See how it all starts for Callie and Michael in Portrait of a Starter , an exclusive digital short story by debut author Lissa Price. PORTRAIT OF A STARTER is a perfect entryway into the world of STARTERS, and a must-read for fans who've already read the novel. STARTERS received rave reviews, including this from the Los Angeles Times : “The only thing better than a terrific concept is one that is as well executed as Starters . Readers who have been waiting for a worthy successor to Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games will find it here. Dystopian sci-fi at its best, Starters is a terrific series kickoff with a didn't-see-that-coming conclusion that will leave readers on the edges of their seats . . .”