Exhausted with life, Dakota tries to end his -- only to be saved at the last moment by his friend Terrell, who then drags him into a world of magic and intrigue that's always been right there, hidden beneath the surface.<br><br>Powerful magic users are steadily pulling the planet into a violent war, and evil forces will stop at nothing to take the talismans possessed by Dakota and his newfound family. Dakota soon finds himself deeply in over his head ... with love, with family, with fighting for all their lives.

The Pyre Starter

He didn’t like leaving Kenna with his sister, even though he knew it would be fine. If he could trust anyone, he could trust Hope, and she and Kenna were folding laundry when he left.


Part of him still worried there could be another bad guy lurking out there, waiting to get at her. The mysterious boss, maybe. And she couldn’t wear any defensive talismans. With the warm weather and her adoration of summer dresses, there could be no hiding a necklace that glowed perpetually, and wearing them openly would make Kenna an easier target. He had no interest in explaining the magic rocks to his sister, either.


Dakota’s caution didn’t extend to himself, however. He always wore his all-defense necklace. Always. In fact, he didn’t even like taking it off for a few minutes. And there could be little wonder why. He started to feel lightheaded, shaky, and even a little nauseous when it was removed.


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