Twenty-five years ago the world changed forever. A great war, which had raged for three years ended, and the reign of the Demons began...

Within the crumbling walls of Fire City, fifteen-year-old Martha is a member of the resistance, a small band of humans fighting for freedom in a lawless and horrifying new world. Amidst the chaos of battle arrives Jonah, a handsome stranger with a thirst for revenge and a power to destroy the Demon rulers. As Martha and Jonahs lives collide, the future of the resistance is altered forever. The battle for humankind will now begin. An epic story of catastrophe, survival and the power of humanity.

Bali Rai has now written eight young adult novels for Random House Children's Books. His first,(un)arranged marriage, created a huge amount of interest and won many awards including the Angus Book Award and the Leicester Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Brandford Boase first novel award.Rani and SukhandThe Whisperwere both shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Bali also writes the hugly popularSoccer Squadseries for younger readers.

He was born in Leicester, where he still lives, writing full-time and visiting schools to talk about his books. www.balirai.co.uk