First of a new series for young adult readers. It continues on from the seven-book Tomorrow series, which began with 'Tomorrow, When the War Began' and concluded with 'The Other Side of Dawn', about the experiences of a group of teenagers after Australia is invaded. The new series focuses on the experiences of the narrator of the previous series, Ellie Linton. Ellie has returned to life on her parents' farm, but it's not the same. A new nation is on the other side of a new border. Suddenly the war is about to explode into Ellie's life again, with devastating effects. A former teacher, Marsden is a bestselling author for young adults and teacher of writing. His other books include 'So Much to Tell You' and 'Everything I Know About Writing'.