A devastating earthquake strikes part of the United States where one should never, throwing sisters Quinn and Riley into a desperate struggle to merely get home. But Point A to B is hardly a straight line, as the sisters must overcome their own differences and mistakes. Along with those they meet along the way, the sisters make their way to a hopeful safety in "Darkness Falls," the first of the Nature's Fury Series.

A.E. Faulkner brings the reader a dystopian world that appeals to more than the young adult audience. Her interest in the dark, and the creation of strong yet flawed characters makes its way through all five volumes of the series. Her writing brings out the concern of the repercussions we will face when nature no longer tolerates human destruction.

A Pennsylvania native, Faulkner embeds us in a familiar atmosphere. A lover of the outdoors, Faulkner can be found hiking, biking and exploring nature with her husband and two sons. She lives in Harrisburg.