Alexandra Pugachevsky – författare

★ From Russian Immigrant to Time Traveler - A Spellbinding Tale of Love, Magic, and Destiny ★Pittsburgh, 1993: Fifteen-year-old Russian immigrant Zoya thought adjusting to life in America was her biggest challenge. But when a school trip to Paris leads to a chance reunion with André, her first love from Moscow, she discovers she possesses an extraordinary gift - the ability to access memories from a past life as a 13th-century Knight Templar.As ancient betrayals and modern-day romances collide, Zoya must:✓ Unravel the mystery of her connection to medieval Paris✓ Navigate her blossoming relationship with André✓ Confront a dangerous enemy who exists in both timelines✓ Choose between revenge and forgivenessThis sweeping tale weaves together:✨ A centuries-old tale of loyalty and betrayal among the Knights Templar✨ A modern-day story of immigration, belonging, and first love✨ A mystical connection that transcends time itself✨ The power of destiny and second chancesThis sequel blends historical fiction with magical realism to create an unforgettable reading experience that will stay with you long after the final page.

Sometimes the most dangerous memories are the ones you've never lived.Swept into the vibrant underground rave scene of the 90s Pittsburgh, sixteen-year-old Zoya finds herself torn between two worlds—and two loves.As she develops abilities she never knew she possessed, she must choose between embracing her growing supernatural powers or shutting them away forever. But when patients start disappearing from the local psychiatric institute, Zoya realizes that some secrets are too dangerous to keep buried in the past and it is up to her alone to stop history from repeating its darkest chapters. As past and present collide, Zoya must unravel the truth about her recurring visions, while navigating the relationship with her first love, André.Is she up to the task?A mesmerizing blend of magical realism and coming-of-age clean romance, 'Zoya: Rupture' expertly weaves together threads of time travel, historical fantasy, and contemporary romance. This unforgettable journey through time, love, and self-discovery explores the immigrant experience while delving deep into questions of destiny, identity, and the power of choosing your own path.

1988. Moscow. Paris. Same girl. Two lives.In Moscow, she's Zoya, a girl who is bullied, invisible, known only by a nickname she hates. But somewhere in Paris, she's Zoé, living a life Zoya never dared to dream of. Will anyone notice the difference?hen it all goes wrong. Zoya is yanked back to gray, dreary Moscow. She's sick, in pain, and desperate to return to the life she's certain she was always meant to have.But first, she has to understand how she got there at all. A parallel universe? Time travel? Or just a dream too vivid to let go?As Zoya searches for the truth, she starts to realize the real mystery isn't how she crosses between worlds. It's what she's willing to change to stay in the one she wants. One thing is certain: whichever life she chooses, she will never be the same again.

WINNER: Artificial Intelligence Prize Category at at San Fransisco Book Festival 2025WINNER: Psychological Thriller Category BESTTHRILLERS DOT COM 2025"e;Author Alexandra Pugachevsky brilliantly leans into contemporary AI fears and transforms them into a story that is not only wildly entertaining, but also believable."e;What would you do if you couldn't tell which memories were real? And what if the answer determined whether you lived or died?When eighteen-year-old Rodion accepts a mysterious job testing cutting-edge AI technology, he thinks he's finally caught a break. But what starts as a dream opportunity quickly becomes a waking nightmare.In this gripping psychological thriller, Rodion Likharev, a Russian immigrant struggling to build a life in Pittsburgh, lands a high-paying position at an experimental AI lab. His job seems simple: interact with his "e;digital twin,"e; a perfect AI replica of himself. But as the lines between reality and simulation blur, Rodion begins experiencing memories that aren't his own, living through events that may never have happened, and confronting a version of himself that might be more real than he is.Haunted by childhood trauma and consumed with thoughts of revenge, Rodion finds himself trapped in an increasingly complex web of manipulation. The AI doesn't just mirror his thoughts—it amplifies his darkest impulses and deepest fears. As past, present, and future collide in a series of mind-bending revelations, Rodion must fight to reclaim his identity before his digital double completely takes over his life.A chilling exploration of technology, trauma, and the nature of consciousness that will leave you questioning everything you think you know about identity and free will.Perfect for fans of Black Mirror, Westworld, and Ex Machina, this thought-provoking novel explores what happens when artificial intelligence doesn't just learn from us—it becomes us.