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Fugitive Rifts, the third novel from critically acclaimed author A-M Mawhiney has been named the Gold Winner in the prestigious Nautilus Awards 2026 in the Young Adult Fiction Category

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Fugitive Rifts is a compelling and empowering story of coming of age, resilience, and friendship, with emotional passages that are authentic, visceral, and bring the characters to life.

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“Fugitive Rifts is an uplifting character driven take that highlights the importance of friendship and using it as a vessel to care for others.”  

—Lee Hall, U.K. Indie Author, BookTuber, and Actor

“Brilliant author A-M Mawhiney spins an intoxicating, dynamic web of evocative prose, gripping plot, brilliant characterization, poignant family matters, youthful aspirations, and ultimately hope, in the wonderful present-near-future fiction novel, Fugitive Rifts.”  

—P.L. Stuart, award-winning author of the Drowned Kingdom Saga

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“A-M Mawhiney weaves together youthful dreams and trauma with serendipitous moments in profound celebration of lives. She has arrived as a literary voice.” 
—Anne M. Smith-Nochasak, author of the Taggak Journey series

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“At its heart, Fugitive Rifts is the story of friendship that overcomes differences and celebrates the uniqueness in us all.” 
—Emily De Angelis, author of The Stones of Barren Bay 

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About A-M Mawhiney

Its sequel, Spelldrifts, was released in 2023, and her latest book, Fugitive Rifts, was published in July 2025. When she isn’t writing A-M enjoys reading, taking in local basketball games, time with family and friends, and travelling. She lives in Sudbury, Ontario with her partner Dave.