Kids of Kazumeth: The Roots of Kaluna

Jack Hackley had everything-until the cave opened, his friends vanished, and no one remembered they ever existed.

Searching for answers, Jack follows the mystery into Kazumeth, a breathtaking world of sentient forests, ancient magic, and a ruthless tyrant hunting the legendary Vocation Stones.

There, Jack and his friends learn magic from a feisty, furry forest dweller known as a Pilfert-all while training for a war they didn't sign up for.

But their training is cut short when an attack scatters the group and leaves Emerson in enemy hands.

With Adina at his side and a rescue plan built on hope, desperation, and nothing else, Jack sets out across Kazumeth to bring his friend home.

Yet with every step closer to Emerson, the terrifying vision that's haunted Jack since the cave first appeared becomes harder to ignore.

If the vision is true, the friend he's risking everything to save may become the enemy he has to stop.

A supernatural mystery unfolds into an unforgettable fantasy adventure filled with breathtaking world-building, unforgettable friendships, and the extraordinary lengths we'll go to for the people we refuse to forget.

"A gripping, layered tale of magic, memory, and identity . . . both compelling and thought-provoking." - Kirkus Reviews

"A well-woven narrative that keeps readers turning pages." - Erin Young, Editor of New York Times Bestselling Titles

"Tension builds in precise increments . . . until suddenly nothing is certain." - Kirkus Reviews

Perfect for readers who love the epic adventure of Eragon, the atmospheric mystery of The Raven Boys, and the hidden magical worlds of Keeper of the Lost Cities, The Roots of Kaluna is a sweeping portal fantasy where forgotten memories, ancient magic, and impossible choices shape the fate of two worlds.