Jack and Stefan Marleau never meant to leave their world behind.
When a mysterious portal opens deep in the Louisiana woods, the twin brothers-and their fiercely loyal friend Kate-are pulled into Salacia, a realm bound by ancient magic, forgotten prophecies, and creatures drawn from myth and legend. What begins as a reckless adventure quickly becomes something far more dangerous when they learn their arrival was foretold long ago.
In Salacia, time bends, kingdoms rise and fall, and a powerful king believes the three teenagers are the long-awaited saviors destined to rescue his kidnapped daughter and prevent the collapse of the realm itself. Armed with nothing but stubborn courage and each other, Jack, Stefan, and Kate are forced into a world of centaurs, monstrous beasts, rival empires, and royal secrets that threaten both Salacia-and their home on Earth.
As they train for a destiny they never asked for, the trio must confront fear, loyalty, and the cost of heroism, learning that prophecy does not guarantee survival-and that courage often comes before belief.
Blending epic fantasy, mythological world-building, and emotionally grounded coming-of-age storytelling, this is the beginning of a high-stakes adventure about family, friendship, and what it means to step forward when the fate of multiple worlds hangs in the balance.
Adventure violence; peril; fantasy creatures
No explicit content
Appropriate for YA readers
