Rising Tide

In the book "The Thousand Steps," Ebba den Eeden, a sixteen-year-old girl, is dealing with typical teenage things while also preventing the genocide of 2,000 teenagers trapped inside South Africas famous Table Mountain and saving the world from another apocalypse. She must listen to her instincts and make impossible decisions to find the missing amulets and take down General de Groot.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 248 pages
\n Publication date: 29 July 2021
\n Publisher: Catalyst Books
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Sixteen-year-old Ebba den Eeden is navigating a tumultuous life filled with typical teenage challenges, such as first relationships, encounters with mean girls, and dealing with overbearing aunts. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself entangled in the political schemes of a murderous dictator, running a farm to feed an entire city, preventing the genocide of 2,000 teenagers trapped inside South Africa's famous Table Mountain, and saving the world from another apocalypse.

Just another day in the life of Ebba den Eeden!

In the captivating world of The Thousand Steps, we were introduced to Ebba, a red-headed mixed-race teen with a mysterious birthmark who spent sixteen years underground when nuclear war caused massive sea level rise and flooded her home city of Cape Town. Now, a second apocalypse is on the horizon, and according to an old family prophecy, Ebba holds the power to stop it. With her best friend Hal imprisoned, the Colony struggling to survive, her younger brother Micah leading the Resistance with a new sidekick, and the Second "Calamity" just days away, Ebba must rely on her instincts and make difficult decisions that could have far-reaching consequences.

As she faces betrayal and uncertainty, Ebba must confront the impossible choices that come with her destiny. She must navigate the treacherous waters of politics, confront her own fears and insecurities, and rely on the support of her ghostly ancestors to reunite four ancient amulets that hold the key to saving the world.

In the second installment of Helen Brains Fiery Spiral trilogy, Ebba will embark on a perilous journey that tests her limits and forces her to make sacrifices that she never thought possible. The novel takes place in a dystopian fantasy setting on the shores of South Africa, drawing inspiration from various cultures and mythologies. It is a story that will captivate readers with its high stakes, well-developed characters, and social justice themes.

Praise for The Fiery Spiral Book One has been pouring in, with critics praising the novel's high stakes and well-developed characters. School Library Journal described it as a strong, character-driven work recommended for readers seeking dystopian fantasy with a social justice bent.

With its captivating storyline, intricate world-building, and memorable characters, The Thousand Steps and its sequel, The Fiery Spiral, are must-reads for fans of dystopian fantasy and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted and compelling story. Prepare to be transported to a world where nothing is as it seems, and where the fate of the world rests in the hands of a young girl with a mysterious past and a destiny that awaits her.

\n Weight: 380g\n
Dimension: 134 x 210 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781946395498\n \n