Fairy Tale

About the book

Charlie Reade is a high school athlete who life takes a sharp turn after he saves his elderly neighbor, Howard Bowditch, from a medical emergency. While caring for the reclusive man and his aging dog, Radar, Charlie discovers a locked shed containing a portal to the world of Empis. This decaying realm suffers under a curse that physically disfigures its inhabitants and stifles its light. Charlie enters this parallel land to seek a legendary sun dial capable of restoring Radar’s youth, but he soon becomes a central figure in a violent rebellion against the tyrannical giant, Flight Killer.

Fantasy enthusiasts and horror fans read this book for its gritty reimagining of childhood folklore and its focus on the bond between humans and animals. It appeals to those looking for a story where magic carries heavy physical consequences and villains are grotesque rather than whimsical. Readers finish the book with a perspective on how grief and past mistakes shape a person's capacity for bravery. The narrative provides a detailed look at the mechanics of a secondary world while maintaining a grounding in a teenager's reality.

Details

Published

2022

Language

EN