Catalyst is the latest book by science fiction author Tracy Richardson and the newest instalment in her young adult series, The Catalysts. The story features returning characters from the series’ first book, The Field, but centres on Marcie, who has a sixth sense. She feels a sort of knowing about certain things that can’t be explained – an intuition that extends beyond normalcy.
Title: Catalyst
Author: Tracy Richardson
Series: The Catalysts #2
First Published: June 2, 2020
Publisher: Brown Books Publishing Group
Genres: Science Fiction; Young Adult
Marcie Horton has a sixth sense. Not in the “I see dead people” way, but . . . well, maybe a little. She feels a sort of knowing about certain things that can’t be explained—an intuition that goes beyond the normal. Then there was that one summer four years ago, when she connected with a long-departed spirit . . . But nothing that incredible has happened to Marcie since.
This summer, Marcie is spending time working at Angel Mounds, the archeological dig her mother heads, along with her brother, Eric, and his girlfriend, Renee. The dig is the site of an ancient indigenous civilization, and things immediately shift into the paranormal when Marcie and her teammates meet Lorraine and Zeke. The two mysterious dig assistants reveal their abilities to access the Universal Energy Field with their minds— something Marcie knows only vaguely that her brother has also had experience with. Marcie learns how our planet will disintegrate if action is not taken, and she and her team must decide if they are brave enough to help Lorraine and Zeke in their plan to save Mother Earth, her resources, and her history.
It looks like the summer just got a lot more interesting.
Meet the author, Tracy Richardson
Tracy Richardson wasn’t always a writer, but she was always a reader. Her favourite book growing up was A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. In a weird way that book has even shaped her life through odd synchronicities. She has a degree in biology like Mrs. Murry, and, without realizing it, she named her children Alex and Katie after Meg’s parents.
Tracy uses her science background in her writing through her emphasis on environmental issues, metaphysics, and science fiction. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her doing any number of creative activities — painting furniture, knitting sweaters, or cooking something. She lives in Indianapolis, and, in case you’re wondering, yes, she’s been to the Indianapolis 500
You can keep up to date with Tracy Richardson online at www.tracyrichardsonauthor.com.
Praise for Catalyst
“Readers will appreciate the fast-paced, compelling drama. A good choice for people who hope there’s more to space than space.” ~ Kirkus Reviews
“Tracy Richardson is a worthy heir to Madeleine L’Engle. Richardson’s characters intellectually travel beyond ordinary consciousness to delve into concepts of dark energy, collective [un]consciousness and universal energy fields.” ~ Rita Kohn, NUVO Newsweekly
“…true-to-life characters, contemporary environmental issues, and engaging metaphysical principles skirt the edges of science fiction and magical realism in this modern coming-of-age novel.” ~ Laurie Gray, Award-winning author of Maybe I Will and Summer Sanctuary
