Maya and the Rising Dark

In the book "Maya and the Shadow Man," a twelve-year-old girl named Maya discovers that her father is the guardian of the veil between our world and the Dark world. When he goes missing, Maya must uncover the truth and stop the Lord of Shadows from destroying the human world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

In this captivating and thrilling contemporary fantasy, twelve-year-old Maya embarks on a perilous quest to find her missing father, placing her at the epicenter of a fierce battle between our world, the enchanting Orishas, and the enigmatic and malevolent Dark world. This captivating tale is sure to captivate fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and The Serpents Secret, as it weaves a tapestry of mystery, adventure, and supernatural elements.

Twelve-year-old Maya stands alone in her South Side Chicago neighborhood, witnessing bizarre occurrences that defy explanation. Werewhyenas prowl the streets at night, and a menacing shadow man haunts her dreams. Her friends seek logical explanations, such as a ghost uprising or an ill-fated lunchroom experiment. However, Maya's mind wanders to the realm of her father's stories and her beloved comics, where fantastical creatures and worlds collide.

When her father mysteriously disappears, Maya is thrust into a world that is both unfamiliar and strangely familiar. She discovers the truth: her father is the guardian of the veil that separates our world from the Dark, where an army led by the Lord of Shadows, the embodiment of her nightmares, awaits. Maya herself is a godling, a hybrid of orisha and human, and her neighborhood is a sanctuary. However, as the veil begins to falter, the Lord of Shadows grows determined to destroy the human world and its inhabitants.

Determined to save her world, Maya embarks on a perilous journey to confront the Lord of Shadows. Along the way, she encounters the Orishas, who offer guidance and support. Maya must harness her unique abilities and forge new alliances to confront the darkness that threatens to consume everything she holds dear. With time running out, Maya must race against the clock to attend Comic-Con before summer ends, a lifelong dream that now hangs in the balance.

In this captivating and heart-pounding adventure, twelve-year-old Maya discovers the true extent of her powers and the depth of her courage. She must navigate treacherous realms, face formidable foes, and confront her own fears to save her world and fulfill her destiny. The fate of our world rests on her shoulders, and Maya is ready to rise to the challenge.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 129 x 193 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780358447696