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Born: Established: Subiaco, Inner Perth, Perth, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon The Lovely Dark K. A. Last , Australia : K. A. Last , 2017 12241836 2017 single work novel horror fantasy young adult

'Three teenagers. One witch. Twelve souls.

'Harvey Anderson always knew the universe was against him, but there’s a lot of stuff he never expected to happen, like having a crush on the most popular girl at school, and then falling into a giant hole in the middle of nowhere with her. And if that wasn’t enough, somehow they managed to release a soul-sucking, ancient witch as well. So yeah, there’s that. You’d think it’d be pretty hard to beat, but knowing Harvey’s luck, it’s about to get a whole lot worse.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Die for Me K. A. Last , Berowra : K. A. Last , 2016 10194822 2016 single work novel young adult fantasy

'“You are my breath. I exist because you are the only one worth existing for.”

'Grace Tate has made a lot of mistakes, but despite them, her mission has always been clear: keep Hopetown Valley safe. Every step of the way she’s fought for what she believes in, even when it meant breaking the rules. Fighting is what Grace does, but when she gets injured in battle, she faces her toughest challenge yet—Heaven wants her back, and they’ll stop at nothing to get her there.

'Seth knows what’s happening to Grace, and he will do anything to protect her, even if it means lying. Grace suspects he’s keeping something from her, but she hasn’t been completely honest with him either.

'Everything comes to a head in the final instalment of the Tate Chronicles. Will Grace and Seth find the happily-ever-after they so desperately crave, or will their secrets tear them apart forever?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Fight For Me K. A. Last , Berowra : K. A. Last , 2015 8306777 2015 single work novel fantasy young adult

'“How can I fight for you when I don’t know what I’m fighting for?”

'When Grace Tate became one of the fallen to protect a vampire, it got her into more trouble than she’d bargained for. She’s angry at Charlotte for hiding the truth, and with Josh living in the city and Seth missing, life is harder than ever.

'It’s about to get a lot harder…

'Grace doesn’t want to leave Hopetown Valley, but when Josh ignores her calls she decides to go and search for him. She doesn’t expect to run into Seth as well.

'When she reaches the city, Grace learns that Charlotte is the most hunted vampire in Wide Island. The city vamps want her blood, and the angels are after her soul. Grace gets caught in the crossfire of a battle she never wanted, but to win one war, she has to fight another.

'Torn between the one she gave up everything for, and the one who sacrificed everything for her, Grace has to face Charlotte, and the past, if she wants to fight for her future. But how can she fight for someone who doesn’t want to fight for her?

'Every choice Grace makes becomes a battle, and in every battle someone has to die.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Immagica K. A. Last , Berowra : 2014 7080001 2014 single work novel young adult fantasy

'Immagica...

Where anything is possible.

Enter at your own risk.

'The night before her fifteenth birthday, Rosaline Clayton uncovers a deep family secret. She receives an amulet from her deranged father, and he tells her she must find the book in order to save him. Rosaline is used to her dad not making any sense, so she dismisses their conversation as another of his crazy rants.

'When Rosaline’s brother, Elliot, drags her to their Nana’s attic to explore, they find the old leather-bound book tucked away in a chest. It sucks them into its pages, transporting them to a magical world. Along the way Rosaline and Elliot are separated, and the only thing she wants is to find her brother and go home.

'The creatures of Immagica have other ideas. After years of war their land lies in ruin. Using the amulet’s power, they want Rosaline to defeat the dragon and restore Immagica to its former glory. But Rosaline is bound to Immagica in ways she doesn’t understand, and when she discovers the truth about her family, she must follow her heart to save them all.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sacrifice : A Fall for Me Prequel K. A. Last , Berowra : K. A. Last , 6028193 2013 single work novel young adult fantasy

'Seth’s heart is breaking. He knows his decision will hurt the one person he keeps breathing for, but he can’t take it anymore. He can’t be near Grace knowing she will always be just out of reach.

Grace is oblivious to Seth’s turmoil. She loves him unconditionally, but not in the way he wants. They both know that in Heaven physical love is forbidden, and to break the rules is to defy everything they’ve ever been taught.

When Grace and Seth are sent on a mission to save a young mother and her unborn child, Grace must face the fact that Seth won’t be returning home. She doesn’t understand Seth’s decision and hates him for it. But what neither of them realise is how big a part that single decision will play in shaping their entire future.

What would you sacrifice for the one you love?' (Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Fall for Me K. A. Last , Berowra : K. A. Last , 2013 6028054 2013 single work novel fantasy young adult

'“Angels aren’t supposed to fall in love, especially with each other. But for the record, you were worth it.”

Grace Tate is a Protection Angel and Vampire Hunter, and she has always followed the rules. But some rules are made to be broken…

Until now the fight against evil has been simple, and falling in love was never part of the plan. So what happens when it’s beyond Grace’s control, and when she least expects it she falls for the wrong person?

All hell breaks loose, that’s what.

At Hopetown Valley High, not everything is as it seems, and the one person Grace thought was her enemy becomes her most important ally.

Blood will be shed, lives will be lost and friendships will be tested. It all comes down to one decision, and when Grace tries to save all those dear to her, she realises not everyone can be—or wants to be—saved.' (Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon The Tate Chronicles K. A. Last , 2013 Berowra : K. A. Last , 2013 6027835 2013 series - author novel
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