: As of the last major audit, assets (including land, buildings, and library materials) totaled approximately $3.1 million .
A New Zealand author known for award-winning historical adventure and romance. Her notable works include Forbidden Frontier and Convicted Thief .
The first book, "Divergent," was published in 2011 and quickly gained a massive following. The novel's unique blend of action, romance, and social commentary resonated with readers, particularly young adults. As the series progressed, the fan base grew exponentially, with the second and third installments, "Insurgent" and "Allegiant," solidifying the series' place in the literary world.
Z B Books represents the liminal space between self-publishing and corporate publishing — a rebel that never fully commercialized but influenced mainstream imprints (e.g., Grove Press, Black Sparrow, Semiotext(e)).