Karen L West
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Karen L West
The Earth Remembers
by Karen L West
The world ended quietly and alone — for her.
Seventeen‑year‑old Joline Clark wakes alone in the frozen ruins of Cold Lake with no memory of who she is or where her family has gone. All she has is a handful of photographs she doesn’t recognize, and a strange gray‑and‑black striped cat named Zephyr—who can talk, and who refuses to tell her everything he knows.
Earth is no longer ruled by humans. The Vellnaih—non-human overlords with the power to erase memories and break entire cities—keep humanity scattered, fearful, and controlled. And now they’re hunting her.
As Joline journeys through a wasteland of ice, ruins, and shattered settlements, fragments of her past begin to surface. The land itself seems to respond to her presence, stirring with a power she doesn’t understand—and one the Vellnaih fear. When a Vellnaih Priest closes in, Joline realizes the truth: she isn’t just searching for her family.
She’s running from what she is becoming.
With Zephyr at her side and the earth whispering beneath her feet, Joline must uncover who she was, what Cold Lake took from her, and why an empire is determined to never let her remember.
Because some memories aren’t meant to stay buried.
“Fifteen readers gave "Joline of Cold Lake" 5-stars on Goodreads.”
Goodreads Reviews
Writer of Fantasy, Shifters, Apocalyptic, Space Fiction
I write stories for readers who love adventure, survival, transformation, and hope — no matter the world the story takes place in. My books span fantasy, science fiction, apocalyptic and end‑of‑the‑world stories, shifter tales, and young adult adventures. What connects them all is a focus on characters pushed to their limits, unexpected bonds, and the choices people make when the rules of their world change — or disappear entirely. Whatever the genre my stories fall into, my goal is always the same: to tell immersive, emotionally grounded stories where courage, loyalty, and resilience matter. Living in the Southwest, I continue to write stories that blend imagination with realism, danger with hope, and adventure with heart.
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A cozy kids’ story about imagination, friendship, and self-acceptance.