To the North (The Awakener)

To the North (The Awakener)

Emily Lee wants nothing more than to live her life in peace, safe in the comfort of home with her father. But when he falls prey to dark magic, trapping him and countless others in a foreign land, she is forced to take action. Compelled only by the desire to save him, Emily travels to the northern nation of Odelia in search of a means to free her father from his terrible curse. Lehksi Olent works as a private investigator, helping those uncover the truth that is often shrouded by a world of magic and mystery. Together with her brother, Marty, she now travels the Odelian countryside in pursuit of the growing unrest taking place within the heart of a country torn asunder by unseen forces. When their paths converge, Emily and Lehksi’s lives will be forever changed. Two paths, one future. Be it for the good of all, or for a singular desire, the fate of Odelia lies within their choices. And should they prove lacking, the world of Oul might never be the same. To the North is the first novel in The Awakener Duology, an urban fantasy that explores what it means to discover the dark truths of an unforgiving land. It takes place in an alternate reality set in a pre-digital world, one that is governed by magic and corporate influence. Two young women must navigate numerous challenges in order to protect what is important to them, but in doing so they will make discoveries that may drive a wedge between them. "Embark on a perilous journey and lose yourself for hours on end in fast-moving storytelling and a sharply imagined world." ―Blue Reviews ★★★★★ "This book is simply amazing. Creative, imaginative and unique." ―Literary Titan "Great world-building, fantastical characters and jammed packed with magic, this is a page-turning fantasy must read!" ―Chick Lit Café "With interesting characters, forbidden magic, and an ever evolving plot, To the North will definitely take you down a path you will not expect." ― Under The Radar SFF Books Evan L. Grove lives in southern California with his wife and two cats where he works begrudgingly as a software engineer. As a long time fan of the fantastical, he spends more time than he'd rather admit engaged with worlds beyond his own. To the North is his first novel, and he is certain he'll write many more in the years to come. evanlgrove.comfacebook.com/EvanLGrovetwitter.com/EvanLGrove