They came without warning, darkening our skies. For eight months, we fought to survive as everything we knew and loved was torn away. Then, as abruptly as they arrived, they vanished. Though the invaders were gone, the war wasn't over yet. A new terror emerged from the destruction, scorching and marring everything that remained from what we once knew.In a world on the brink, alliances will be tested, love will be challenged, and the line between hope and despair will blur. The Afterglow Rising Trilogy is a dystopian, post-apocalyptic science fiction story about a group of survivors who are left to figure out how to move forward after an alien invasion. Set in a fictional Austin, TX, the story starts after the invaders have already left Earth's airspace.

With vicious creatures taking the invaders' place, captives returning, and other looming threats, our main characters are left to decipher how to reclaim our planet, rebuild society, and define what it means to be human. Yet, even in such a fantastical situation, their struggles are our struggles, and their triumphs are our triumphs.In this series, you'll find elements of found family, enemies-to-lovers romance, slow-burn love stories, and chosen-one vibes in a post-apocalyptic world. With diverse characters, including queer representation, multiple generations, and main characters in their thirties, the Afterglow Rising Trilogy explores how humans from all walks of life can unite and fight for each other, even when faced with impossible situations.