Stories For Teens & Young Adults
Heart-Pounding Action
True Hope
“A thrilling adventure, a rising hope, a beautiful sacrifice.” — Reader Review
The Talionis Series
RECRUIT OF TALIONIS
Her abduction was just the beginning. Her survival will change everything.
FUGITIVE OF TALIONIS
They kidnapped her. Trained her. And now they’re hunting her.
ENEMY OF TALIONIS
Escaping to reclaim her freedom was just the beginning. Now she must fight.
CAPTIVE OF TALIONIS
They demanded obedience. She chose defiance. Now hope rises.
RELEASING END OF 2025!
A Talionis Series Companion Novel
Abandoned Shores
In a world shattered by chaos and divided by the brutal reign of the Raiders,
one woman longs to break free from the shackles of her family’s legacy.
Meet CJ Milacci
CJ Milacci is passionate about empowering teens and young adults through her inspiring stories and engaging speaking events. With over a decade of experience in youth and young adult ministry, CJ has witnessed firsthand the struggles and pain they face. Her stories and talks seek to bring hope, healing, and the message that each person has a unique, God-given purpose. As the podcast host for Read Clean YA with CJ, she loves talking about books and the deeper themes woven into the pages of each novel. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance.
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AUTHOR
Award-winning author CJ Milacci crafts compelling stories of hope and redemption that remind young readers they have unique worth and purpose.
SPEAKER
Dynamic speaker CJ Milacci draws from her decade of youth ministry experience to deliver powerful messages that inspire teens and young adults to embrace their God-given purpose.
PODCAST HOST
As host of Read Clean YA with CJ, CJ Milacci explores meaningful themes in young adult literature while championing stories that uplift and inspire teen readers.
