Phoenix Rising (Elementalists)

A MYSTERIOUS ATTACK. AN UNEXPECTED HERO. A DIABOLICAL SCHEME. 

Amber didn't plan on leaving home to find the dangerous attacker, but pixies can be pretty convincing.

When a strange creature attacks Amber's sleepy village and burns one of the fields, the townsfolk prepare for the next assault. But the mischievous pixies in the nearby forest pull Amber from the town meeting and give her a different goal.

Armed only with her archery skills and a pixie nudging, 12-year-old Amber bravely sets out to discover why this is happening and how to stop it. 

But her journey becomes far more important than imagined. The attack seems to be a small part of a greater diabolical plan. One that could cost innocent lives and push Amber to the frontlines of the battle. 

She'll need help from new friends Basil and Theo, insights from a hard-to-find wizard, and knowledge of ancient powers capable of matching the encroaching evil. Otherwise, the peaceful world she knows may disappear forever. 

An epic coming-of-age fantasy adventure for young and older readers alike!

Fans who love Young Adult epic fantasies like Wings of Fire and Percy Jackson will love this novel, Book 1 in The Elementalists series. 

Ephie (dad) has been writing his whole life. Inspired by his sixth-grade teacher to write a story every week, he enrolled in the writing program at his undergrad Middlebury College and has been writing ever since. He loves the outdoors, music, community, his family, and telling stories. He currently lives in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, where he works in software development and is active in various community groups.

Blue, an avid book lover, developed the book idea at age nine inspired by a 3rd grade writing assignment.