Nadine Brandes is a prolific author of Christian speculative fiction, known for her immersive world-building and detailed research. Her background includes unusual research methods, such as spending four days as a sea cook and traveling across Russia to inform her novels. Brandes’s writing style is characterized by fast-paced plots, strong female characters, and a blend of dystopian and historical elements, often infused with themes of faith and redemption. She is a multiple Carol Award winner, recognizing her significant contributions to the young adult genre.


