The Outland - Book 2 in the Worlds Apart Series

Embracing her role as the Fifth Watcher, Audrey Montgomery has made a home in the Outland. As the bridge between the Continuum and those who live within it, her mission is clear: identify and protect Outlanders, those born between worlds.

When Saffron Jenkins, a gifted Outlander, begins experiencing disturbing mental intrusions, it soon becomes clear she’s being hunted—not in the physical world, but through Borrowing, a dangerous process that allows a killer to slip into her mind.

Revealing just enough to torment her, but never enough to be caught, the predator plays a chilling game of cat and mouse. As the connection deepens, Saffron must work with Audrey, Hunter—Audrey’s second-in-command—and her own underground network to unravel a conspiracy that threatens not only her sanity, but the safety of the entire Continuum.

Blending high-stakes action, emotional depth, and slow-burn connection, Worlds Apart is a character-driven sci-fi series about identity, destiny, and the bonds that persist across worlds. It is a multiverse sci-fi with soul - fast-paced, emotionally rich, and packed with twists that make you question every choice.

This is a grand adventure if you like sci-fi, adventure, mystery and romance. The pace is great and really moves, along with good main character growth.

Barker-Simpson’s ability to transition new information and events without confusion shows just how palpable the trust between author and reader can become. The intrigue and mysterious nature of the events unfolds at a rapid but teasing pace where only what you need to know at the time is revealed – it’s just enough to get the heart beating to a different drum.

There's action, friendship, mystery, awesome sci-fi elements and steamy romance, all cleverly weaved into the plot. It's a book you will fly through and be glad you did.