Bridget Tyler previously worked as a creative executive in Hollywood, and she writes for television shows such as AMC’S Hell on Wheels and Burn Notice. She lives in Willamette Valley, OR, with her husband.

Perfect for fans of Illuminae and Defy the Stars, this action-packed sci-fi thriller is the first in a duology from debut author Bridget Tyler.

When Jo steps onto planet Tau Ceti e for the first time, she’s ready to put the past behind her and begin again. After all, as a pioneer, she has the job of helping build a new home away from Earth.

But underneath the idyllic surface of their new home, there’s something very wrong. And when Jo accidentally uncovers a devastating secret that could destroy everything they’ve worked for, suddenly the future doesn’t seem so bright.

With the fate of the pioneers in her hands, Jo must decide how far she’s willing to go to expose the truth—before the truth destroys them all.

Packed with action and unexpected twists, The Pioneer is a page-turner from start to finish that will pull its readers into its lush, luminescent, and dangerous world.

On Sale Date: March 5, 2019 – HarperTeen