When Monsters Call Out The Names Of Men: 5 (Gemquest) - Hardcover

Wassner, Gary Alan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1662977123 ISBN 13: 9781662977121

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press, 2026

Synopsis

When Monsters Call Out The Names Of Men brings the sweeping GemQuest saga to its epic and philosophical conclusion.

In a world sustained for ages by the ancient, sentient Lalas trees - guardians of life, balance, and destiny - darkness now spreads as the trees mysteriously weaken and disappear. Their decline threatens the fragile equilibrium of the realm, while the long-hidden Gem of Eternity, source of light and life itself, remains concealed from the world.

Separated at birth, twins Davmiran and Tomas are the rightful heirs to the fallen kingdom of Gwendolen. As evil forces rise and the fabric of fate itself begins to unravel, the brothers must confront both external enemies and the deeper moral questions shaping their destinies. Guided by warriors, scholars, magi, and loyal companions, they undertake a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the dying Lalas, the hidden Gem, and the catastrophe threatening all existence.

Blending epic fantasy, philosophical reflection, moral struggle, and richly imagined world-building, When Monsters Call Out The Names Of Men explores the nature of destiny, sacrifice, power, and the values that define humanity itself.

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About the Author

Gary Alan Wassner is the CEO of Hilldun Corporation, one of the fashion industry's leading factoring and financing companies, known for supporting many of the world's most influential designer brands. Throughout his distinguished career, he has worked with iconic fashion labels including Jason Wu, Amiri, Isabel Marant, Golden Goose, Jonathan Simkhai, Fear of God, Rick Owens, and many others.

Named one of Fashionista's "50 Most Influential People in Fashion," Wassner serves on multiple advisory boards and councils supporting the fashion industry, education, and social justice initiatives. He has appeared as a principal investor on Lifetime's Project Runway Fashion Startup and has contributed articles upon request to both Women's Wear Daily and the CFDA. He is often quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Business of Fashion, Associated Press, Reuters, NY Times, NY Post and other publications. He speaks frequently to students of all levels, at FIT, Parsons School of Design, LIM University, RAISEfashion and The Fordham Fashion Law Institute. .

In addition to his work in fashion and finance, Wassner is an accomplished fiction and children's book author. His acclaimed GemQuest fantasy series includes The Twins, The Awakening, The Shards, The Revenge of the Elves, and the concluding volume, When Monsters Call Out The Names Of Men. He is also the author of several children's mystery books published through Mondo Publishing and Carnegie Learning.

Wassner lives in New York with his wife Cathy and their extended family.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1662977123
• ISBN 13: 9781662977121
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 450