Naperville’s Own Luke Lipien Releases His First Novel, Void Seeker

Summary:

Michael Bren is a thirteen-year-old Void Seeker; a boy who can see the dark creatures that roam a grim realm called the Void. He believes that he is the only Void Seeker in the world, and because of his unique powers, he leads a lonely, isolated life. His only friend, a strange and vocal Void Creature called Chloe, acts as his guardian angel and warns him from straying too far from his stale, suburban life. But after a failed attempt to reveal his powers to his parents, Michael runs away from home and gets captured by the mad scientist Doctor Manapart. Michael learns the reason for his capture when he meets Manapart's other test subjects, kids who can see the Void just like he can. He must team up with these other Void Seekers to escape Manapart's facility and get back home, but getting out might only be half the battle...

Review:

Void Seeker is a thrilling young adult novel that explores themes of acceptance, isolation, and finding your place in a world not made for you, and will be appeal to teenagers and adults alike. Lovers of Urban Fantasy, break out stories, and anyone who has ever felt separated from their community will love Michael's adventures as he finds his place in Void Seeker's world. Luke Lipien aimed to create a story that would have helped him growing up and his debut novel accomplishes just that, with a protagonist who constantly pushes and fights for the life he aspires for against all odds.

About the Author:

Luke Lipien is an undergraduate honors student and researcher at Auburn University. He studies marine biology but has always been an avid writer. He is from Naperville, Illinois, where his favorite pastimes include eating Midwestern fast food and complaining about the weather. Luke identifies as queer and often includes queer identities and themes in his stories. Void Seeker is his debut novel.