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Framed for murder. Drawn into shadows. Caught in a fight to protect reality itself.

Sixteen-year-old Nicole Raven is on the run in Victorian England, accused of a serious crime she didn’t commit. But as she hunts for the truth about the real murderer, she stumbles into something even more dangerous: a hidden organisation known only as the Dream Defence.

Their mission? To protect the fragile boundary between dreams and reality.

The closer Nicole gets to uncovering the killer’s identity, the more she realises their plan: to twist reality itself in order to escape their own troubled past - no matter what it costs the rest of the world.

Nicole, Kari, and Loui are swept into a dangerous game of disguises, secrets, and betrayal. Can Nicole clear her name, protect her friends, and stop a murderer willing to risk the fate of everyone on Earth?

A New Awakening is a fast-paced mystery adventure for middle-grade and young teen readers, combining suspense, friendship, and light supernatural elements. Perfect for fans of teen sleuth fiction, secret societies, and strong female protagonists, this gripping story explores courage, identity, and the power of choosing your own path.

Ideal for readers aged 9-14 who enjoy mystery, action, and speculative adventure.

Readers have described Nicole Raven’s stories as a fast-paced, witty mystery adventure with friendship and braveryat its core. With hints of Enola Holmes, Nicole Raven - A New Awakening takes a classic ’whodunnit?’ and involves thrilling fantasy twists like never seen before...

K.N.Grout describes it as ＂a murder mystery with a twist that keeps you guessing, with a driving force of bravery and self-discovery.＂

Margaret Duffy wrote, ＂This Novel by an exciting new young author is a fast-paced read and I’m sure her fans will soon be demanding more!＂