When the sky tears open above their small town, three teenagers discover they're Earth's last hope against an ancient darkness.Zara Mitchell just wanted a normal Friday night. Instead, she and her friends witness a mysterious signal crash into the forest behind their high school-a device that reveals Earth's protective barrier is failing, and humanity has no idea.The trio receives an impossible mission from a dying alien guardian: complete twelve trials scattered across the globe, or watch their world fall to a consuming darkness that devours entire civilizations.But there's a problem. They're just teenagers. Zara's a strategic thinker who's never led anyone into real danger. Mei-Lin's brilliant mind freezes when she needs to speak up. And Finn's reckless instincts get them into as much trouble as they get them out of.The trials won't wait for them to be ready.Enhanced with mysterious abilities and forced to trust each other completely, they face their first test: a shadow creature that feeds on fear and chaos. Success means one trial down, eleven to go. Failure means the end of everything.Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, The Darkest Minds, and Percy Jackson, THE FRACTURE HUNTERS: Episode 1 - The Signal in the Sky launches an epic YA sci-fi adventure series where friendship is the ultimate superpower and saving the world starts with three ordinary kids doing extraordinary things.What readers will love: Fast-paced sci-fi action with heartDiverse characters with authentic voicesStandalone episodes in an epic series arcPerfect blend of science fiction and adventureEach trial brings new challenges and mysteriesThe barrier is breaking. The trials have begun. Will they be enough?Start the adventure today-grab your copy and join the hunt!