The Endless Skies

In the city of Heliana, Rowan, a seventeen-year-old trainee warrior, is prepared to demonstrate her devotion to her people by becoming a Leonodai warrior. However, a deadly disease strikes the city's children, and Rowan is left behind to discover a legendary panacea that could jeopardize the mission and the future of Heliana.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 23 August 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Nestled high above the shimmering sea, the pristine city of Heliana stands as a sanctuary, home to a unique community of winged-lion shapeshifters known as the Leonodai. Protected by an elite group of warriors, Heliana has enjoyed centuries of peace and tranquility. However, as the story unfolds, a dark cloud looms over the city, threatening to disrupt its harmonious existence.

Seventeen-year-old Rowan, a fierce and determined young woman, has spent her entire life training to become one of the Leonodai warriors. Her unwavering loyalty to the city and her people is unwavering, and she is ready to prove herself in the face of adversity. But fate has other plans in store for Rowan.

Just as she is about to take her oath and join the ranks of the Leonodai warriors, a deadly disease strikes the city's children. Panic spreads throughout Heliana, and the warriors, including two of Rowan's closest friends, are dispatched on a perilous mission to find a fabled panacea that can save their loved ones.

Left behind in the city, Rowan is forced to confront a devastating truth that could compromise the mission and the fate of Heliana itself. She learns that the disease is the result of a dark magic wielded by an evil sorcerer who has long sought to destroy the Leonodai and rule over the sea.

With time running out and peace hanging in the balance, Rowan must make a difficult decision. Should she stay with the city and become a warrior, as she always dreamed, or risk her future in an attempt to save everyone she loves? The choice seems impossible, but Rowan knows that she must act fast.

As she delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the disease and the sorcerer's plans, Rowan discovers that she possesses a unique power that could be the key to defeating the enemy. With the help of her fellow Leonodai warriors and a few trusted allies, Rowan embarks on a daring mission to infiltrate the sorcerer's lair and destroy his evil plans.

The journey is treacherous, filled with danger and betrayal. Rowan must face her own fears and doubts as she battles against powerful enemies and confronts the darkness within herself. But she is determined to succeed, and she knows that she has the strength and courage to overcome any obstacle.

In the end, Rowan emerges victorious, and Heliana is saved from the brink of destruction. She has proven her loyalty to the city and her people, and she has become a hero in the eyes of all. But Rowan knows that the battle is not over, and she must remain vigilant to protect Heliana and the sea from any future threats.

As she reflects on her journey, Rowan realizes that her decision to stay with the city and become a warrior was not just about fulfilling her dreams. It was about protecting the people she loves and standing up against the forces of darkness that threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.

Heliana, the pristine city of the Leonodai, has faced its greatest challenge, but it has emerged stronger and more united than ever before. Rowan, the young warrior, has proven her worth and her courage, and she has become a symbol of hope and resilience for all who live in the city.

In the end, peace has prevailed, and Heliana continues to thrive as a sanctuary of beauty and magic. The Leonodai warriors, led by Rowan, stand guard over the city, ensuring that it remains safe and protected from any future threats. And as the sun sets over the shimmering sea, Rowan knows that she has made a difference, and she is grateful for the opportunity to serve her city and her people.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 208 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250219435