Catalyst Moon: Incursion: Volume 1 - Softcover

Garcia, Lauren L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1535276304 ISBN 13: 9781535276306

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Winner of Inkitt's Dreamlands contest, this is the first book in an exciting new fantasy series.

Kali and Stonewall have to find a way to work together in order to survive, but she’s a mage and he’s taken an oath to protect the world from magic.

Magic is new to the country of Aredia. Mages are enslaved for their abilities, locked behind high walls and guarded by sentinels - elite warriors with an unnatural immunity to magic.

Kali, a crippled mage who longs to escape her painful past, travels to meet a powerful healer in Whitewater City. But on the way her sentinel escort is decimated by monstrous raiders, leaving her with a single guardian, Stonewall: a sentinel with nothing but his chosen name and his faith in the gods. Together, Kali and Stonewall must learn to work together to survive a harrowing journey while demonic creatures from the north invade their lands.

Meanwhile, the mages and sentinels of Whitewater City are drawing battle lines and preparing for war – against one another.

What will await them should they ever reach their destination?

Reviews"I love the world-building--"burnies," the sentinels, the fifth tiers, how the mages work with magic, etc. It was fun to get inside Kali and Stonewall's heads, along with Milo and even Commander Talon, scary as she seems. I can't wait to read future installments!" - Kassie Grace

“Loved the world, pace and characters, loves it all! From the mystery and plight of Kali to the awesome ethical dilemma of Stonewall, I can't wait to see where their paths take them. There is magic but it’s with a light touch, which is the way I like it! Character driven page turner, I need more!“ - WD40

“Fantasy is not usually my go-to genre, but I couldn't put this book down since I came across it. Overall, the plot was described beautifully and characters were developed in a way that made readers attached to them, fearing for their safety at every twist and turn. Would definitely recommend to all my fantasy loving friends.” - Vanessa C.

“Definitely a page-turner. A read for one of those rainy days, to just burry yourself under your blanket and follow the fantastic adventures of Kali and Stonewall.” - Danielle

About the AuthorLauren has been a storyteller all her life. She started writing down her stories at the age of twelve; two decades and over two million words later, she shows no sign of stopping. While living in various fantasy worlds of her own making, Lauren earned a BA in English Literature and married her high school sweetheart. She currently resides in North Florida with her husband, where she enjoys hiking, weightlifting, kayaking, and dancing at music fest

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"I love the world-building--"burnies," the sentinels, the fifth tiers, how the mages work with magic, etc. It was fun to get inside Kali and Stonewall's heads, along with Milo and even Commander Talon, scary as she seems. I can't wait to read future installments!" - Kassie Grace 

"Better clear your schedule for a few hours if you are going to sit down and read Catalyst Moon. Once you start this one, it is an absolute page turner. You won't be able to put it down until you are done. From the very start, you are gripped into the heart of a story which is rich in characters, history and magic. The action scenes are riveting and the scenery is described in breathtaking detail. Kali and Stonewall have a chemistry between them which is irresistible. There is definitely magic in the air and it is to be found in Catalyst Moon." - Diana Wolf Torres 

"I loved the book and the ideas behind it kept me reading (alone with the well written plot). I was always amazing at some of the awesome things she had come up with for the plot line. Can't wait for the next one in the series." - Ethan K  

"As soon as you begin reading the book, you are immediately thrown into the action and plot line, and are introduced to the main characters that you will be seeing throughout the book. There was never a dull moment while I was reading this book - there was always some sort of action, situation, or confrontation - making this the perfect read for those who love to be on the edge of their seats reading a book that is constantly moving at a fast pace. You will fall in love with the characters and root for their success throughout the entire book, hoping for the best, as any reader would." - Maddy Martinelli  

 

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1535276304
• ISBN 13: 9781535276306
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 318