Free AMAZON KINDLE BOOK today! NEW Dystopian Science Fiction Series Libertaria Chronicles!

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In this special two book expanded edition of the science fiction series the Libertaria Chronicles, the young teen Libertaria escapes from the GenTech Factory and pairs up with her addict Father to destroy evil immortal scientists. With genetics gone awry, the world in utter chaos, and dark family secrets that threaten to destroy her, Libertaria discovers that sometimes to save the world you must lose your soul!

With the world in tatters, will Libertaria be the hero?

Based on the groundbreaking machinima musical Libertaria: The Virtual Opera, by the award-winning composer Sabrina Peña Young.

“Libertaria: Genesis is dystopian, and good at it, and that needs further examination.” – J. Roseman, escapepod.org

“One of my favorite things about this story is its odd apocalyptic tone and strong sci-fi/fantasy foundation. The dark quality that comes with it is the cherry on top.” –FanboysAnonymous.com on Libertaria: The Virtual Opera

Based on the “groundbreaking” and “epic” animation sci-fi film Libertaria: The Virtual Opera by award-winning composer and artist Sabrina Pena Young. In the spirit of Hunger Games and Divergent.

LIBERTARIA SOUNDTRACK INCLUDED!
With a score composed by award-winning composer Sabrina Pena Young, the Libertaria Instrumental Soundtrack combines electronica and film music in an exciting and riveting way that jars the imagination and explodes the soul. To access the free soundtrack download, contact the author through FB with the special password at the end of the edition.

“…As a story, it is very much in line with the good-vs.-evil sci-fi tradition, with the added bonus of a plucky female heroine…There are a good many percussion effects in the opera, and its tone is primarily quite dark and sinister, very much along the lines of a contemporary video game score.” Palm Beach Arts Paper Music Critic Greg Stepanich on Libertaria: The Virtual Opera.

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A Composer's Brief Guide to Percussion Mallets

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Music Secrets: The Music School Survival Guide

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