Happy endings
are overrated.
I write sci-fi & fantasy books with a bite.
If you’re a fan of dark twists, morally gray characters, and lots of yearning, I think we’ll make a great match.
Julia Rosemary Turk
Julia is a sci-fi and fantasy author who writes books with morally gray characters, witty banter, and really cool indie playlists.
By day, Julia works in marketing as a full time content writer. When she’s not at her laptop, you can find her playing instruments, at a cold beach, or mooing at cows on the side of the road.
She is best known for her YA dystopian trilogy Lone Player. The second book Cut Deck is out now, and Deadwood Burning will be released on OCTOBER 10. Stay tuned for news about upcoming projects!
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Lone Player #2.5
In Deadwood Burning, a prequel novel set before the events of Lone Player, follow Aaron as he goes undercover for a dangerous Unseen mission that could save his people or destroy them.
Order now on the Lost Island Press website!
2021 Lost Island Writing Contest Winner
Young Adult ✦ Science Fiction ✦ Dystopian
In a dystopian society where playing card tattoos dictate population control, two teens strike a deal to save someone they love — one will devote his life to the Chaser Corps, while the other will risk her life with the rebels. Together, they weave an intricate web of falsities to keep their families in the dark.
But as they dive deeper into opposing sides, doubt threatens their fragile alliance. Will their bond prove strong enough to shatter the system, or will the weight of their lies turn them against each other?
Book #2 in the Lone Player Series
Young Adult ✦ Science Fiction ✦ Dystopian
In the aftermath of the broadcast, Eddie lives in hiding with a bounty on her head, and makes a secret deal with an Agent to uncover what happened to Ren.
Meanwhile, an Agent on the hunt for his brother's killer crosses paths with a rebel who might have the answers he's looking for...and another who wants to wear a suit himself.
In this action-packed, romantic sequel, Turk deals another captivating hand in her world of cards. Cut Deck explores the path from trust to uncertainty, safety to terror, and sparks to an all-consuming fire.
What People are Saying
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“This is something I would read again, over and over…”
— Goodreads Review ★★★★★
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“I feel like someone has turned my middle school dystopian dream into an incredibly eloquent, nuanced novel… I felt like I was living it myself.”
— Goodreads Review ★★★★★
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“This book will break you…”
— Goodreads Review ★★★★★
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