minutes away from each other in the sunny state of Florida.


Reviewer: Carrie C.

Title/Author: The Modified by C.A. Kunz

5 Stars

Kenley and her best friend, Joey are drafted into the same war against the Bringers that killed her older brother, Dylan. But this time, it's a little different. A new program, known as the Mangus Project, has been formed, and only the best and brightest are qualified. Kenley, along with another select few, undergoes a modification procedure that leaves her and her peers endowed with powers beyond their wildest dreams. In the midst of her training, she begins to develop feelings for the California heartthrob and son of legendary war hero, Landon Shaw. The mission for saving Earth becomes a little more personal.

I really enjoyed this read and I can't wait for the next one. I would describe it as a science fiction adventure. Kenley is the best Fortification Division student in the Mangus Academy, and Landon is the best Strike Division student in the Mangus Academy. Together they make the greatest team not only against the Bringers, but also against the Allied Federation when they tried to take over. If you love action and adventure you'll love this.

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