Nicholas and the Keeper of Names

In dark times, a light always arises.

Nicholas is young. He is fearless. He is destined to become the next Keeper of Names.

An honored position that has been filled by generations of his ancestors, the Keeper of Names is responsible for upholding peace between humans and elves. Part human, part elf himself and groomed from birth to fulfill his role, Nicholas is confident he will continue the family tradition of maintaining peace and prosperity within his city.

Until, in one fell swoop, his world changes. The covenant between man and elf is destroyed when a deadly plague sweeps through the town. Chaos turns friend against friend, and in one night Nicholas loses nearly everyone he loves and flees for his life.

Now homeless and destitute, Nicholas can hide... or he can fight.

As the next Keeper of Names, the protector of those in contract with the elves, Nicholas has a duty to uphold. He will have to use all his skills and powers to mend the shattered ties between man and elf and break the curse that has fallen over his once peaceful city.

Based on myth and legends, and a sprinkling of fact, Nicholas and the Keeper of Names is an unforgettable adventure you won't want to miss!

Christopher F. Dalton, a writer by trade, has written for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and small businesses for over twenty years. He recently co-wrote the book Redeem California: With God All Things Are Possible, released through Post Hill Press. His feature film, All The Dragons, was released in 2023 through Indie Rights Media. His modern-day fairytale, The Lantern Heart, is an illustrated tale set in the forests of Alaska, was published by his company's imprint. His juvenile fiction novel, Nicholas and the Keeper of Names, is a fantasy-adventure with myths and legends thrown in. He has written twelve feature films, a collection of short stories, as well as ghostwritten fourteen books. He and his wife, Carissa, launched Huck&Dorothy, an entertainment company, out of a love for stories and a mission to spread joy and hope through moving stories. They live in Scottsdale, Arizona with two of their three sons.