They couldn’t save their world, but maybe they can protect ours.
A small band of witches and wizards is all that remains of Hollowshine. With their world destroyed, they come to our realm seeking asylum. But the enemy is one step ahead. Embedded deep within the city of Castle, Washington, the dark wizard faction has been plotting and waiting. Hollowshine’s remaining leadership must act quickly to anticipate their next move. The dark forces that destroyed their dimension must not be released on our world.
Book 1: Finding Refuge (AUGUST 2021)
Life in Castle, Washington will never be the same.
Hanna has something to prove. Living under her father and peer’s overprotection has pushed her to the edge. She longs for her strength to be recognized. Focusing on schooling and passing unwanted responsibility back to its source, she cannot wait to break free. In Hanna’s desire to be heard, she finds it in the most unlikely source, a mysterious young man named Caspian.
Caspian has nothing left. His world and home are gone. All he wants is a clean slate to start over. Hollowshine’s leader has other plans in mind. Dragged into the politics of war and espionage, Caspian struggles against his duty to protect the last of his people and his overwhelming urge to be with Hanna, a girl he feels drawn to.
Together they realize there are some things you cannot run away from, no matter how hard you may try.
“Enjoyable!” 5/5
Amazon Reviewer
“Fun YA contemporary, urban, fantasy romance.” 5/5
Goodreads Reviewer
5/5
Goodreads Reviewer
Book 2: Secrets & Lies (JUNE 2022)
One year has passed since The Isle came to reside above Castle, Washington. The remnants of Hollowshine have been searching and preparing for the dark wizard faction to strike. Little do they realize the enemy has always been one step ahead…
Hanna has found her footing in life. After graduating college she’s found a job she loves and her relationship with Caspian is at an all-time high. Everything has finally fallen into place; except she can’t shake the feeling something isn’t right. Deep in her soul she can feel a change coming. Hanna questions Caspian as cracks in his backstory begin to show. Has the trust she’s put in him been misplaced? What is he hiding? Worst of all, what has her family been hiding?
Caspian finally has it all. He continues to search for the dark wizards while sparing enough time to be with Hanna. Having the best of both worlds is easier than he expected… until tragedy strikes. Thrown back into the life he almost escaped, Caspian is forced to decide between his duty and his new life on the surface. The Isle is not the sanctuary it appears to be, and as Caspian uncovers hidden truths, it may already be too late.
“Slow build with a high payoff.”
“I enjoyed the expansion of the magic.”
“Love the determination to find the truth.”
Book 3 (COMING 2023)
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