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When an older boy is lost in the forest, Oli is the one who gets the blame. Though he is truthful about what he saw, it’s hard to make others believe him when they are lying to themselves. His parents want to hide their own secrets, and his tribe wants to protect itself by rewriting the past.

Oli strikes out alone to find Ingo and put an end to the rumours whispered behind his back. He embarks on an adventure that forces him to question everything he knew. As he unearths the secrets of his family and his own life, he finds they are connected to the history of the forest and the future of his tribe.

Meanwhile, beyond the borders of the isolated forest, the cunning leader of a godless republic has designs of conquest. Advocate Demetos has waited his whole life for an opportunity to defeat the Western King. The final ingredient he requires lies in a mysterious forest of magical creatures and primitive tribes. But as he arrives to claim his prize, something else is stirring at the heart of the ancient woodland.

What to expect:

A large fantasy world with multiple POV characters, but rooted initially in one familiar setting which gradually broadens out.

Character development which sees young characters grow in confidence and strength.

Relationships and friendships which evolve as the story moves forward.

Updates at twice a week

Thanks to Eric Gordon March for the cover art.